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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281: The Diverse Whiskey Portfolio of Coors Spirits Co.

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Past guest, Mike Montgomery, re-joins Bourbon Lens to talk whiskey.  Mike is the co-founder of Blue Run Spirits and previously appeared in Episode 115 and Episode 177 of Bourbon Lens. Mike is currently the Vice President of Spirits for the Molson Coors Beverage Company, which acquired Blue Run Spirits in mid-2023.  Molson Coors is growing […]

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Augusta Distillery Will Launch New, 17 Year Bourbon at BBQ and Bluegrass Event

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Buckner’s, BBQ and Bluegrass is open to the public on Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Augusta Distillery will officially launch Buckner’s 17, the newest bourbon in its award-winning Buckner’s series, during the distillery’s June 15 event, Buckner’s, BBQ and Bluegrass. Guests will be among the first to purchase bottles of the 17-year-old, unfiltered bourbon (retail price:

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Rebel Bourbon On-Track with Kyle Busch for this Weekend’s NASCAR “Enjoy Illinois 300”

Rebel Bourbon On-Track with Kyle Busch for this Weekend’s NASCAR “Enjoy Illinois 300” Read Post »

Kyle Busch’s #8 Chevy Camaro will be wrapped in Rebel Bourbon this weekend at the Worldwide Technology Raceway (WWTR) for the Enjoy Illinois 300. The NASCAR Cup Series returns to WWTR (and the St. Louis-area) on June 2, 2024, one year after Kyle Busch captured the win in front of a sold out crowd. And

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FEW Spirits Collabs with Smashing Pumpkins for Unique, New Bourbon

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FEW Smashing Pumpkins Bourbon was proofed using Midnight Rose Tea from Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan’s Highland Park tea shop. Paul Hletko has queued up yet another great music and whiskey collaboration. This time, the legendary rock band, The Smashing Pumpkins joins FEW Spirits for a unique Bourbon Whiskey. This new bottling features FEW’s signature straight

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Golden Moon Distillery Shuts Down Operations Effective Immediately

Golden Moon Distillery Shuts Down Operations Effective Immediately Read Post »

Founded in 2008, Golden Moon Distillery has, over the last 16 years, become one of the highest awarded distilleries in the craft spirit industry. Colorado’s Golden Moon Distillery announced Tuesday that its distillery has made the difficult decision to close its doors. This comes several months after the distillery announced on social media that it

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280: The Evolution and Growth of Southern Distilling Co.

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Southern Distilling Company is proudly reigniting North Carolina’s distilling tradition while embracing the innovative future of America’s craft spirits industry. We’re joined by Pete Barger, co-founder of Southern Distilling Company in Statesville, North Carolina. Pete discusses what led him to founding his distillery. We also explore the growth they’ve experienced, from sourcing whiskey to producing

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