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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The Last Drop Distillers Unveils 2026 Collection Featuring Ultra-Aged Scotch Whisky and Rum

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The Last Drop Distillers Unveils 2026 Collection Featuring Ultra-Aged Scotch Whisky and Rum Read Post »

A Pair of Rare Releases, including 60 Year Old Scotch Whisky, Showcase Shuttered Distilleries. The Last Drop Distillers has announced its 2026 Collection, featuring two limited ultra-aged releases: a 25-Year-Old Trinidad Rum from the closed Caroni Distillery and a 60-Year-Old Single Grain Scotch Whisky from the historic Carsebridge Distillery. The company stated that both releases were selected to highlight […]

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Jack Daniel’s x McLaren F1 Collab Drops New “Halo MK1” Tennessee Whiskey

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Jack Daniel’s x McLaren F1 Collab Drops New “Halo MK1” Tennessee Whiskey Read Post »

The Super-Premium Collaboration Debuts in Limited Quantities for $599.99. Jack Daniel’s has announced the release of Halo MK1 Tennessee Whiskey, a limited-edition collaboration with McLaren Formula 1 Team. The release combines a specially produced Tennessee whiskey with design-focused packaging inspired by McLaren Formula 1 race cars. According to the company, Halo MK1 is the most

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Virginia Distillery Co. Launches Split Barrel Project #1 with Bardstown Bourbon Company

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Virginia Distillery Co. Launches Split Barrel Project #1 with Bardstown Bourbon Company Read Post »

New Release Combines Bourbon and American Single Malt. Virginia Distillery Co. has announced the launch of “The Split Barrel Project,” a new whiskey series intended to bridge Kentucky bourbon and American Single Malt whiskey. The inaugural release, Split Barrel Project #1, is described by the company as a first-of-its-kind blend combining the two whiskey categories.

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A. Smith Bowman Distillery Releases Abraham Bowman Special Release #26 Rye Whiskey

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A. Smith Bowman Distillery Releases Abraham Bowman Special Release #26 Rye Whiskey Read Post »

The Virginia Distillery Revisits Rye Whiskey After 16 Years. A. Smith Bowman Distillery has announced Abraham Bowman Special Release #26, the latest entry in the Abraham Bowman Limited Edition Collection. The release marks the distillery’s return to rye whiskey experimentation within the series for the first time since its inaugural 2010 limited-edition rye release. Distilled in

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Sazerac Company Named Cornerstone Partner of Louisville Soccer Clubs

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Sazerac Company Named Cornerstone Partner of Louisville Soccer Clubs Read Post »

Sazerac is the New Official Spirits Partner of Louisville City FC and Racing Louisville FC. Sazerac Company has entered into a multi-year partnership with Louisville City FC and Racing Louisville FC, becoming a Cornerstone Partner and the Official Spirits Partner of both clubs. The agreement highlights Sazerac’s continued investment in Louisville, where the company is headquartered and maintains a significant operational presence. Stadium

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Old Forester Introduces “The Perfecta” Cocktail for the Kentucky Derby

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Old Forester Introduces “The Perfecta” Cocktail for the Kentucky Derby Read Post »

The New Derby Cocktail Expands Beyond the Mint Julep. Old Forester has announced the debut of “The Perfecta,” a new cocktail created for the 2026 Kentucky Derby season. The cocktail is designed to offer an alternative to the traditional Mint Julep and will be served during Derby week at select Old Forester signature bars. The

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