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 Unveils $5,000 ‘Rose Mint Julep’ Honoring 150th Kentucky Derby

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Woodford Reserve $1,000 and $5,000 Mint Julep Charity Cups Benefit the Backside Learning Center at Churchill Downs In the lead up to the 150th Run for the Roses, Woodford Reserve and Brown-Forman have unveiled their annual charity Mint Julep offerings. This year, two different cups are available for purchase, with proceeds benefitting a nonprofit organization near […]

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Balcones Announces New “Mirador Eclipse” Limited Edition American Single Malt

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Balcones Announces New “Mirador Eclipse” Limited Edition American Single Malt Read Post »

Mirador Eclipse is a tribute to the beauty and unpredictability of solar eclipses. The whisky is meant to honor the celestial event by pushing flavor exploration into a different light. Fast Facts about Mirador Eclipse: Full Details on the Release: With the award-winning, Waco-based distillery located in the heart of the eclipse’s path of totality, the

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273: Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey But With a Strong Age Statement

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Jake and Scott sit down with the two newest batches of the Jack Daniel’s Aged Series of Tennessee Whiskey.  These include Batch 2 of the 12 Year and Batch 3 of the 10 Year.  How do they stack up and are they worth the hunt?  Find out in today’s episode! The Jack Daniel Distillery recently

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J. Mattingly 1845 Celebrates “National Pet Day” with Two New Whiskeys

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J. Mattingly 1845 Celebrates “National Pet Day” with Two New Whiskeys Read Post »

Details for the National Pet Day Event: April 13th Event Includes Limited Edition Whiskeys Adoptable Animals, Food Truck and More Full Details on the Event: J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery, created by Jeff Mattingly, a descendant of distilling pioneer John Graves Mattingly, will celebrate National Pet Day on April 13th with an on-site festival complete with animals

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Rosebank Distillery, Shuttered for 30 Years, Set to Re-Open

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Rosebank Distillery, known as ‘King of the Lowlands’, is set to open its doors to the public on June 7, 2024 Full Details on the Distillery: Rosebank Distillery, known as the ‘King of the Lowlands’ and a brand within the Ian Macleod Distillers portfolio, is set to open its doors to the public on Friday 7th June.

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Booker’s New Release: Springfield Batch Just Announced by Beam Distilling

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The first Booker’s batch of 2024 is called the Springfield Batch to honor Booker Noe’s hometown of Springfield, Kentucky. Fast Facts about Booker’s – Springfield Batch Full Details From Fred Noe: The first Booker’s batch of 2024 is called the Springfield Batch to honor my dad’s hometown of Springfield, Kentucky. This rural town in central

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