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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Maker’s Mark Teases New Collaboration with TravisMathew Apparel

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The apparel company is introducing a limited, Maker’s Mark edition of THE RINGER II golf shoe with matching putter cover. Maker’s Mark teased it latest collaboration in a newsletter to its Ambassadors on Monday. The release is limited to only 240 pairs of specially designed Maker’s Mark x TravisMathew THE RINGER II golf shoe. The […]

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New Lagavulin Offerman Edition is Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks

New Lagavulin Offerman Edition is Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks Read Post »

The Fourth Limited-Edition Scotch Whisky From Lagavulin and Nick Offerman Merges the Flavors of the West Indies and Western Scotland for a Delightful Mix of Sweet and Smoky. Fast Facts on Lagavulin Offerman Edition: Caribbean Rum Cask Finish Full Details on the Release: NEW YORK, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nick Offerman, ever the intrepid voyager, has embarked on another

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George Dickel Unveils New, 12 Year Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whisky

George Dickel Unveils New, 12 Year Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whisky Read Post »

The fifth release of the series, George Dickel Bottled in Bond Spring 2011, Aged 12 Years, boasts notes of overripe cherries, macadamia nut cookies, and toasted oak. Fast Facts about Dickel Bottled in Bond, Spring 2011 (Aged 12 Years) Full Details on the Release: TULLAHOMA, Tenn., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In 2019, George Dickel made waves

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277: The New Chapter in the History of Templeton Distillery

277: The New Chapter in the History of Templeton Distillery Read Post »

Discussing Templeton’s New Fortitude Iowa Straight Bourbon Whiskey with Shane Fitzharris Our guest today is Shane Fitzharris for Templeton Distillery in Iowa.  Shane is the Senior VP for Commercial for Infinium Spirits, owner of the Templeton Distillery and brands.  We discuss the next chapter in Templeton’s history as they recently released their first spirit distilled

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Derby City Gaming Unveils New “Thoroughbred Collection” of Bourbons

Derby City Gaming Unveils New “Thoroughbred Collection” of Bourbons Read Post »

Derby City Gaming new “Starting Gate”, is a four grain single barrel selected from the personal collection of Tim Knittel, the Official Bourbon Ambassador of Churchill Downs. Fast Facts about Derby City Gaming “Starting Gate”: Full Details on the Thoroughbred Collection: Derby City Gaming and Hotel at 4520 Poplar Level Road, Louisville, KY 40213 proudly

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J. Mattingly 1845 Celebrates the Kentucky Derby with 3 New Whiskey Releases

J. Mattingly 1845 Celebrates the Kentucky Derby with 3 New Whiskey Releases Read Post »

“The Greatest Two Ounces in Whiskey” Available in Three Varieties On-Site and Online FRANKFORT, KY (April 30, 2024) – J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery, created by Jeff Mattingly, a descendant of distilling pioneer John Graves Mattingly, is releasing three whiskeys to celebrate the greatest two minutes in sports, called The Greatest Two Ounces in Bourbon. The three releases

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