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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Misunderstood Whiskey’s New Campaign for National Cancer Prevention Month

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$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

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[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

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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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New Limited-Edition Samuel Maverick Double Barrel Bourbon Celebrates the Rodeo

New Limited-Edition Samuel Maverick Double Barrel Bourbon Celebrates the Rodeo Read Post »

Samuel Maverick Rodeo Edition is limited to 107 bottles and features a velvety mouthfeel with creme brûlée, sweet caramel, and cola flavors highlighted on the palate Maverick Distilling is releasing a limited-edition Samuel Maverick Double Barrel Bourbon Rodeo Edition, a Certified Texas Whiskey in celebration of the San Antonio Rodeo. The Samuel Maverick Double Barrel Bourbon Rodeo Edition is pot distilled, aged in the Lone

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Chattanooga Whiskey Introduces Unique White Port Cask Finished Bourbon

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Chattanooga, TN (February 8, 2024) – Chattanooga Whiskey announced the latest release in their Barrel Finishing Series: White Port Cask Finished. This marks the independent distillery’s fourth offering in the limited-edition series, an annual release that celebrates the union of Chattanooga Whiskey’s unique Tennessee High Malt style with a variety of classic finishing casks. Tennessee

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How to Win a Once in a Lifetime VIP Blanton’s Gold Barrel Selection Experience

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Each entry costs $100 in the form of a donation benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital For the first time, Sazerac Barrel Select (SBS), Sazerac’s single barrel release program, is holding a sweepstakes for the chance to select and purchase a barrel of Blanton’s Gold Bourbon. The Blanton’s Gold Charity Sweepstakes will be open to the

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