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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Westland Distillery Demonstrates its Commitment to Environment with New B Corp™ Certification

Westland Distillery Demonstrates its Commitment to Environment with New B Corp™ Certification Read Post »

The announcement comes on the heels of Westland’s Energy Star Certification in 2023. American Single Malt Whiskey Producer Meets the Required Social & Environmental Targets to Become a Certified B Corporation. Already one of the original leading American Single Malt Whiskey producers, Westland Distillery announces today another proud achievement: earning B Corp™ Certification, which demands […]

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High n’ Wicked and Foursquare Partner for New Rum Cask-Finished Irish Whiskey

High n’ Wicked and Foursquare Partner for New Rum Cask-Finished Irish Whiskey Read Post »

The 7th Singular Limited Release is Finished for Six Months in Ex- Foursquare Barbados Rum Casks High n’ Wicked recently launched its limited release collaboration with Foursquare Rum Distillery. The Single Grain Irish Whiskey was aged in ex-bourbon casks and then finished ex-“Mark X 2007” Barbados Rum from Foursquare Rum Distillery. Members of Bourbon Lens Patreon Tasting Club

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Lisa Wicker Named First Master Distiller of New Garrard County Distilling Co.

Lisa Wicker Named First Master Distiller of New Garrard County Distilling Co. Read Post »

Staghorn has named award-winning craft whiskey maker Lisa Wicker as the first Master Distiller of its recently opened Garrard County Distilling Co. in Lancaster, Kentucky. The former Widow Jane Distillery leader will oversee whiskey making at the largest all-new independent distillery in the commonwealth, capable of producing 8.5 million proof gallons or 150,000 barrels of whiskey a year. The

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Misunderstood Whiskey’s New Campaign for National Cancer Prevention Month

Misunderstood Whiskey’s New Campaign for National Cancer Prevention Month Read Post »

$1 Donated for Each Misunderstood Ginger Spiced Whiskey Bottle Sold During National Cancer Prevention Month  In support of National Cancer Prevention Month this February, Misunderstood Whiskey Co. today announced the return of its philanthropic campaign,  “Have A Toddy, Help Somebody”, which raises funds for the JDJ CHARITABLE Foundation in support of families battling cancer and for cancer research. Throughout February,

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265: Inside the World-Class Whiskey Bar at Watch Hill Proper

265: Inside the World-Class Whiskey Bar at Watch Hill Proper Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/29896163/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] Bourbon Lens visits Louisville’s premier whiskey bar and restaurant, Watch Hill Proper.  Founders Josh Howes and Tommy Craggs sit down with Jake and Scott to discuss their journey to opening Watch Hill Proper.  This is a true destination to see when visiting Louisville and

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Two Distilleries Team Up for Friendly Super Bowl Wager to Benefit Charity

Two Distilleries Team Up for Friendly Super Bowl Wager to Benefit Charity Read Post »

The “Battle of Red and Gold”. Kansas City vs. San Francisco. Call it “The Rickhouse Rumble”. Two local whiskey producers have put a friendly wager on the line for Super Bowl Sunday. Weston (Kansas City), Missouri’s Holladay Distillery and San Francisco’s Gold Bar Distillery / Gold Bar Whiskey have come together in support of their

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