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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344: Never Say Die Bourbon – From Kentucky Roots to Global Whiskey

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In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake sits down with Brian Luftman, Co-Founder of Never Say Die Bourbon, to explore the unique story behind the brand. From its Kentucky roots to its transatlantic journey to England, Never Say Die Bourbon combines American craftsmanship with a global perspective. Brian shares the inspiration behind the brand’s name, […]

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343: Frey Ranch Distillery’s New Five Grain Bourbon

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In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake sits down with Colby and Ashley Frey, the husband-and-wife duo behind Frey Ranch Distillery in Fallon, Nevada. We dive into what it takes to operate a true farm distillery in a relatively remote part of the state, and the unique challenges—and rewards—that come with growing, harvesting, and distilling

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342: Sizzling New Whiskey Releases of Summer 2025

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342: Sizzling New Whiskey Releases of Summer 2025 Read Post »

This week on Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott dive into the wave of exciting whiskey releases that have dropped during the summer of 2025. From heritage distilleries to rising craft brands, the whiskey and bourbon world has been anything but quiet. We kick things off with Starlight Distillery’s milestone 10-Year Bourbon, their oldest bourbon release

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341: Introducing Bourbon Community Pick #1 from High Bank Distillery

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341: Introducing Bourbon Community Pick #1 from High Bank Distillery Read Post »

Bourbon Community Pick #1: Whiskey War Barrel Select with High Bank Distillery Goes On Sale Monday, August 4th. In this episode of the Bourbon Lens Podcast, Jake and Scott unveil Bourbon Community Pick #1, a special collaboration featuring Whiskey War Barrel Select from High Bank Distillery. This unique bottling marks the launch of an exciting

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340: Wild Turkey 101: Revisiting a Classic & Tasting the New 8 Year Release

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340: Wild Turkey 101: Revisiting a Classic & Tasting the New 8 Year Release Read Post »

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott take a deep dive into one of the most iconic bottles in American whiskey: Wild Turkey 101. From its long-standing role as a go-to everyday bourbon to the newly released Wild Turkey 101 8 Year, we explore what makes this brand a staple in bourbon culture.

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339: Heaven Hill’s Old Fitzgerald 7 Year and 9 Year Bottled-in-Bond

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339: Heaven Hill’s Old Fitzgerald 7 Year and 9 Year Bottled-in-Bond Read Post »

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott sit down to explore two highly anticipated Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond releases from Heaven Hill Distillery. The featured bourbons include: We taste and discuss both expressions, breaking down tasting notes, bottle presentation, and how these latest releases fit into the growing Old Fitzgerald lineup. Special thanks to

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