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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159: Is Bottled in Bond Important to the Modern Bourbon Drinker?

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159: Is Bottled in Bond Important to the Modern Bourbon Drinker? Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21862631/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1085999/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] We’re discussing Bottled in Bond bourbon this week, including whether this designation is still important in today’s whiskey world. Whether the distillery is a major producer or a craft whiskey maker, the reasons for labeling their spirits as “bonded” will differ. But is this […]

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158: The Top Double Oaked Bourbon to Buy Right Now

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158: The Top Double Oaked Bourbon to Buy Right Now Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21787157/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1085999/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] We’re exploring 3 Double Oaked Bourbons this week, including Peerless, Woodford Reserve, and Starlight Distillery. We discuss the purpose of double oaking and why we believe that it elevates a bourbon to new levels.  How do these three double oaked bourbons stack up? Be

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157: The Top Whiskey Trends and Brands to Watch in 2022

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157: The Top Whiskey Trends and Brands to Watch in 2022 Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21717926/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1085999/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] We’re back together and discussing the top trends in whiskey that we are expecting for 2022 and beyond. We also discuss some trends that we wish would fizzle out and die. And finally, we have some thoughts on some distilleries and brands you should

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156: Barrel Proof Bourbons from Buffalo Trace Distillery

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156: Barrel Proof Bourbons from Buffalo Trace Distillery Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21650393/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1085999/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] The gang’s all here and we’ve cracked open two heavy hitting, barrel proof bourbons from Buffalo Trace Distillery. We compare two Mashbill #1 Bourbons, including Stagg Jr (Batch 13: Fall, 2019 – 128.4 proof) and EH Taylor Barrel Proof (Batch 10; 2021,  127.3 proof).

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155: Westward Whiskey: Brewing and Distilling American Single Malt

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155: Westward Whiskey: Brewing and Distilling American Single Malt Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21595667/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1085999/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Our guest this week is Miles Munroe, Lead Distiller for Westward Whiskey. Westward is reimagining Single Malt and adding an American Whiskey spin to elevate the category. American Single Malt Whiskey is a growing category and Westward is one to lead the charge as

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154: Top Whiskies to Gift this Christmas Under $75

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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21531977/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1085999/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] With Christmas right around the corner, we know there will be a few bottles of whiskey under the Christmas Tree this year. If you are playing Santa for your whiskey-loving friends & family, we have some great gift bottles you should check out.  

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