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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Corazón Teams Up with Buffalo Trace Distillery for Limited Release Tequila Collection

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Corazón Teams Up with Buffalo Trace Distillery for Limited Release Tequila Collection Read Post »

Corazón Tequila announces release of “Expresiones del Corazón 2023 Collection” featuring six premium tequilas, including first añejos aged in French Oak and Weller 12 Year Old barrels Corazón Tequila has announced the 2023 edition of its Expresiones del Corazón Collection. The collection highlights the partnership of Casa San Matías, Mexico’s fourth oldest tequila distillery, and […]

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261: Barrell Craft Spirits Built a Solid Foundation for New Facility

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261: Barrell Craft Spirits Built a Solid Foundation for New Facility Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/29481033/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] Barrell Craft Spirits invited Bourbon Lens to their new Jeffersontown Kentucky blending facility to record this week’s episode of the podcast.  We’re joined by Founder Joe Beatrice and Tripp Stimson, Chief of Distillery Operations. During the episode, we discuss the new facility, its impressive

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Westward Whiskey Club Wraps 2023 with Excellent Cognac Finish

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Westward Whiskey Club Wraps 2023 with Excellent Cognac Finish Read Post »

Westward Whiskey is a clear leader in the American Single Malt Whiskey world. Their direct-to-consumer Whiskey Club is a great opportunity to explore their innovative, unique, and experimental whiskies. “Cognac Cask Finished” was the final Westward Whiskey Club release of 2023 and features a mashbill incorporating 100% malted barley. This Whiskey Club exclusive offering spent nearly

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Sugarlands Distilling Launches New 120 Proof, Unaged Corn Whiskey

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Sugarlands Distilling Launches New 120 Proof, Unaged Corn Whiskey Read Post »

Sugarlands’ Mark & Digger’s Mountain Legacy Corn Whiskey will launch on January 26. Sugarlands Distilling Company just announced the latest addition to its portfolio of craft spirits – Mark and Digger’s Mountain Legacy Corn Whiskey. The new unaged corn whiskey will be available beginning Friday, January 26, at Sugarlands distillery in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and

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RD1 Spirits Breaks Ground on New $5-million Lexington Distillery Destination

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RD1 Spirits Breaks Ground on New $5-million Lexington Distillery Destination Read Post »

Destination will include an interactive, history-meets-innovation experience; a fermentation-to-distillation tour; R&D lab for wood finishing and barrel thieving; VIP speakeasy; craft cocktail bar; and gift shop RD1 Spirits, an award-winning Kentucky Straight Bourbon brand, has unveiled plans for its $4.8 million brand destination, RD1 Distillery at The Commons. This new location will serve as the anchor tenant of The

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Woodford Reserve Aims to Indulge the Senses with New Compartés Chocolate Collection

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Woodford Reserve Aims to Indulge the Senses with New Compartés Chocolate Collection Read Post »

The Perfect Pairing of Chocolates Inspired By Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Woodford Reserve has partnered with award-winning gourmet chocolate brand Compartés to create a limited-edition four-piece chocolate collection that was inspired by Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon. The Los Angeles-based chocolatier offers traditional chocolates with a modern spin on

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