# 489. A Four-State Craft Whiskey Tour with Drew Hannush

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Published: 2026-04-01T15:39:00+00:00
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Welcome back to another episode of The Bourbon Road! This week, hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter are broadcasting from the Corner Rickhouse at the Frankfort Bourbon Society. Joining them for his sixth appearance is a great friend of the show: Drew Hannush, the creator of Whiskey Lore and author of the upcoming travel guide Experiencing American Whiskey . Drew drops by during his trip to Kentucky for the James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference, bringing his elite palate to help tackle a fantastic lineup of craft spirits. In this episode, Todd takes the crew on a four-state craft whiskey road trip, exploring hidden gems and highly unique mash bills from across the country. The craft whiskey scene is booming, and this flight proves that there is incredible innovation happening well beyond the borders of Kentucky. The tasting mat features four remarkable expressions: James E. Pepper Bottled in Bond Bourbon (Kentucky): A historic Lexington brand revitalized. This Bottled in Bond bourbon features a high-rye mash bill utilizing malted rye, delivering a classic caramel and vanilla nose backed by an oaky, smoky depth and a light, fruity twist. It is a fantastic representation of traditional Kentucky distilling. 1832 Distilling Missouri Straight Wheat Whiskey (Missouri): A true "soil to sip" operation from Concordia, Missouri, founded by a local farmer and a Marine veteran. This 100% wheat whiskey, aged 4.5 years in a #4 char Missouri white oak barrel, clocks in at 108.2 proof. It stuns the table with its incredibly dark color, rich stewed fruit and plum butter notes, and a complex palate of spicy gumdrops, sassafras, and sorghum. Southern Star Limited Series Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Zinfandel Casks (North Carolina): Clocking in at 108 proof, this limited-editio…

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