The Bourbon Road Podcast
1) 481. Back in the Saddle: Jim Returns for a 4-Bottle Review
Welcome back to the Bourbon Road! The long wait is officially over—Jim Shannon has returned from his Dry January hiatus, and he's ready to make up for lost time. Rejoining Todd Ritter in the Bourbon R...Show More
2) 480. Bonjour Bourbon: A Deep Dive into French Oak Finishing
Bonjour and welcome to another episode of The Bourbon Road! With Jim still observing Dry January, Todd Ritter is flying solo in the host chair—but he's certainly not drinking alone. To help him naviga...Show More
3) 479. The Narrator, The Historian and The Guide
Welcome back to the Bourbon Road! In this episode, your host Todd Ritter is flying solo while Jim takes a brief hiatus for Dry January. But don't worry—Todd isn't drinking alone. He has recruited two ...Show More
4) 478. Travel Guide to Experiencing American Whiskey
Jim and Todd welcome back a familiar face to the Bourbon Road: Drew Hannush, the host of the Whiskey Lore podcast and author of the massive new travel compendium, Experiencing American Whiskey . With ...Show More
5) 477. Whiskey of the Year 2025: The Top 5 Countdown
It's the most anticipated episode of the year! Jim and Todd return to the Bourbon Road bar to ring in the New Year and unveil their 2025 Whiskey of the Year. After a marathon year of reviewing nearly ...Show More
6) 476. New Year's Eve Sample Blowout: Calvados Casks to Mesquite Smoke
Happy New Year from The Bourbon Road! Jim and Todd ring in the New Year at the Bourbon Road bar with one final sample show to close out 2025. With the "Whiskey of the Year" episode just around the cor...Show More
7) 475. The Wrath of Todd: Tasting the Harden's Creek Trio
Jim and Todd return to the Bourbon Road bar for a sequel to their recent Jim Beam tasting, dubbing this episode "The Wrath of Tide." With the holiday season in full swing, the hosts settle in for a sa...Show More
8) 474. Grain-to-Glass in North Carolina: Southern Distilling's Story
Jim and Todd welcome Pete Barger, co-founder of Southern Distilling Company, to the show for a deep dive into the history and revival of Statesville, North Carolina—once known as the "Liquor Capital o...Show More
9) 473. Revenge of the Maltmigos
The "Maltmigos" ride again! Jim and Todd welcome back recurring guests and fellow whiskey lovers, Amsey and Rob, for a long-awaited reunion show. Dubbed "The Revenge of the Maltmigos," this episode st...Show More
10) 472. Beam Me Up, Toddy: A Trek Through Jim Beam's 2025 Rarities
"Beam me up, Toddy!" Jim and Todd embark on a voyage to the final frontier of flavor with an epic tasting of four highly anticipated limited releases from the James B. Beam Distilling Co. In a show pa...Show More