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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Woodford Reserve Releases Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Finish in Distillery Series

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Limited-Edition Bourbon Finished in French Oak Wine Barrels Woodford Reserve has released a new limited-edition expression as part of its annual Distillery Series: Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Finish. The bourbon is fully matured Woodford Reserve Bourbon finished in French oak cabernet sauvignon barrels, which impart dark fruit and herbal notes to the whiskey. The Distillery Series […]

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Sugarlands Accelerates Broken Antler Flavored Whiskey Growth with Two New Flavors Available Nationwide

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Sugarlands Accelerates Broken Antler Flavored Whiskey Growth with Two New Flavors Available Nationwide Read Post »

Two New Flavors Launch as Brand Moves Beyond Regional Availability Sugarlands Distilling Company announced the next phase of expansion for its Broken Antler Flavored Whiskey brand, introducing two new expressions—Salted Caramel, available February 10, 2026, and Spiced Apple, arriving in the coming weeks. The launch coincides with the brand’s official national distribution rollout following its

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$6,000 Bourbon Alert: Michter’s Celebration Returns with Just 315 Bottles Worldwide

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$6,000 Bourbon Alert: Michter’s Celebration Returns with Just 315 Bottles Worldwide Read Post »

Michter’s Ultra-Limited Release Ships in February 2026 Michter’s Distillery will begin shipping the 2025 Edition of Michter’s Celebration Sour Mash Whiskey in February 2026, marking only the fifth release of the ultra-limited expression. Just 315 bottles will be available worldwide, with a suggested retail price of $6,000 per bottle in the United States. The whiskey

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Redbreast Expands Iberian Series with Moscatel Wine Cask Edition

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Redbreast Expands Iberian Series with Moscatel Wine Cask Edition Read Post »

Limited-Edition Irish Whiskey Finished in Málaga Moscatel Casks Redbreast has announced the launch of Redbreast Moscatel Wine Cask Edition, the fifth release in the brand’s Iberian Series. The limited-edition Irish single pot still whiskey continues the series’ focus on finishing in distinctive fortified wine casks, using Moscatel wine casks sourced from Bodegas Quitapenas in southern

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Basil Hayden Revives 8-Year-Old “Bibbed” Bourbon in Tribute to Booker Noe’s 1992 Vision

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Basil Hayden Revives 8-Year-Old “Bibbed” Bourbon in Tribute to Booker Noe’s 1992 Vision Read Post »

The Classic, Small Batch Bourbon Returns with Iconic Packaging and Age Statement Basil Hayden has announced the limited return of the Basil Hayden 8-Year-Old “Bibbed” Bourbon, set to be available at the James B. Beam Distilling Co.’s American Outpost beginning February 14 at 9:00 a.m. EST. The re-release pays tribute to Booker Noe’s original 1992 vision for

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Lagavulin 11 Year Old Sweet Peat Brings a Sweeter Balance to Islay Smoke

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Lagavulin 11 Year Old Sweet Peat Brings a Sweeter Balance to Islay Smoke Read Post »

A New Take on Islay Peat Balances Smoke with Oak-Driven Sweetness Lagavulin has announced the release of Lagavulin 11 Year Old Sweet Peat Single Malt Scotch Whisky, marking the Islay distillery’s first new permanent expression in nine years. Aged for 11 years in first-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks, the new release is designed to balance Lagavulin’s

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