The Bourbon Lens Podcast features friends Jake Lewellen and Scott Dilley sharing drams, stories, and insights that shape the bourbon and whiskey industry
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
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
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
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
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
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Danny Polise, Founder and Master Blender of Penelope Bourbon, returned to the Bourbon Lens podcast this week for his first appearance on the show in more than five years, joining hosts Jake Lewellen and Scott Dilley to detail the brand’s expansion from a three-product startup into a full whiskey portfolio anchored by
