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The Bourbon Lens Podcast features friends Jake Lewellen and Scott Dilley sharing drams, stories, and insights that shape the bourbon and whiskey industry

Whitney Rye at the Parlor Room
Bourbon Lens Podcast

401: Your Next Stop On The Bourbon Trail A Sit Down With Whitney Rye Of The Parlor Room

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Bourbon Lens traveled to The Parlor Room in Bardstown, Kentucky, for a wide-ranging conversation with founder Whitney Rye — known to many as Bourbon Duchess — that traced the history of Barton Distillery through a vertical tasting culminating in a first taste of the newly released 1792 Straight Rye. The Parlor Room, which Rye opened

Birthday Bourbon on a table with Assistant Master Distiller Caleb in the background
Five Minute Fridays

Bourbon Lens Reviews Old Forester Birthday Bourbon: “One of the Better Birthday Bourbons” in Years

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Bourbon Lens Reviews Old Forester Birthday Bourbon: “One of the Better Birthday Bourbons” in Years Read Post »

In celebration of Bourbon Heritage Month, Bourbon Lens has released its review of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, one of the whiskey industry’s most talked-about annual releases. This year’s edition comes in at 11 years old and 97 proof, and hit shelves earlier this month. “This is probably one of the most controversial bourbons in all

Walter sharing some big news on Whiskey Thief
Thursday Thoughts

Whiskey Thief Distillery Announces Major Shift: Now Sourcing Whiskey to Keep Pace with Explosive Growth

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Whiskey Thief Distillery is making a significant change to how it brings whiskey to fans, announcing today that the company will begin sourcing whiskey from top barrel warehouses across Kentucky. The news was shared first with Bourbon Lens in a special edition of Thursday Thoughts, recorded live at Kentucky Bourbon Festival. “So much is going on

Stitzel-Weller iconic smoke stack featuring Old Fitzgerald branding
Bourbon and Whiskey News, Bourbon Lens Podcast

400: Diageo Unveils Blade and Bow 12-Year Solera Bourbon at Historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery

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400: Diageo Unveils Blade and Bow 12-Year Solera Bourbon at Historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery Read Post »

We celebrate our 400th episode this week with Nicole Austin, Diageo’s Director of American Whiskey Liquid Development and Capabilities, walks us through the new Blade and Bow 12-Year Solera Bourbon from the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Shively, Kentucky. The 104-proof release carries an MSRP of $64.99, positioning it as a rare combination of extended-age complexity

Jake, Scott, Bryon, and Brian on a podcast cover announcing new riff podcast
Bourbon and Whiskey News, Bourbon Lens Podcast

399: Inside New Riff Distillery’s American Single Malt Whiskey: Blending, Barrel Care & Flavor Innovation

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399: Inside New Riff Distillery’s American Single Malt Whiskey: Blending, Barrel Care & Flavor Innovation Read Post »

NEWPORT, KY — In a landmark conversation on the latest episode of the Bourbon Lens podcast, the team at New Riff Distillery opened up about the deep-dive craftsmanship behind their American Single Malt whiskey program, highlighting their oldest release to date alongside the complex blending strategies shaping the emerging category. The discussion explores New Riff’s

Brian and Landry talking on Thursday Thoughts
Bourbon and Whiskey News, Thursday Thoughts

Bourbon Lens’ “Thursday Thoughts” Welcomes Chef Brian Landry to Talk Food, Music and the Story Behind The Kitchen Table

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New episode explores Landry’s culinary journey, the Beam family ties behind his restaurant concepts, and his upcoming book on the connection between food and music September 2, 2026 — Bourbon Lens’ “Thursday Thoughts” podcast has released a new episode featuring chef and restaurateur Brian Landry, whose multi-concept hospitality ventures and community-driven approach have made him

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