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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Call Family Distillers Debuts New Whiskey: The Reverend Sour Mash

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North Carolina-based Call Family Distillers has announced the release of The Reverend Sour Mash Whiskey. The Reverend is a small batch, hand-crafted sour mash whiskey that pays homage to seven generations of American distillers and whiskey makers. The Reverend, Daniel Call, mentor to a young Jasper Daniel and friend to trailblazing distiller Nathan Green, gave […]

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New Riff Distilling Promotes Brian Sprance to Master Distiller

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New Riff Distilling Promotes Brian Sprance to Master Distiller Read Post »

Familiar face in the New Riff team has been named the first Master Distiller in the distillery’s history New Riff Distilling announced head distiller Brian Sprance has been named master distiller, the first designation in the distillery’s history. Sprance has been with the Newport, Kentucky distillery since its inception in 2014. Ahead of the distillery’s

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New “Double Double Oaked” Bourbon Released at Woodford Reserve Today

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Fast Facts on Woodford Double Double Oaked: Full Details on Woodford Double Double Oaked Versailles, Ky (January 23, 2024) — Woodford Reserve has released its highly-anticipated expression of Double Double Oaked Bourbon for 2024, part of an annual series that celebrates Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall’s commitment to innovation and craftsmanship.  The product will be available in

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Green River Distilling Co. Introduces New Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

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The release marks the fourth product from the growing brand as distribution grows to eight new states Following a banner year of growth, Green River Distilling Co., part of Bardstown Bourbon Co., will double down in 2024 with the release of its highly anticipated Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. Distribution is also slated to expand this

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New Barrel Strength “The Beverly Reserve” American Whiskey Reviewed

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New Barrel Strength “The Beverly Reserve” American Whiskey Reviewed Read Post »

Beverly Spirits recently expanded their portfolio with a “big brother” of sorts to its original release. We previously reviewed their first offering, Beverly High Rye, and found that it offered a unique and balanced blend of whiskies from two distilleries. The Beverly Reserve, the sophomore release, was again crafted in collaboration with Cedar Ridge Distillery

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262: Beverly Spirits and Their New Barrel Strength American Whiskey

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262: Beverly Spirits and Their New Barrel Strength American Whiskey Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/29584108/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 Andrew Borenzweig, Founder of Beverly Spirits.  Andrew joins Bourbon Lens to discuss the path that led him to build a luxury spirits brand, crafting the liquid with Master Blender Murphy Quint, and (of course) his portfolio of American Whiskey. 

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