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

Bourbon Lens Podcast

14: Falling For April Fools – Was Whiskey to Blame?

14: Falling For April Fools – Was Whiskey to Blame? Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9390401/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] It’s April, Fools! Scott pulls one over on Michael and Jake for April Fools Day in embarrassing fashion. We also continue the Tournament of Whiskey, completing our 1st round of 16 whiskies.  We announce the Elite 8 of our tournament. Listen along as we give […]

close up bottle of Henry McKenna
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13: Best Whiskey in The World?

13: Best Whiskey in The World? Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9298334/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 recorded this podcast on International Whisk(e)y Day and discover that there is an important purpose for this day. It is not just another “Hallmark Holiday”. We also discuss our thoughts on the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, which recently named its “Best in

Bracket for bourbon lens whiskey madness
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12: Whiskey Madness – Tournament of Whiskey

12: Whiskey Madness – Tournament of Whiskey Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9201308/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] In the style of March Madness and the NCAA Basketball Tournament, the Bourbon Lens creates a bracket of 16 whiskies from our home bars for Whiskey Madness. We discuss the regions, seeding, and matchups of the 1st Annual Bourbon Lens Tournament of Whiskey. Matchups

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11: Legent: Is it the Real Deal?

11: Legent: Is it the Real Deal? Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9123224/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 the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, what do we think about Irish Whiskey? Should we try Proper Twelve?  We discuss a bit of nostalgia with WWF and WCW wresting. And the crew weighs in on Jim Beam’s newest whiskey, Legent, a collaboration between Jim Beam

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10: Down The Rabbit Hole

10: Down The Rabbit Hole Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9040550/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 fellas take a trip to up-and-comer craft distiller Rabbit Hole Distillery. Rabbit Hole is located in Downtown Louisville, Kentucky and they are taking a more modern approach to the bourbon industry. We discuss our experience, their whiskies, and their Overlook Cocktail Bar and

Bottle in the grass
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09: Budget Bourbon Sipping

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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/8953037/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 discuss some of our recent travels, including Disney World and the bourbon selection you will find there and some drinking stories from the west coast. We also dive into budget bourbons under $20. You will find out some of our favorites from the

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