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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296: Our Trip to New Riff Distilling with Jay Erisman

296: Our Trip to New Riff Distilling with Jay Erisman Read Post »

Scott and Jake travel to Newport Kentucky to visit New Riff Distilling and sit down with co-founder Jay Erisman.  We kick back inside the Aquifer Bar to discuss New Riff’s history, their whiskey portfolio, and what’s ahead now that the distillery recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. In this episode, we taste New Riff Bottled in […]

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Wild Turkey Honors Jimmy Russell’s 70th Anniversary with New Bourbon

Wild Turkey Honors Jimmy Russell’s 70th Anniversary with New Bourbon Read Post »

Wild Turkey honors the world’s longest-serving active spirits Master Distiller with a celebration including the release of Jimmy Russell’s 70th Anniversary 8-Year-Old Bourbon, a limited-edition 101-proof whiskey Fast Facts about Jimmy Russell’s 70th Anniversary: Full Details on the Release: Wild Turkey Distilling Co., the award-winning distillery known for its bold Kentucky bourbon, is raising a glass to legendary Master Distiller, Jimmy Russell, who

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Crown Royal Unveils the Crown Royal Rig – An Epic Tailgate on Wheels for New NFL Season

Crown Royal Unveils the Crown Royal Rig – An Epic Tailgate on Wheels for New NFL Season Read Post »

Crown Royal Invites NFL Fans to Join Legendary Tailgate Tour and Announces Sweepstakes for a Chance to Win Super Bowl LIX Tickets. Fast Facts About the Crown Royal Rig: Crown Royal returns for a fourth year as the Official Whisky Sponsor of the NFL with its ‘Kick Off with Crown’ (KOWC) program to launch the

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Jack Daniel’s Debuts New Limited Release Single Barrels: Coy Hill Barrelhouse 8

Jack Daniel’s Debuts New Limited Release Single Barrels: Coy Hill Barrelhouse 8 Read Post »

The 2024 Single Barrel Special Release is a limited edition barrel proof Tennessee Whiskey from Coy Hill, the highest elevation point at the Jack Daniel Distillery. Fast Facts about Jack Daniel’s Coy Hill 2024 Full Details on the Release: Lynchburg, Tennessee (September 9, 2024) – The Jack Daniel Distillery introduces Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Special Release Coy Hill Barrelhouse

Brent Elliott Master Distiller of Four Roses Bourbon Holding a Bottled of 2024 Limited Edition Small Batch
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295: Unpacking Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch With Brent Elliott

295: Unpacking Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch With Brent Elliott Read Post »

We continue our coverage for Bourbon Heritage Month. We explore Four Roses Bourbon. This includes their new Limited Edition Small Batch release for 2024.  We are joined by Brent Elliott, Master Distiller for Four Roses Bourbon Distillery.  We discuss Brent’s process for crafting this limited edition bourbon. We also talk about the 10 different recipes

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Boulder Spirits Unleashes its Annual, Cask Strength Bourbon for 2024

Boulder Spirits Unleashes its Annual, Cask Strength Bourbon for 2024 Read Post »

Boulder Spirits’ 2024 release of Cask Strength Bourbon was just announced by the Colorado distillery. All the details and our full tasting notes follow. Just the Facts: Boulder Cask Strength 2024 Tasting Notes: Boulder Cask Strength 2024 Nose: strawberry jam followed by a big rush of vanilla, toasted bread with brown sugar and cinnamon, then a

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