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Scott Dilley is the co-host and co-founder of Bourbon Lens, the weekly podcast for people who actually love bourbon. A Kentucky native with an unrelenting passion for American whiskey, Scott has spent over seven years tasting, debating, and deep-diving into everything the bourbon world has to offer — from everyday sippers to the most elusive allocated releases in the country. With more than 380 episodes recorded alongside Jake Lewellen, Scott brings sharp tasting notes, honest opinions, and an infectious enthusiasm for the glass in front of him. Equal parts historian, critic, and enthusiast, Scott's mission is simple — help bourbon lovers everywhere drink better.

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Maker’s Mark Launches World Wood Collection With Japanese Mizunara Oak

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Maker’s Mark is expanding its wood-finishing program with the launch of the World Wood Collection, a new Global Travel Retail-exclusive series exploring the influence of oak from around the world. The inaugural release, Expedition 01, marks the first Maker’s Mark whisky to feature Japanese Mizunara, French and American white oak finishes. Maker’s Mark Expedition 01

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Elijah Craig Launches 70-Stop Old Fashioned Tavern Trail to Celebrate Old Fashioned Week

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Elijah Craig Launches 70-Stop Old Fashioned Tavern Trail to Celebrate Old Fashioned Week Read Post »

Elijah Craig is bringing back Old Fashioned Week for its seventh annual celebration. The 2026 edition introduces a new Old Fashioned Tavern Trail to connect bourbon fans with 70 participating destinations across the United States. The 10-day celebration runs October 9 through October 18 and focuses on the classic cocktail, the hospitality professionals behind it,

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James B. Beam Distilling Co. Announces Fall and Winter 2026 Bourbon Events

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James B. Beam Distilling Co. Announces Fall and Winter 2026 Bourbon Events Read Post »

Clermont Campus Combines Bourbon, Food, Music and Kentucky Hospitality. The James B. Beam Distilling Co. has announced its fall and winter 2026 lineup of events at its Clermont, Kentucky, campus, bringing together bourbon, food, live music and holiday experiences through the end of the year. The schedule includes limited whiskey releases, bourbon-focused dinners, culinary events

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King of Kentucky 2026 Unveiled: 14-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon

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King of Kentucky 2026 Features 14-Year-Old Bourbon at Up to 135 Proof. King of Kentucky is returning in 2026 with a high-proof single barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey aged for 14 years. The limited release from Brown-Forman is drawn from two 14-year-old lots totaling 99 barrels, with individual barrel proofs ranging from 125 to 135.

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Keeper’s Heart Launches Triple Pot Distilled Straight Rye Whiskey

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Keeper’s Heart Launches Triple Pot Distilled Straight Rye Whiskey Read Post »

O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co. & Keeper’s Heart Brings Irish Triple Pot Distillation to American Rye. Keeper’s Heart Whiskey has announced the launch of Triple Pot Distilled Straight Rye, the second release in the brand’s trilogy of American triple pot distilled whiskeys. Following the debut of American Pot Still Whiskey, the new expression combines Irish whiskey-making techniques

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Basil Hayden and Rowing Blazers Blend Bourbon, Fashion, and Culture

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Basil Hayden and Rowing Blazers Blend Bourbon, Fashion, and Culture Read Post »

Basil Hayden and Rowing Blazers Launch “Classics, Reimagined” Partnership. Basil Hayden and Rowing Blazers have announced a new partnership bringing together bourbon, fashion and culture under the shared theme of “Classics, Reimagined.” The collaboration will include content, experiences and limited-edition drops rolling out throughout the fall and holiday season. The partnership connects Basil Hayden’s approach

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