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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Inaugural Batch of Raconteur Rye Whiskey Introduced by Rare Bird 101

Inaugural Batch of Raconteur Rye Whiskey Introduced by Rare Bird 101 Read Post »

Fast Facts about Batch 1 Raconteur Rye Whiskey: The WoodWork Collective and David Jennings (a/k/a Rare Bird 101) Collaborated for Batch 1 of Raconteur Rye, Finished in Mizunara Oak Full Details on Raconteur Rye Whiskey: LOUISVILLE, KY (April 22, 2024) – The WoodWork Collective and David Jennings, spirits author and founder of Rare Bird 101, […]

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Maker’s Mark Expands World’s Largest White Oak Research Repository

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The joint effort with the University of Kentucky planted 2,000 white oak seedlings at Star Hill Farm, the home of Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, Ky. In celebration of Earth Month (April) and Earth Day (April 22), University of Kentucky forestry researchers along with Maker’s Mark team members planted some 2,000 white-oak seedlings at Maker’s

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The Founder of Nelson’s Green Brier’s Next Big Move Revealed

The Founder of Nelson’s Green Brier’s Next Big Move Revealed Read Post »

Big Thirst Expands Team and Strengthens Services to Distilleries with Industry Expert Andy Nelson. AUSTIN, Texas (April 22, 2024) — Big Thirst, the beverage industry’s most comprehensive e-commerce sales, consulting, and marketing company, has expanded its team by adding Andy Nelson to its consulting practice. Big Thirst consulting services help distilleries streamline business operations with improved processes.

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Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke Bourbon Relaunches After Successful Debut

Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke Bourbon Relaunches After Successful Debut Read Post »

Rejoining the Basil Hayden family for a limited time, Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke is available now nationwide. Fast Facts about Subtle Smoke When first released in 2022, Basil Hayden challenged the notion that smoky spirits are harsh with the limited-edition release, Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke. Crafted by eighth generation distiller, Freddie Noe, Basil Hayden Subtle

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275: Keeper’s Heart and the Bright Future of O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co.

275: Keeper’s Heart and the Bright Future of O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co. Read Post »

Jake is joined by Brian Nation to talk about Keeper’s Heart Whiskey and catch up since his first appearance back in Bourbon Lens Episode 153. Keeper’s Heart is a unique blend of Irish Whiskeys and American Whiskeys.  Bringing together two unique distilling traditions, O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co. and Keeper’s Heart are led by industry legend, Master

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