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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357: Showcasing Westland Garryana 10th Edition American Single Malt

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Jake and Scott sit down with Shane Armstrong of Westland Distillery to explore the growing American Single Malt movement. Westland has helped pioneer the category through innovation, transparency, and a true sense of place in the Pacific Northwest. The conversation centers on the release of Garryana 10th edition, Westland’s acclaimed limited-edition Garryana American Single Malt […]

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356: Three Chord Bourbon Volume 2, Vinyl Revival, & Whiskey Maker Ari Sussman

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Bourbon Lens is joined by Ari Sussman, Whiskey Maker for Three Chord Bourbon, to talk about the brand’s newly released Volume 2 Series — a refreshed lineup featuring bold new blends, labels, and a creative direction deeply rooted in music culture. The Volume 2 collection introduces redesigned packaging that draws inspiration from classic vinyl records

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355: Organic Spirits & Mountain Craft with Warfield Distillery’s Alex Buck

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Jake sits down with Alex Buck, Co-Founder and Managing Distiller of Warfield Distillery & Brewery in Ketchum, Idaho. Jake and Alex discuss the origins of Warfield, how Alex transitioned from a career in law to distilling, and the inspiration behind the brand’s focus on organic spirits and sustainability. Alex shares insight into Warfield’s American Whiskey,

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354: Whiskey with a Sense of Place – New Single Warehouse Releases

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In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott explore how new whiskey releases capture a true sense of place — from the rickhouses of Kentucky to the hills of Tennessee. They start with the latest installment of the Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse Collection from Wild Turkey Distillery, featuring barrels aged in the legendary Camp

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353: Heaven Hill Grain to Glass: Exploring Chinquapin Oak Whiskey

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In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott dive deep into Heaven Hill’s newest innovation — the Grain to Glass® Specialty Barrel Series. The Grain to Glass® Specialty Barrel Series launches with three unique whiskeys, each aged entirely in Chinquapin Oak barrels, showcasing Heaven Hill’s continued commitment to experimentation and craftsmanship. The trio includes:

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352: Craft Distilleries to Watch in 2025 and Beyond

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352: Craft Distilleries to Watch in 2025 and Beyond Read Post »

Jake and Scott turn the spotlight on the craft and independent distilleries making waves across the Bourbon and American Whiskey landscape. From Kentucky to Nevada, Colorado to New York, they highlight more than dozen distilleries to watch in 2025 and beyond — brands that are redefining what it means to craft whiskey in America today.

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