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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Stitzel-Weller Distillery Exclusive: Blade and Bow 22-Year Bourbon Returns for 2026

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Ultra-Aged Annual Release Returns to Stitzel-Weller Distillery Blade and Bow has announced the 2026 re-release of its 22-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. First introduced in 2015, the expression returns as part of the brand’s annual ultra-premium lineup, produced in extremely limited quantities and tied to the legacy of Stitzel-Weller Distillery. The release is positioned as

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Michter’s Distillery Debuts Barrel Strength Sour Mash Whiskey

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Michter’s Distillery Debuts Barrel Strength Sour Mash Whiskey Read Post »

First-Ever Barrel Strength Release of the Distillery’s Sour Mash Whiskey. Michter’s Distillery has announced the first release of its US★1 Barrel Strength Sour Mash Kentucky Whiskey, set to ship in May 2026. The expression marks the first time the distillery has offered its Sour Mash Whiskey at barrel strength. Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco stated,

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Diageo Opens High-Tech, Sustainable Facility in Montgomery, Alabama

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Diageo Opens High-Tech, Sustainable Facility in Montgomery, Alabama Read Post »

New $415M Montgomery Site Expands Southern U.S. Supply Network. Diageo has officially opened a new 360,000-square-foot manufacturing and warehousing facility in Montgomery. The site, known as Diageo Montgomery, is designed to enhance the company’s supply chain capabilities across the Southern United States, with multi-million case annual production capacity. The facility is strategically positioned to improve

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Widow Jane Distillery Introduces Tequila Ocho Cask Finish Bourbon

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Widow Jane Distillery Introduces Tequila Ocho Cask Finish Bourbon Read Post »

The Collaboration with Tequila Ocho Expands with New Release Widow Jane Distillery has announced the release of Widow Jane Tequila Ocho Cask Finish Bourbon, marking a new phase in its collaboration with Tequila Ocho. The release represents the first time Tequila Ocho has allowed barrels used for its aged expressions to be repurposed for whiskey

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Buffalo Trace Distillery Unveils Eagle Rare 30, Its Oldest Bourbon to Date

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Buffalo Trace Distillery Unveils Eagle Rare 30, Its Oldest Bourbon to Date Read Post »

Buffalo Trace Distillery has led the charge for ultra-aged American whiskey and just debuted Eagle Rare 30, the oldest age-stated bourbon ever released by the distillery. The 30-year expression represents a major milestone in the distillery’s exploration of extended maturation. Eagle Rare 30 comes on the heels of Diageo’s late 2025 release of Blade and Bow

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Sazerac Has Quietly Built a Tennessee Whiskey Powerhouse and It Now Has an Official Name

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Sazerac Has Quietly Built a Tennessee Whiskey Powerhouse and It Now Has an Official Name Read Post »

Sazerac Company has named its Tennessee whiskey operation AJ Bond Distillery, signaling a major step toward the company’s long-anticipated entry into the Tennessee whiskey category. Located in La Vergne, Tennessee, the newly named distillery honors the legacy and partnership of Master Distiller Allisa Henley and the late John Lunn, whose combined expertise laid the foundation

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