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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Jim Beam Teams Up with Viral Mowing Artist, That Lawn Dude, for New Sweepstakes Campaign

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Jim Beam has launched the next phase of its “Home Field Advantage” campaign as the Official Spirit Sponsor of the U.S. Soccer Federation. The initiative is designed to encourage fans nationwide to support the U.S. Men’s National Team ahead of one of the world’s largest international soccer tournaments. That Lawn Dude Creates Large-Scale Installation at

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Garrison Brothers Launches New Ranch Reserve Series of Limited Release Finished Bourbons

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Garrison Brothers Launches New Ranch Reserve Series of Limited Release Finished Bourbons Read Post »

The Texas Distillery’s Ranch Reserve Series is a new collection of limited-release bourbons focused on secondary maturation in specialty finishing casks. The inaugural lineup includes Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in PX Sherry Casks and Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks. According to the distillery, both expressions begin as Garrison Brothers Texas

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15 STARS Debuts First West Explorer Featuring 100% In-House Distilled Bourbon

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15 STARS Debuts First West Explorer Featuring 100% In-House Distilled Bourbon Read Post »

First West Explorer is the fourth expression in the company’s First West bourbon collection and introduces 15 STARS’ proprietary baby black corn mashbill. The new release joins First West Small Batch, First West Toasted Oak, and First West Extra Aged, while marking a major milestone as the brand’s first bourbon produced entirely from in-house distilled

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Evan Williams Launches Official America250 Bourbon Collection

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Evan Williams Launches Official America250 Bourbon Collection Read Post »

Evan Williams has announced a new lineup of officially licensed America250 commemorative bourbon releases celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. The limited-edition bottles will begin arriving at retailers nationwide in May 2026 ahead of the country’s Semiquincentennial celebration in July. Produced by Heaven Hill Distilleries, the commemorative collection highlights the historical connection between Evan

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Ole Smoky Expands Beyond Tennessee With New Myrtle Beach Distillery and Brewery

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Ole Smoky Expands Beyond Tennessee With New Myrtle Beach Distillery and Brewery Read Post »

The new destination is located at Broadway at the Beach and is scheduled to officially open May 20, 2026. Ole Smoky Distillery and Yee-Haw Brewing Co. announced the opening of a new joint entertainment venue in Myrtle Beach, marking the first collaborative location for the two brands outside of Tennessee. According to the companies, the

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Three Rare Old Fitzgerald Bourbons From Max Shapira Collection Up for Auction at Sotheby’s

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Three Rare Old Fitzgerald Bourbons From Max Shapira Collection Up for Auction at Sotheby’s Read Post »

The Old Fitzgerald Archival Collection from Max Shapira Auction Benefit Bernheim Forest. Old Fitzgerald announced that three historic bourbons from the personal archive of Heaven Hill Executive Chairman Max Shapira will be offered through a forthcoming Sotheby’s whisky auction. The collection, titled The Old Fitzgerald Archival Collection from Max Shapira, includes bottles spanning pre-Prohibition production

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