The Bourbon Lens Podcast features friends Jake Lewellen and Scott Dilley sharing drams, stories, and insights that shape the bourbon and whiskey industry
258: Ross & Squibb Distillery Master Distiller Ian Stirsman Read Post »
Bourbon Lens visits the Willy Wonka Factory of Whiskey this week. We’re in Lawrenceburg Indiana for an amazing tour at the Ross & Squibb Distillery (formerly known as MGPI) and an eye-opening podcast. Jake and Scott sit down with Master Distiller Ian Stirsman and Master Blender Sam Schmeltzer to discuss the distillery, its history and […]
257: Heather Greene on the Growth of Milam & Greene Whiskey Read Post »
We’re joined by Heather Greene, CEO and Master Blender for Milam & Greene Whiskey. Heather is an industry veteran with a diverse background and a wealth of knowledge. She is also a whiskey writer, author of Whisk(e)y Distilled, and understands many of the behind the scenes dynamics of the whiskey world. For her contributions to
256: Whiskey Pairing with Goodfellas Pizzeria at Wiseguy Lounge Read Post »
Bourbon Lens visits the Wiseguy Lounge at Goodfellas Pizzeria for a very unique episode. We’re joined by Chase Henry and Jeremiah Johnson with Goodfellas Pizzeria to discuss the origins of the pizza establishment and its speakeasy concept, Wiseguy Lounge. And, in a first for Jake and Scott, we explore pizza and whiskey pairings and how
255: O.H. Ingram River Aged Whiskey Read Post »
Hank Ingram rejoins Bourbon Lens to catch up on all things O.H. Ingram. Hank last appeared on the show back in late 2020 in Episode 103 and has since relocated his entire operation; expanded distribution, and continues to get high praise for his portfolio of river aged whiskies. Find out what’s on the horizon for
254: Exploring the Terroir and Provenance of Waterford Whisky Read Post »
Get ready to “nerd out” over whisky with our newest podcast featuring Waterford Whisky. Waterford is an Irish Single Malt with a Scottish passion. Mark Reynier, Founder of Waterford Whisky, and Jake discuss the importance of heirloom grains and terroir in whiskey-making. Waterford Whisky looks to create distinct and unique flavors in the single malt
253: Virginia Distillery Co. Distills with the Courage of its Convictions Read Post »
We’re joined by Virginia Distillery Company CEO, Gareth Moore. We discuss the role of VDC in the continued growth of American Single Malt as well as Gareth carrying forward his father’s legacy of making the finest single malts in America. And, of course, we walk through some VDC’s portfolio of American Single Malt. VDC is
