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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Empirical Distills and Releases New Doritos Nacho Cheese Spirit

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Empirical Distills and Releases New Doritos Nacho Cheese Spirit Read Post »

Collaboration Imbues Iconic Nacho Cheese Flavor of Doritos Into a First-of-Its-Kind Distilled Spirit Doritos has unveiled a collaboration with global flavor innovator Empirical: Empirical x Doritos® Nacho Cheese Spirit. This limited-release offers a multi-sensorial, delicious beverage experience that smells and tastes just like the real thing – bringing the iconic flavor of Doritos Nacho Cheese Chips into […]

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The King of Kentucky 2023 Release Bourbon Review

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The King of Kentucky 2023 Release Bourbon Review Read Post »

Today, we’re reviewing the latest release of King of Kentucky from Brown-Forman. Brown-Forman distilled this bourbon 16 Years ago, way back on July 19, 2007. King of Kentucky is an annual, single barrel release from Brown-Forman and features Kentucky Straight Bourbon bottled at cask strength. You can find all the details in the original press release

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Stephen Curry’s New Kentucky Bourbon, Gentleman’s Cut, Reviewed

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Stephen Curry’s New Kentucky Bourbon, Gentleman’s Cut, Reviewed Read Post »

Today, we are reviewing Four-time NBA Champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry‘s debut bourbon release. Gentleman’s Cut Kentucky Straight Bourbon was created in partnership with Boone County Distilling Co. It launched earlier this year before the NBA season tipped off. Curry’s new whiskey is comprised of 5-7 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon distilled on a copper

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Pernod Ricard Announces New Chinese Malt Whisky and Distillery Experience

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Pernod Ricard Announces New Chinese Malt Whisky and Distillery Experience Read Post »

Pernod is the first international firm to make whisky in China. Additionally, The Chuan Malt Whisky Distillery Experience Centre is now open to the public. Pernod Ricard just introduced The Chuan Pure Malt Whisky. This is the first-ever product of The Chuan Distillery, which opened in November 2021 as $150M malt whisky distillery in Emeishan of

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Old Forester Drops New 117 Series Scotch Cask Finish (and We Tasted It)

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Old Forester Drops New 117 Series Scotch Cask Finish (and We Tasted It) Read Post »

Old Forester 117 Series highlights innovation with Kentucky Bourbon finished in Scotch barrels from Brown-Forman’s whisky portfolio. It was a very Scottish morning on Whiskey Row in Downtown Louisville Tuesday. Old Forester treated guests to the sounds of bagpipes and drums as they braved to cold morning in anticipation of Old Forester’s latest edition of

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A. Smith Bowman Unleashes its New Batch 3 Cask Strength Bourbon

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A. Smith Bowman Unleashes its New Batch 3 Cask Strength Bourbon Read Post »

A. Smith Bowman Distillery, Virginia’s oldest distillery, just announced the return of its award-winning Cask Strength Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Now in its third year, the annual cask strength offering showcases the excellence in craft distilling bourbon enthusiasts have come to expect from A. Smith Bowman Distillery. Details on A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Bourbon

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