249: Exploring the Unique Whiskey Portfolio of Samson & Surrey

Elayne Duff, Samson & Surrey’s Director of Brand Advocacy, joins Bourbon Lens to talk about their whiskey portfolio. Joining the company in May 2023, Duff brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the position and oversees advocacy team for Samson & Surrey’s diverse family of award-winning, premium craft spirits. The lineup spans from bartender darling Tequila Ocho and artisan mezcal brand Mezcal Vago, to Bluecoat American dry gin; FEW Spirits; Brenne French Single Malt Whisky; and Brooklyn whiskey maker and Samson & Surrey flagship, Widow Jane.

About Samson & Surrey:

Samson & Surrey is a portfolio of craft spirit brands based in Miami, Florida. Their portfolio includes FEW Spirits, Widow Jane, Bluecoat Gin, Tequila Ocho, Brenne French Single Malt Whisky, and Mezcal Vago. The company offers support, investment, sales resources, brand advocates and insights to the brands, creating a long-lasting relationship between consumers, the trade and the brands. Its portfolio of brands was acquired by Heaven Hill in early 2022.

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326: Crafting a Unique Whiskey Blend at J. Mattingly 1845 – Bourbon Lens

In this week’s episode of the Bourbon Lens Podcast, Jake and Scott take you inside their exclusive VIP private blending experience at J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. From hands-on barrel sampling to creating custom bourbon blends, this immersive experience is a must for any whiskey enthusiast. A special thanks goes out to Amy Preske for arranging this memorable day, and to Dakota and the entire J. Mattingly team for the warm hospitality and deep knowledge of bourbon blending. The episode also touches on the recent severe weather in Kentucky, including destructive tornadoes, historic flooding, and other storms that have deeply affected communities across the Commonwealth. If you’d like to support Kentucky disaster relief efforts, here are some trusted organizations: Team Kentucky Relief Fund American Red Cross – Kentucky Region Franklin County Emergency Management Kentucky Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (KY VOAD) Listen now as we sip our unique whiskey blends. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there.  We are thankful for your support over the last 6 years. We must give the biggest shoutout to our amazing community of Patreon supporters! As always, we’d appreciate it if you would take a few minutes time to give us feedback on Bourbon Lens podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 Star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a written review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X.  Also, consider supporting Bourbon Lens on Patreon for some of the behind the scenes, to earn Bourbon Lens swag, join the Bourbon Lens Tasting Club, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or guest suggestions, please email us at Info@BourbonLens.com. Check out BourbonLens.com to find our blog posts, whiskey news, podcast archive, and whiskey reviews. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens    

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