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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Woodford Reserve Bourbon “Adorned In Roses” By Artist For 150th Kentucky Derby

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Woodford Reserve Bourbon “Adorned In Roses” By Artist For 150th Kentucky Derby Read Post »

As the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby® 150, Woodford Reserve’s Derby bottle has been an annual collector’s item since 1999. This year’s special release celebrates the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby® and features the artwork of Kentucky native Wylie Caudill, known for his bold, repetitive patterns, and his signature roses. His painting, “Adorned in Roses,” depicts

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New Book is an Adventure in Search of Dusty Booze

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New Book is an Adventure in Search of Dusty Booze Read Post »

Dusty Booze: In Search of Vintage Spirits by Aaron Goldfarb releases Tuesday, March 5th. Aaron Goldfarb’s latest book explores the world of vintage spirits, the “dusty hunters” who chase them, and reflects on the history these dusty bottles reveal. Bourbon Lens has followed the work of Aaron Goldfarb for several years and even featured his

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Beam Suntory Announces New $7.5 Million Donation to Beam Institute at University of Kentucky

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Beam Suntory Announces New $7.5 Million Donation to Beam Institute at University of Kentucky Read Post »

New gift represents Beam Suntory’s continued commitment to the James B. Beam Institute’s mission of advancing the spirits industry in Kentucky and beyond. The University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits and Beam Suntory, a global leader in premium spirits, have renewed their strategic partnership to help strengthen Kentucky’s signature industry for generations to

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Howler Head Launches New Bourbon & Cola RTD

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Howler Head Launches New Bourbon & Cola RTD Read Post »

Catalyst Spirits Enters Ready-To-Drink Market with Howler Head & Cola, Signs UFC Superstar as Global Brand Ambassador Former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker to Introduce Howler Head & Cola to Red-Hot Australian Whiskey Market Catalyst Spirits just announced it is entering the growing global Ready-To-Drink (RTD) market through its popular Howler Head brand – the original super premium banana-flavored bourbon

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268: Exploring the Story of North Carolina’s Oaklore Distilling Co.

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268: Exploring the Story of North Carolina’s Oaklore Distilling Co. Read Post »

Friends and co-Founders, Matt Simpkins and Thomas Bogan, join Bourbon Lens in this week’s podcast. We’re talking Oaklore Distilling Co. in Matthews, NC.  Tom and Matt started like most whiskey hobbyists do, with tasting nights in their basements and at their bars, but quickly developed their passion into a brand and now distillery.  Located in

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American Whiskeys Led 2023 Spirits Exports According to New Report

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American Whiskeys Led 2023 Spirits Exports According to New Report Read Post »

American Whiskeys account for 63% of all U.S. spirits exports, hitting a record of $1.4 billion. 2023 was a banner year for American spirits exports, with total U.S. spirits and American Whiskeys topping new records following the lifting of retaliatory tariffs on American Whiskeys. This news is according to the American Spirits Export Report released today by

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