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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252: Independent Bottlers and Their Important Role In American Whiskey

252: Independent Bottlers and Their Important Role In American Whiskey Read Post »

This week, we are joined by the founders of Lost Lantern and American Mash & Grain to discuss independent bottlers in the American Whiskey landscape.  We discuss the importance of the Independent Bottlers, some of the challenges they face, and the successes they’ve experienced in sourcing the nation’s top whiskies for their labels.  We hope […]

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291 Colorado Whiskey Unveils Trio of Limited Releases, including American Single Malt

291 Colorado Whiskey Unveils Trio of Limited Releases, including American Single Malt Read Post »

The distillery is celebrating 12 years with a host of special limited releases as well as several seasonal whiskies. 291 Colorado Whiskey’s award-winning distillery, celebrates the spirit of innovation with three new, limited releases — the highly anticipated experimental release of 291 E Colorado Whiskey Batch 13, the 291 XII Colorado Whiskey (the twelfth-anniversary release),

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Westward Unveils New Cognac Cask Finish for Whiskey Club Members

Westward Unveils New Cognac Cask Finish for Whiskey Club Members Read Post »

The American Single Malt spent an additional year aging in mature casks that had continuously housed XO Cognac for more than 40 years. Westward Whiskey continues to impress with their Westward Whiskey Club limited releases and this final release of 2023 seems to be no exception. Miles Munroe, past guest on Bourbon Lens Episode 155,

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Heaven’s Door Unveils Bootleg Series Volume V With A Unique Finish

Heaven’s Door Unveils Bootleg Series Volume V With A Unique Finish Read Post »

About Heaven’s Door Bootleg Series Volume V Heaven’s Door Spirits is pleased to announce the highly-anticipated Bootleg Series Volume V release: an 18-year-old straight bourbon whiskey finished in Spanish vermouth rouge casks, exemplifying the brand’s dedication to offering unique and innovative expressions. The annual series, now in its fifth release since debuting in 2019, was

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Buffalo Trace Teams Up with Wrangler in New Clothing Collaboration

Buffalo Trace Teams Up with Wrangler in New Clothing Collaboration Read Post »

The collaboration of two iconic brands brings a modern and versatile clothing collection for men and women featuring tastefully worn-in denim fabrics and finishes. Wrangler®, a global leader in jeanswear and casual apparel, has announced a limited line of clothing with Buffalo Trace Bourbon, the flagship whiskey handcrafted at the World’s Most Award-Winning Distillery in

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Four Branches Bourbon Announces New, Limited Edition Gift Set

Four Branches Bourbon Announces New, Limited Edition Gift Set Read Post »

Four Branches is donating $13 to Folds of Honor for every Four Branches Bourbon Folds of Honor Limited Edition Commemorative Gift Set sold. Four Branches Bourbon, the most recent guest of Bourbon Lens podcast, today announced some exciting news to show its commitment to philanthropy. As you learned in Episode 251, the brand’s namesake honors comrades in arms —

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