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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95: Old Forester Master Taster, Jackie Zykan

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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16592672/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 are joined by Jackie Zykan, Master Taster for Louisville’s Bourbon Brand, Old Forester. Jake and Michael sat down to discuss the brand’s growth and her rise through the ranks.  We sipped Old Forester Rye Whiskey during this episode, which is another staple to […]

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94: Heading Down the Rabbit Hole – Distillery Tour & Bourbon Tasting

94: Heading Down the Rabbit Hole – Distillery Tour & Bourbon Tasting Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16533074/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 Bourbon Lens Crew had the privilege of taking a private tour of the Rabbit Hole Distillery in Downtown Louisville recently. We sat down with the Brand’s Digital Ambassador, Adam Edwards, to discuss the history of the distillery, its founder Kaveh Zamanian, and the

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93: Maker’s Mark and Golfing with “Chubs”

93: Maker’s Mark and Golfing with “Chubs” Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16444940/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] This week we have a solid lineup of limited edition bourbons from Maker’s Mark. Our first podcast back together as a group of 3 since the pandemic started, we had a lot of fun catching up and talking shop. We each brought something different

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92: Bhakta Brandy – 50 Year Old Armagnac for Whiskey Lovers

92: Bhakta Brandy – 50 Year Old Armagnac for Whiskey Lovers Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16348727/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] Raj Peter Bhakta, the founder of WhistlePig and now Bhakta Farms, has left the world of rye whiskey and entered into the world of rare Armagnac brandy. Raj just introduced BHAKTA 50, a marriage of Argmanac’s he discovered with Vintages from 1868 – 1970.

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91: Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey

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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16243286/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] Maryland Style Rye Whiskey is the topic today.  We explore a handful of rye whiskies from Sagamore Spirit in Baltimore Maryland.  We’re joined by Brian Treacy to talk about what makes Sagamore Spirit unique, their core lineup, and some exciting limited release rye whiskies. 

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90: Bourbon Hunting Season

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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16120430/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] Jake and Scott are at it again with another Bourbon Heritage Month episode.  This time, we dive into the world of Bourbon Hunting and the madness created every Fall surrounding “Bourbon Hunting Season.” Jake and Scott discuss their different perceptions of bourbon hunting and

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