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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Michter’s Announces New Edition of its Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon for 2024

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Michter’s Toasted Barrel Bourbon latest edition continues to highlight the success of their Toasted Barrel Program Fast Facts about Michter’s Toasted Barrel Bourbon: Full Details on Michter’s Toasted Barrel Bourbon: LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Louisville-based Michter’s will begin shipping its 2024 bottling of its US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon in September. With its first release in […]

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291: Exploring Tamdhu Whiskies from Ian MacLeod Distillers

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Gordon Dundas, Brand Development & Advocacy Director for Tamdhu Single Malt Whisky joins Bourbon Lens. Jake takes a deep dive into Scotland in this week’s episode featuring Tamdhu Single Malt Whisky.  He’s joined by Gordon Dundas, Brand Development & Advocacy Director for Tamdhu, for an informative and enlightening comparative tasting of a portion of the

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Highly Anticipated Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2024 Set for September Release

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Highly Anticipated Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2024 Set for September Release Read Post »

Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2024 will Launch on September 14th. This Marks the 17th Edition of the Annual Release, Made from Four Distinct Bourbon Batches Ranging from 12 to 20 Years Old. Fast Facts about the Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2024: Full Details on the Release Four Roses Limited Edition Small

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RD1 Distillery Leans Into Science with New R&D Master Distiller

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Notable University of Kentucky Scientist Jarrad Gollihue to Lead RD1’s Wood-Finishing Exploration Jarrad Gollihue, PhD joins RD1 Spirits as R&D Master Distiller. The former University of Kentucky distilling researcher and instructor will lead this science-heavy position, overseeing RD1’s wood-finishing operations and experiments with new woods at RD1 Distillery at The Commons, slated to open in

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Westland Expands Lineup with New Cask Exploration Series

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Westland Cask Exploration Series Launches a Pair of New American Single Malt Whiskeys; Introducing Westland Distillery’s Beer Cask Finish & Wine Cask Finish One of the pioneers of the American Single Malt movement is flexing its whiskey-making prowess in their latest line extension. It’s an exciting time for the Washington distillery as they expand their

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290: Exploring the Unique Releases of the World Whiskey Society

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Chris Barton, Master Blender for World Whiskey Society, joins Bourbon Lens to talk about their unique whiskey offerings, including Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp. Jake is joined by Chris Barton, Master Blender for World Whiskey Society, to talk about the unique whiskey offerings that comprise the collection of WWS releases. Jake tastes the single barrel

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