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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259: 15 STARS is the Father-Son Team Racking Up Big Whiskey Awards

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259: 15 STARS is the Father-Son Team Racking Up Big Whiskey Awards Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/29286303/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 guests this week are the Father-Son team at 15 STARS Fine Aged Spirits.  Rick and Ricky Johnson join Bourbon Lens to talk whiskey and how they founded the company.  The Johnsons are no stranger to the world of unique grains, given their background

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258: Ross & Squibb Distillery Master Distiller Ian Stirsman

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258: Ross & Squibb Distillery Master Distiller Ian Stirsman Read Post »

Bourbon Lens visits the Willy Wonka Factory of Whiskey this week.  We’re in Lawrenceburg Indiana for an amazing tour at the Ross & Squibb Distillery (formerly known as MGPI) and an eye-opening podcast. Jake and Scott sit down with Master Distiller Ian Stirsman and Master Blender Sam Schmeltzer to discuss the distillery, its history and

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RD1 Spirits Announces New $4.8M Facility Coming to Lexington

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RD1 Spirits Announces New $4.8M Facility Coming to Lexington Read Post »

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced RD1 Spirits plans to locate a bourbon-related project in Lexington/Fayette County. The $4.8 million facility should create 11 full-time positions when fully operational. This exciting new investment will provide a great bourbon experience for visitors to the Fayette County area. As we continue to see growth in Kentucky’s signature bourbon

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Off Hours Bourbon Lands Seven-Figure Deal to Continue Growth

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Off Hours Bourbon Lands Seven-Figure Deal to Continue Growth Read Post »

Funds will be used to propel the whiskey brand’s production capabilities so it can reach more drinkers. Algoma Capital, Growth Beverage’s lending arm dedicated to supporting whiskey brands and distilleries, is thrilled to announce it has closed a seven-figure strategic transaction with Off Hours Bourbon. The funds will be used to fuel Off Hours Bourbon’s production capabilities,

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Chattanooga Whiskey New Experimental Batch 035: Centenary Cask Announced

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Chattanooga Whiskey New Experimental Batch 035: Centenary Cask Announced Read Post »

Chattanooga Whiskey today announced the newest release in their award-winning Experimental Single Batch Series: Batch 035: Centenary Cask. An annual release in the Experimental Single Batch Series, Centenary Cask is an evolving blend of experimental pot-distilled mash bills married and finished in a rare, 100-year-old Oloroso Sherry puncheon. Refilled in the solera style, each annual

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