Jim Rutledge

Former HR VP of Bardstown Bourbon Co.

Louisville, USA

About Jim

Jim Rutledge is an American businessman and former HR VP of Bardstown Bourbon Co. He has been involved in the bourbon industry for over 20 years and has held various leadership positions. Rutledge has also been recognized for his expertise in human resources and has been featured in numerous publications, including Forbes and HR Magazine.

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Bourbon Pursuit

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Bourbon Lens

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Recent Appearances

TWiB: Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard confirm merger, 2 lawsuits dismissed for competing brands, Larrikin releases 3rd “Pour for the Roses"

Bourbon Pursuit•Apr 3, 2026•27:53•guest

TWiB: Uncle Nearest back at it again, Heaven Hill Distillery announces new release, Evan Williams to release 5 new bottles

Bourbon Pursuit•Mar 27, 2026•49:36•guest

Jim Rutledge

About Jim

Associated Podcasts

Bourbon Pursuit

Bourbon Lens

Connect

Recent Appearances

TWiB: Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard confirm merger, 2 lawsuits dismissed for competing brands, Larrikin releases 3rd “Pour for the Roses"

TWiB: Uncle Nearest back at it again, Heaven Hill Distillery announces new release, Evan Williams to release 5 new bottles

Key Topics

375: Best Wheated Bourbons Blind Tasted

Whiskey Quickie: Parker’s Heritage Collection 19: Best Release in Years?

TWiB: WhistlePig Distillery opens The WhistlePig Vault, Garrison Brothers releases new bourbon, Old Forester releasing Prohibition Still Proof

TWiB: Uncle Nearest Distillery files emergency motion, Catoctin Creek is trying to raise US$5 million, Goose Island Brewery & Heaven Hill partnership

Whiskey Quickie: Maker’s Mark 2025 Cellar Aged

540 - Your Questions about the Three Tier System Answered on Bourbon Community Roundtable 112

538 - Is Kentucky's Bourbon Crown Under Threat? The Rise of Regional Whiskey

Whiskey Quickie: Bardstown Bourbon Co. Hokkaido Mizunara Oak Barrel Finish Whiskey Review

Whiskey Quickie: Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Review

TWiB: TTB Shutdown Plan Details, Kentucky hits 16.1 million Bourbon barrels, Pursuit Spirits releases United Kodama Mizunara

Whiskey Quickie: Heaven Hill Grain to Glass 2025 Edition Rye Whiskey Review

Whiskey Quickie: Star Hill Farm Whisky Review

TWiB: Turkey removes 70% retaliatory tariff on spirits, Black Button Distillery saved from Bankruptcy, Angel's Envy is releasing Angel’s Envy 10

Whiskey Quickie: Conviction Double Oak 1929 Bourbon Review

Whiskey Quickie: Redemption 18 Year Bourbon Review

TWiB: Uncle Nearest is sued for $100M, IW Harper releases a 34 year old bourbon, Parker’s Heritage #19 details are announced.

Whiskey Quickie: Michter's 10 Year Bourbon Review

Whiskey Quickie: Maker's Mark The Keeper's Release Bourbon Review