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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New Cigar Rye Whiskey was Finished in Cold-Smoked Tobacco Barrels

New Cigar Rye Whiskey was Finished in Cold-Smoked Tobacco Barrels Read Post »

Finishing rye whiskey in these barrels produces the delicate sweet and smoky aromas of a fine cigar. Buzzard’s Roost Sipping Whiskey is releasing a new batch of its popular Cigar Rye. Cigar Rye is available now in limited quantities at the Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey Row Experience and on store shelves. Additionally, Buzzard’s Roost Cigar Rye […]

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Evan Williams Bourbon Experience Unveils Limited 10 Year Anniversary Bottling

Evan Williams Bourbon Experience Unveils Limited 10 Year Anniversary Bottling Read Post »

Louisville’s original distillery to mark the occasion with new release and free block party on Saturday, November 18th. One of the premier stops on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® in Louisville is the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience. If you’ve not been, now just might be the best time to head there as they celebrate their 10th

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Garden & Gun Announces Showcase of Exclusive Kentucky Bourbon Experiences

Garden & Gun Announces Showcase of Exclusive Kentucky Bourbon Experiences Read Post »

“G&G Distilled“ is a week of curated events and experiences showcasing Kentucky’s Bourbon Country which kicks off on April 23, 2024. Garden & Gun, in partnership with Team Kentucky, Bullitt County Tourism, Louisville Tourism, Oldham County Tourism, Visit Bardstown, Visit Lex and Heaven’s Door Distillery, present G&G Distilled – a week of Garden & Gun-curated events that showcase the incredible food, people, music and spirit of Kentucky. The six day

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Barrell Craft Spirits Announces 2024 Edition of New Year Bourbon

Barrell Craft Spirits Announces 2024 Edition of New Year Bourbon Read Post »

Barrell Craft Spirits has unveiled its annual bourbon to ring in the New Year: Barrell Bourbon New Year 2024. The 2024 blend symbolizes fresh opportunities and positivity wrapped into an eclectic selection of bourbons from various states. Tasting notes describe it as bright, rich, and offering a mix of fresh and baked fruits and syrupy desserts. This release includes Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Wyoming, New York, Texas, Ohio, and Maryland bourbons aged between 5 and 15 years. It hints at flavors like snickerdoodle and stroopwafel when mixed with spring water.

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BAXUS Acquires BoozApp to Offer Transparent Wine and Spirits Pricing

BAXUS Acquires BoozApp to Offer Transparent Wine and Spirits Pricing Read Post »

BAXUS, the pioneer marketplace enabling wine and whiskey enthusiasts to buy, sell and trade rare, vintage wines and spirits, today announced the acquisition of BoozApp. The App has democratized the U.S. liquor industry with data on tens of thousands of unique bottles and already over 100,000 users on the platform, becoming the top destination for any

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Brown-Forman Releases Rare Decanter Honoring 150th Anniversary (and We Tasted It!)

Brown-Forman Releases Rare Decanter Honoring 150th Anniversary (and We Tasted It!) Read Post »

Only 150 bottles remain of the 12 ½ year old Kentucky Bourbon which were originally intended for the company’s special events and tastings. This bourbon was informally announced at a private event hosted by Brown-Forman during the 2023 Kentucky Derby week festivities. Bourbon Lens was fortunate enough to be invited by Brown-Forman and we could

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