Author name: Bourbon Lens Team

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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Redbreast Adds 18 Year Old Irish Whiskey to its Permanent Portfolio

Redbreast Adds 18 Year Old Irish Whiskey to its Permanent Portfolio Read Post »

Redbreast 18 Year Old boasts the inclusion of cream sherry cask-matured whiskies for a new, yet familiar flavor profile. Redbreast Irish Whiskey has announced the launch of a new permanent addition to their portfolio: the Redbreast 18 Year Old. This expression adds a new option to its already renowned and award-winning lineup. The Redbreast 18 […]

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Kentucky Bourbon Festival Will Kick Off National Bourbon Heritage Month with Earlier Date for 2025

Kentucky Bourbon Festival Will Kick Off National Bourbon Heritage Month with Earlier Date for 2025 Read Post »

Save the Date! Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2025 is taking place on September 5-7, 2025. The 2024 edition of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival just wrapped up and Bourbon Lens soaked in 3 full days of events, tastings, meet and greets and more. We’ll have a 2024 KBF Wrap-Up podcast episode coming soon to discuss the experience.

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Jack Daniel’s Adds Jack & Coca-Cola Cherry for Limited Time

Jack Daniel’s Adds Jack & Coca-Cola Cherry for Limited Time Read Post »

Jack & Coca-Cola Cherry fuses the distinctive character of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey with Coca-Cola Cherry in a convenient, ready-to-drink cocktail. Jack Daniel’s just introduced a new ready-to-drink cocktail: Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola Cherry. This limited-edition release boasts a 7% ABV. The canned cocktail promises a balanced mix of whiskey and classic cherry cola flavors.

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WhistlePig Launches New Stake F1 Single Barrel with Valtteri Bottas

WhistlePig Launches New Stake F1 Single Barrel with Valtteri Bottas Read Post »

WhistlePig Piggyback Rye: Stake F1 Team Single Barrel also stakes $1.77M of the profits on a Sauber F1® Team victory this season Auto racing and whiskey collaborations continue with the latest news of the new release from WhistlePig. As if the collaboration wasn’t unique enough already, this time “Rye befriends Gin” with the release of

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Wolves Whiskey Unveils New Flagship American Single Malt

Wolves Whiskey Unveils New Flagship American Single Malt Read Post »

The luxury spirits brand looks to continue innovating within the American Single Malt category with a modern classic available year-round. Fast Facts about Wolves Flagship: Full Details on the Release: Los Angeles, CA, September 16, 2024 – Today Wolves, a luxury California whiskey brand innovating in the new category of American Single Malt, unveiled its

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Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged Bourbon 2024 Release: What to Expect and How to Get a Bottle

Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged Bourbon 2024 Release: What to Expect and How to Get a Bottle Read Post »

Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2024 is “aged to taste, not time” and blends 12- and 13-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, producing distinct flavors from the inaugural 2023 release. Fast Facts about Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2024: Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged – Full Press Release: LORETTO, Ky., Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Maker’s Mark®, the iconic Kentucky bourbon driven by a

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