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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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291 Colorado Whiskey Recognized as “Icons Of Whisky” Brand Innovator of 2024

291 Colorado Whiskey Recognized as “Icons Of Whisky” Brand Innovator of 2024 Read Post »

291 E Colorado Whiskey “Experimental” product line has become a testament to the distillery’s pursuit of excellence in craft distilling. Award-winning 291 Colorado Whiskey has proven itself when it comes to pushing the boundaries of whiskey innovation. The Colorado-based distillery is proud to announce its recent distinction as the Brand Innovator of the Year at Icons of Whisky […]

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266: Makers of Missouri Bourbon: Get to Know Holladay Distillery

266: Makers of Missouri Bourbon: Get to Know Holladay Distillery Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/30003838/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1085999/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Our guest this week is Kyle Merklein, Master Distiller for Holladay Distillery. Based in Weston Missouri, Holladay Distillery made a splash in the bourbon world when they released a 6 Year Botted in Bond Missouri Bourbon in 2022.  Since that time, they’ve had several

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Ammunition Whiskey Announces New Sponsorship in NASCAR Xfinity Series

Ammunition Whiskey Announces New Sponsorship in NASCAR Xfinity Series Read Post »

Ammunition Wines & Whiskey has announced a partnership and sponsorship deal with NASCAR Driver Anthony Alfredo. The partnership kicks off Saturday, February 17, at Daytona International Speedway during the Daytona 500 race weekend. Alfredo will pilot the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro for Our Motorsports. Ammunition Wine & Whiskey’s logo will be displayed above the lower

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Brown-Forman Announces Sale of Jack Daniel Cooperage in Alabama

Brown-Forman Announces Sale of Jack Daniel Cooperage in Alabama Read Post »

Brown-Forman Corporation just announced the sale of its cooperage in Trinity, Alabama, to Independent Stave Company (ISCO). The deal is expected to close by May 1, 2024 at which time the Jack Daniel Cooperage will be renamed to the Alabama Cooperage upon closing. Most importantly for fans of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, the cooperage will

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Heaven’s Door Unveils Debut Whiskey in New ‘Exploration Series’

Heaven’s Door Unveils Debut Whiskey in New ‘Exploration Series’ Read Post »

Heaven’s Door will unveil two unique expressions under The Exploration Series banner annually; the debut offering is finished in Calvados apple brandy casks. Heaven’s Door Spirits proudly announces The Exploration Series. This latest collection of limited expressions continues to redefine premium craft whiskey. Led by Master Distiller Ken Pierce and Master Blender Alex Moore, Heaven’s

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Sugarlands Distilling Returns to NASCAR as “Official Spirits Partner of Kroger Racing”

Sugarlands Distilling Returns to NASCAR as “Official Spirits Partner of Kroger Racing” Read Post »

The distillery will be featured as co-primary paint scheme on Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s No. 47 Camaro in the NASCAR Cup Series later this year Sugarlands Distilling Company recently announced the extension of its partnership with Kroger Racing and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the No. 47 Camaro ZL1 and reigning DAYTONA 500 Champion. As part

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