News from around the world of whiskey curated by Scott and Jake.
Picking a Barrel Of Buffalo Trace Is An Amazing Experience Read Post »
Introduction Stop me if you have heard this story before, but the bourbon and whiskey community is downright awesome! Five years into this podcast and we have met countless amazing people. One of those amazing people is Bob Cutler from Bangor, Maine, owner of acclaimed restaurant, Novio’s Bistro. Over the last several years, Bob and […]
Woodford Reserve $1000 Mint Julep Is Something To Behold Read Post »
Bourbon Lens Thoughts Today we got the opportunity to see the unveiling of the 2023 Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep held at the iconic Churchill Downs. During this very quick press event we got to hear from Master Distiller emeritus Chris Morris and from a member of the Secretariat Foundation. It was capped off by
2023 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Tickets Go On Sale May 11th Read Post »
Kentucky Bourbon Festival is back for 2023 and tickets will go on sale on May 11th! Don’t wait to buy your tickets, this event will sell out fast. Since the event expanded to focus on Bourbon and Whiskey in 2021, each year the event has grown. This KBF has become the premier event for every
Heaven Hill Wins Global Distiller Of The Year! Read Post »
Bourbon Lens Thoughts: With the conclusion of the Whisky Magazine Icons of Whisky awards complete I can’t say I am shocked that Heaven Hill has been named 2023 Global Distiller of the Year. The latest award goes to show what making a consistent product can do for all ranges of people from $10 bottles to
Eric LeGrand Bourbon Available Now In Kentucky! Read Post »
Bourbon Lens Thoughts: I remember like it was yesterday, while I was playing football at the University of Kentucky, Eric LeGrand was also playing at Rutgers University. On what seemed like a routine tackle, it would forever change the way I viewed the sport I loved. While it merely changed the way I viewed the
LOST LANTERN INTRODUCES NEW SINGLE DISTILLERY SERIES Read Post »
Independent Bottler Showcases a New Side of Top American Distilleries WEYBRIDGE, VT (April 4, 2023)—Lost Lantern, the award-winning independent bottler of American whiskey, is excited to announce the launch of its new Single Distillery Series. For its debut, Lost Lantern closely collaborated with two of the most exciting names in American single malt whiskey: Balcones Distilling in
