The Bourbon Lens Podcast features friends Jake Lewellen and Scott Dilley sharing drams, stories, and insights that shape the bourbon and whiskey industry
08: Can Ghosts Really Make Whiskey? Read Post »
We have a guest appearance on The Bourbon Lens from long time friend, Brad Wood. Brad shares his recent experience at the Boone County Distilling Company. We discuss the smoke and mirrors behind sourced whiskey, contract distilling, and the role that MGP plays in it all. SHOW LINKS: Whisky Brands That Are Made at MGP […]
07: Who Saved the Bourbon Industry? Read Post »
We discuss the importance of the millennial to the bourbon industry as well as marketing schemes and social media. Which one of these outlets should be credited with saving the bourbon industry and creating what we now call the Bourbon Boom? We also discuss what role the craft distillers play in all of this. We
06: There’s A New Rye on the Block Read Post »
Old Forester Rye Old Forester Rye 100 is the drink of the night and the secondary market goes wild driving its price up quickly. What is your favorite rye whiskey on the market? Does Old Forester Rye 100 stack up to the rest of the market? Bourbon & Whiskey News Michter’s invades downtown Louisville. The
05: Kentucky Peerless Visit Read Post »
We pay a visit Kentucky Peerless Distillery and provide our thoughts on the revived distillery brand. We also discuss our thoughts on their rye whiskey and the processes they use as they prepare to launch their first bourbon. We also discuss the new partnership with the UFC and ESPN+ and if the first ever ESPN-UFC
04: If You Could Only Have “One Bourbon” Read Post »
The whole gang is here and we discuss “One Bourbon” why everyone freaks out in Kentucky when snow is in the forecast, Bryan taking advantage of the free sushi samples, and why Bryan is drinking Mich Ultra on The Bourbon Lens. In bourbon news, Maker’s Mark filed a lawsuit against long-time partner Ted’s Cigars.
03: What’s Your Proof? Read Post »
This week on The Bourbon Lens we discuss preferred whiskey proof, best Christmas gifts(Check out updated links to the gift guides we have done over the years), our thoughts on New Year’s resolutions, NFL Playoff predictions, and UK & U of L sports. Whiskey Proof & Bar Building We also discuss how to choose a
