Bourbon Lens Podcast

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

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270: Cedar Ridge is a Hidden Gem Distillery in Iowa

270: Cedar Ridge is a Hidden Gem Distillery in Iowa Read Post »

We’re joined by Murphy Quint, Master Distiller for Cedar Ridge Distillery.  Located in Swisher Iowa, Cedar Ridge Distilley is producing a variety of whiskies, including their Iowa Bourbon and American Single Malts, which we taste in this episode.  We discuss QuintEssential American Single Malt, QuintEssential Portside, Barrel Proof Bourbon, and Double Barrel Bourbon.   Stream this […]

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269: A Look Inside the New “Whiskey House” with its Founders

269: A Look Inside the New “Whiskey House” with its Founders Read Post »

We’re on location at Whiskey House with two of its co-founders, David Mandell and John Hargrove. Located in Elizabethtown Kentucky, Whiskey House is heading into the final stages of construction and plans to be the most sophisticated, technically advanced producer of custom bourbon and American whiskey in the United States. We learn about their plans

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268: Exploring the Story of North Carolina’s Oaklore Distilling Co.

268: Exploring the Story of North Carolina’s Oaklore Distilling Co. Read Post »

Friends and co-Founders, Matt Simpkins and Thomas Bogan, join Bourbon Lens in this week’s podcast. We’re talking Oaklore Distilling Co. in Matthews, NC.  Tom and Matt started like most whiskey hobbyists do, with tasting nights in their basements and at their bars, but quickly developed their passion into a brand and now distillery.  Located in

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267: Catching Up with Chattanooga Whiskey on their Growth and Success

267: Catching Up with Chattanooga Whiskey on their Growth and Success Read Post »

For the first time in 4 years, Chattanooga Whiskey founder Tim Piersant rejoins Bourbon Lens to catch up with the guys. Chattanooga Whiskey is a homegrown company that makes a unique style of whiskey in Tennessee; they call it Tennessee High Malt.  They focus on unique and malted grains for their Mashbills and release a

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266: Makers of Missouri Bourbon: Get to Know Holladay Distillery

266: Makers of Missouri Bourbon: Get to Know Holladay Distillery Read Post »

Our guest this week is Kyle Merklein, Master Distiller for Holladay Distillery. Based in Weston Missouri, Holladay Distillery made a splash in the bourbon world when they released a 6 Year Botted in Bond Missouri Bourbon in 2022.  Since that time, they’ve had several additional releases, including the highly acclaimed Soft Red Wheat Bourbon and

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265: Inside the World-Class Whiskey Bar at Watch Hill Proper

265: Inside the World-Class Whiskey Bar at Watch Hill Proper Read Post »

Bourbon Lens visits Louisville’s premier whiskey bar and restaurant, Watch Hill Proper.  Founders Josh Howes and Tommy Craggs sit down with Jake and Scott to discuss their journey to opening Watch Hill Proper.  This is a true destination to see when visiting Louisville and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.  Find out why in today’s episode. Stream

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