446. The Heart of Bourbon with Filmmaker Bo Cumberland

In this episode of The Bourbon Road, hosts Jim
Shannon and Todd Ritter sit down in
Frankfort, Kentucky, with filmmaker and bourbon enthusiast
Bo Cumberland. Known to fans of the show and
followers of the Bourbon Road Facebook community, Bo is the
creative mind behind the documentary Frankfort, Kentucky: The
Heart of Bourbon, a project highlighting the deep roots and
vibrant community surrounding bourbon in Kentucky’s capital.


Bo shares his personal journey - from his move from Knoxville,
Tennessee to Sparta, Kentucky - driven by a passion for bourbon
and a desire to immerse himself in the culture and camaraderie
that bourbon fosters. The conversation touches on his creative
inspirations, the challenges and joys of independent filmmaking,
and how the Frankfort Bourbon Society shaped his vision for the
documentary.


Listeners will enjoy Bo's down-to-earth perspective on bourbon as
more than just a drink - it’s a social connector, a cultural
icon, and a personal passion. Whether you're curious about life
behind the camera, the storytelling of Kentucky bourbon, or what
makes a good pour among friends, this episode is one to savor.


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