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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252: Independent Bottlers and Their Important Role In American Whiskey

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This week, we are joined by the founders of Lost Lantern and American Mash & Grain to discuss independent bottlers in the American Whiskey landscape.  We discuss the importance of the Independent Bottlers, some of the challenges they face, and the successes they’ve experienced in sourcing the nation’s top whiskies for their labels.  We hope […]

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251: Veterans Day Salute to Service with Four Branches Bourbon

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We are saluting Veterans this week in our annual Salute To Service Veterans Day podcast. This year, we were privileged to be joined by Four Branches Bourbon and its four founders. Rick Franco (US Marine Corps), Mike Trott (US Air Force), Harold Underdown (US Navy), and RJ Casey (US Army) sat down with us just

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250: Celebrating a Big Milestone with Buffalo Trace Antique Collection 2023

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In a special episode for Bourbon Lens, we’re celebrating the  milestone of 250 Episodes with a tasting of the new Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC). A special thanks to the team at Buffalo Trace Distillery and Sazerac Company for allowing us this opportunity to taste this ultra limited, highly sought after whiskey collection.  Jake and

4 bottles of whiskey from the Samson & Surrey portfolio
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249: Exploring the Unique Whiskey Portfolio of Samson & Surrey

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Elayne Duff, Samson & Surrey’s Director of Brand Advocacy, joins Bourbon Lens to talk about their whiskey portfolio. Joining the company in May 2023, Duff brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the position and oversees advocacy team for Samson & Surrey’s diverse family of award-winning, premium craft spirits. The lineup spans from

A table set up with cocktail ingredients to prepare an Elijah Craig bourbon Old Fashioned.
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248: Celebrating Old Fashioned Week with Elijah Craig and Friends

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In a first, Bourbon Lens podcast joins forces with its sibling podcast, Cocktails with Friends, on this week’s special episode to celebrate Old Fashioned Week. Old Fashioned Week is October 13-22, 2023.  We’re joined by Lynn House with Heaven Hill to discuss the Old Fashioned Week campaign. We talk about tips for making the classic

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247: Barrel Global is Bringing Bourbon Ownership to Consumers

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Jake is joined by George Koutsakis to discuss his latest venture in spirits, Barrel Global. Barrel Global is a whiskey startup that has the goal of connecting spirits buyers with spirits makers. Barrel Global makes barrel ownership possible for first-time collectors by allowing the purchase of just one barrel, so you too can enjoy the

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