The Bourbon Lens Podcast features friends Jake Lewellen and Scott Dilley sharing drams, stories, and insights that shape the bourbon and whiskey industry
351: Minden Mill Distilling with Master Distiller Joe O’Sullivan Read Post »
In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott sit down with Joe O’Sullivan, Master Distiller at Minden Mill Distilling, to discuss his journey in American Whiskey and what makes Minden Mill one of Nevada’s most exciting distilleries. Joe shares his early experiences learning from one of the greats in American Whiskey, Steve McCarthy, founder […]
350: Why Great Bourbon Doesn’t Have to Be High Proof: Sub-100 Proof Picks Read Post »
In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott tackle a hot topic in the bourbon world: does great bourbon have to be high proof? While barrel-strength and cask-strength whiskeys continue to dominate the conversation, the guys make the case for exploring the sub-100 proof range (80–99 proof) as well. They share standout examples of
349: Best Sub-$50 Kentucky Bourbons & Kentucky Bourbon Festival Recap Read Post »
In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott recap their time at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, sharing highlights from the annual celebration of Bourbon in Bardstown, Kentucky. From new releases to conversations with fellow enthusiasts, the festival once again showcased why Bourbon continues to thrive as Kentucky’s signature industry. The conversation then turns to
348: Exploring Four Roses 2025 Limited Edition Small Batch Read Post »
In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott dive into the highly anticipated Four Roses 2025 Limited Edition Small Batch release. Bottled at barrel strength and showcasing some of Four Roses’ most unique recipes, this year’s Limited Edition is built around two 13-year-old V batches, said to deliver notes of apricot, vanilla, and caramel.
347: 7 Year Bottled in Bond Bourbon – Heaven Hill vs. Old Grand-Dad Read Post »
Celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month with a special Bottled-in-Bond showdown! In this episode, Jake and Scott sit down to compare two 7 Year Bottled-in-Bond Bourbons: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year and Old Grand-Dad 7 Year Bonded Bourbon from the James B. Beam Distilling Co. The discussion highlights the return of age statements, the value and history
346: It’s Bourbon Heritage Month With KDA President Eric Gregory Read Post »
In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake sits down with Eric Gregory, President of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA), to officially kick off Bourbon Heritage Month. Eric shares insights on the current state of the Bourbon industry, the exciting events planned throughout September, and the continued growth and global reach of Kentucky Bourbon. From economic
