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 and Whiskey News

Michter’s Set to Release Its 10 Year Bourbon in April

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Fast Facts about Michter’s 10 Year Bourbon Michter’s was Recently Named the 2023 World’s Most Admired Whiskey by Drinks International Full Details on the Release Michter’s 10 Year Bourbon: This April, Louisville based Michter’s Distillery will begin releasing its 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Our team was humbled and deeply grateful when a few months ago Michter’s

Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Green River Distilling Co.’s New Rye Whiskey Reviewed

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The Owensboro Distillery Puts its Own Spin on the “95-5” Rye Whiskey We recently sat down with Green River Distilling Co.’s Head Distiller, Aaron Harris, on Episode 271 of Bourbon Lens. During that episode, we tasted their newest whiskey. As the third installment in distillery’s core lineup of whiskey, Green River Straight Rye Whiskey was

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Bespoken Spirits’ New Lexington Home to Host Lynyrd Skynyrd

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The brand has planned a night of bourbon tastings, music, and a special guest appearance by Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hell House Whiskey Bespoken Spirits, the innovative California bourbon maker known for its pioneering approach to bourbon aging, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky. The grand opening event is scheduled

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Rare, $15,000 Woodford Reserve Baccarat Crystal Decanter Unveiled for Derby 150

Rare, $15,000 Woodford Reserve Baccarat Crystal Decanter Unveiled for Derby 150 Read Post »

Woodford Reserve Commemorates the 150th Running of the Kentucky Derby with a Rare Decanter of Finished Kentucky Bourbon The team at Woodford Reserve announced the release at a press conference at Churchill Downs Monday morning inside Matt Winn’s Steakhouse. The project was over a year in the making with the Woodford Reserve and Brown-Forman Cooperage

Bourbon Lens Podcast

271: Aaron Harris is Stewarding Green River Distilling into the Future

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Our guest this week is Aaron Harris, Head Distiller at Green River Distilling Co. in Owensboro Kentucky.  Aaron is tasked with stewarding this historic distillery and ensuring its presence as a modern whiskey powerhouse.  We discuss Aaron’s background in whiskey, distillery operations, their latest release of Green River Straight Rye Whiskey, and his goals for

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