The Bourbon Lens Podcast features friends Jake Lewellen and Scott Dilley sharing drams, stories, and insights that shape the bourbon and whiskey industry
369: Exploring the Best Whiskey Finishes for Winter Read Post »
Winter is the perfect time to explore the bold, layered world of finished whiskies. In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott dive into the finishes that shine in colder months—from rich maple casks and decadent sherry barrels to spice-forward rye and stout finishes. Learn how finishing methods transform aroma, texture, and flavor, turning […]
Louisville,KY — Georgia is emerging as one of the most exciting frontiers in American whiskey, and ASW Distillery (Atlanta’s Spirit Works) is at the center of that momentum. In a new feature from Bourbon Lens News, distiller Whit Hagemann shares how ASW is challenging long-held assumptions about where great bourbon and American whiskey can come
367: Exploring the Future of Bourbon – Trends and Predictions for 2026 Read Post »
In the latest episode of The Bourbon Lens, hosts Jake and Scott delve into the evolving landscape of the bourbon industry as we look ahead to 2026. With production pauses impacting future supply, the rise of craft distilleries, and shifting market dynamics, there’s much to discuss about the future of bourbon. The Impact of Production
366: From r/bourbon to Middleburg Barrel Company with Jay West (T8ke) Read Post »
In this episode of The Bourbon Lens Podcast, Jake and Scott welcome Jay West, widely known in the bourbon community as T8ke, and now the Principal Whiskeymaker at Middleburg Barrel Company. Jay joins the show to discuss his unique path through the whiskey world—from the early days of Reddit’s r/bourbon community, to his work with Whiskey Raiders, and into his current role
365: Exploring Old Potrero Rye and Junipero Gin with Kevin Aslan of Hotaling & Co. Read Post »
In this episode of The Bourbon Lens Podcast, Jake and Scott welcome Kevin Aslan of Hotaling & Co., Head Distiller/Blender for Old Potrero, and a longtime friend of the show. The conversation spans two shared passions—gin and rye whiskey—and highlights what makes Old Potrero one of the most distinctive producers in American whiskey. Jake and
364: Inside James B. Beam Distilling Co. and Hardin’s Creek with Alex Bowie Read Post »
In this episode of The Bourbon Lens Podcast, Jake and Scott travel to Clermont, Kentucky to sit down with Alex Bowie, Director of Homeplace Experiences at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. The conversation was recorded on location in Beam’s brand-new podcast studio, with Bourbon Lens receiving early access to the space for an exclusive
