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.

Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Dialing up the Char with Bib & Tucker’s New Double Char

Dialing up the Char with Bib & Tucker’s New Double Char Read Post »

Bib & Tucker launched their Double Char Bourbon nationwide in August 2023 This new bourbon was aged twice to create savory smoky notes and a smooth finish. Bib & Tucker Double Char is first aged for six years in Tennessee in new white American oak, followed by a minimum of five months in a second heavily charred and smoked […]

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Rare Character Revives Historic Brook Hill Whiskey Brand

Rare Character Revives Historic Brook Hill Whiskey Brand Read Post »

Initial Brook Hill offerings include a 10 year old bourbon and an 11 year old rye, each hand selected by co-founder Pablo Moix Rare Character Whiskey recently announced their upcoming release of Brook Hill Whiskey. This revival project not only honors a historic American whiskey label but will now serve as a vehicle for the

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Blade and Bow Tees Up Creative New Partnership with Pro Golfer Wyndham Clark

Blade and Bow Tees Up Creative New Partnership with Pro Golfer Wyndham Clark Read Post »

Introducing The 19th Hole with Blade and Bow, A New Campaign Inviting Golfers of All Skill Levels to Ace their 18 Holes and Celebrate at the 19th Golf and whiskey lovers know that there is no better pairing for celebrating a great day on the course. News today released that another bourbon company has teamed

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Elijah Craig Celebrates Louisville’s PGA Championship with New Commemorative Bottle

Elijah Craig Celebrates Louisville’s PGA Championship with New Commemorative Bottle Read Post »

The “Official Bourbon” of the 2024 PGA Championship has announced a special edition Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Bourbon bottling available nationwide. Highlights of the Partnership: Full Press Release Details: (MARCH 19, 2024) – Elijah Craig welcomes the 2024 PGA Championship back to Louisville, Ky. and Valhalla Golf Club after a decade away from the Bluegrass

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New Cigar Aficionado Guide Prepares You for Kentucky Derby 150

New Cigar Aficionado Guide Prepares You for Kentucky Derby 150 Read Post »

Cigar Aficionado Celebrates the 150th Running of the Kentucky Derby with Comprehensive Guide to All Things Derby Day Everyone in Louisville, Kentucky is bracing themselves for the 150th Running of the Kentucky Derby as the weather finally turns warmer and the horses are prepared to hit the track. Over 170,000 people are expected to head to

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270: Cedar Ridge is a Hidden Gem Distillery in Iowa

270: Cedar Ridge is a Hidden Gem Distillery in Iowa Read Post »

We’re joined by Murphy Quint, Master Distiller for Cedar Ridge Distillery.  Located in Swisher Iowa, Cedar Ridge Distilley is producing a variety of whiskies, including their Iowa Bourbon and American Single Malts, which we taste in this episode.  We discuss QuintEssential American Single Malt, QuintEssential Portside, Barrel Proof Bourbon, and Double Barrel Bourbon.   Stream this

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