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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Sagamore Spirit Announces First, Limited Release 6 Year Bottled in Bond Rye

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Penny’s Proof, the fifth annual release of “whiskey in progress” also announced for November 11th. About Penny’s Proof Annual Release: The most ardent fans of Sagamore Spirit’s annual Penny’s Proof release know that getting their hands on this rare whiskey – a sneak preview that reveals the maturation process in progress – is no small […]

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James E. Pepper Unveils New Bourbon in Vintage Decanter

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James E. Pepper Unveils New Bourbon in Vintage Decanter Read Post »

The 5-Year-Old, Barrel Proof Bourbon is bottled in a recreated vintage Decanter, originally bottled at the distillery in the 1940s. The historic James E. Pepper Distillery (DSP-KY-5), located in Lexington, Kentucky, is pleased to announce the nationwide release of a new whiskey:  a 5-Year-Old Barrel Proof Bourbon presented in a recreated vintage Decanter, originally bottled

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Grammy-Winner Michael Bublé Announces New North American Whiskey

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Grammy-Winner Michael Bublé Announces New North American Whiskey Read Post »

Fraser & Thompson is a blend of Canadian Whiskies and Kentucky Bourbon and is blended and bottled at Heaven Hill in Bardstown, KY. It appears as if the “unprecedented release” teased earlier this year by WES Brands and Heaven Hill Distillery has come to fruition. The latest celebrity to enter the whiskey world is Grammy Award

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Virginia Distillery Hits the Ice with New Single Malt Release

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Virginia Distillery Hits the Ice with New Single Malt Release Read Post »

VDC named as the Official “Hometown Whisky of the Washington Capitals” for new NHL season. It is an exciting time for American Single Malt and American Whiskey as the categories continue to grow beyond Bourbon. One way smaller and craft distillers are looking to ensure their place at the table is by engraining themselves in

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WhistlePig Debuts Unorthodox 10th Edition of The Boss Hog

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WhistlePig Debuts Unorthodox 10th Edition of The Boss Hog Read Post »

The Boss Hog X: The Commandments is a limited release and sells for $599.99. WhistlePig Whiskey today debuts the 10th edition of its biggest, boldest and most experimental whiskey, completing a decalogue of The Boss Hog. Each year, WhistlePig’s whiskey makers scour the globe for the best and most interesting barrels to deliver a whiskey deserving

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Balcones Distilling Unveils New Single Malt to Celebrate 15th Anniversary

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Balcones Distilling Unveils New Single Malt to Celebrate 15th Anniversary Read Post »

Cataleja, the latest American Single Malt release from the award-winning distillery is a testament to tradition and a toast to the future Balcones, a leader in the American Single Malt space, has big reasons to celebrate this year as 2023 marks their 15 Year Anniversary. In addition to the milestone, Balcones was recently named “American

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