The Bourbon Lens Podcast features friends Jake Lewellen and Scott Dilley sharing drams, stories, and insights that shape the bourbon and whiskey industry
264: Filmland Spirits Returns for An Encore Appearance Read Post »
Troy Bolotnick is back for his encore appearance on Bourbon Lens to talk about Filmland Spirits. We discuss Filmland Spirits and their expanded lineup since his last visit, including the Extended Cut bottlings of Moonlight Mayhem and Ryes of the Robots. Extended Cut is the brand’s Cask Strength offering of their whiskies. Since his last […]
263: A Masterful Blend of Three Generations at Wild Turkey Distillery Read Post »
Jake travels to Lawrenceburg to sit down with Bruce Russell, the newly appointed Associate Blender for Wild Turkey and part of the famed Russell Family. During their conversation, Bruce discusses the legacy of the Russell Family, creating Generations with Jimmy and Eddie, and what’s on the horizon for Wild Turkey Distillery. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast
262: Beverly Spirits and Their New Barrel Strength American Whiskey Read Post »
Our guest this week is Andrew Borenzweig, Founder of Beverly Spirits. Andrew joins Bourbon Lens to discuss the path that led him to build a luxury spirits brand, crafting the liquid with Master Blender Murphy Quint, and (of course) his portfolio of American Whiskey. We’ve previously reviewed Beverly High Rye, the brand’s initial offering, but
261: Barrell Craft Spirits Built a Solid Foundation for New Facility Read Post »
Barrell Craft Spirits invited Bourbon Lens to their new Jeffersontown Kentucky blending facility to record this week’s episode of the podcast. We’re joined by Founder Joe Beatrice and Tripp Stimson, Chief of Distillery Operations. During the episode, we discuss the new facility, its impressive design, and how it was built from the ground up with
260: Highlighting the Happenings at High West Whiskey Read Post »
In the latest episode of the Bourbon Lens podcast, Jake sits down with Tara Lindley and Holly Booth of High West Whiskey. Tara and Holly play pivotal roles in helping consumers get to know High West by creating the whiskey and running the hospitality program. You don’t have to look very hard to see the
259: 15 STARS is the Father-Son Team Racking Up Big Whiskey Awards Read Post »
Our guests this week are the Father-Son team at 15 STARS Fine Aged Spirits. Rick and Ricky Johnson join Bourbon Lens to talk whiskey and how they founded the company. The Johnsons are no stranger to the world of unique grains, given their background in growing heirloom corn varietals, including Baby Black Corn and red,
