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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BLACKENED’s New Rye Whiskey Asks You to “Rye the Lightning”

BLACKENED’s New Rye Whiskey Asks You to “Rye the Lightning” Read Post »

Rye the Lightning™ Is A Limited Edition Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys, Double Cask Finished in Madeira and Rum Casks, and sonically-enhanced with BLACKENED’s Propriety BLACK NOISE™ Process. Fast Facts about Rye the Lightning 2024 Full Details on the Release: NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, award-winning BLACKENED Whiskey® announces the release of the 2024 edition of

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Overholt’s New Monongahela Mash Rye Whiskey Launches Nationwide

Overholt’s New Monongahela Mash Rye Whiskey Launches Nationwide Read Post »

A. Overholt pays homage to its historical mashbill with a fully balanced, robust and complex American Rye Whiskey Fast Facts about A. Overholt Monongahela Mash: Full Details on A. Overholt: CLERMONT, Ky., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Overholt™, the longest-standing American whiskey brand maintained continuously since 1810, announced its newest release, A. Overholt shepherding the newest

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Jim Beam Introduces 4 New “Kentucky Coolers” RTD Flavors

Jim Beam Introduces 4 New “Kentucky Coolers” RTD Flavors Read Post »

Kentucky Coolers are 5% ABV and offered in flavors of Blueberry Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Orange Crush and Peach Crush. Drawing on the wild popularity of Ready-to-Drink (RTD) beverages, Jim Beam has expanded its lineup of Kentucky Coolers. The malt-based beverage will continue to be produced in partnership with The Boston Beer Company. Each bears the

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

Woodford Unveils $5,000 ‘Rose Mint Julep’ Honoring 150th Kentucky Derby Read Post »

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

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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