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.

4 bottles of whiskey from the Samson & Surrey portfolio
Bourbon Lens Podcast

249: Exploring the Unique Whiskey Portfolio of Samson & Surrey

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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/28386548/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] Elayne Duff, Samson & Surrey’s Director of Brand Advocacy, joins Bourbon Lens to talk about their whiskey portfolio. Joining the company in May 2023, Duff brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the position and oversees advocacy team for Samson & Surrey’s […]

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World Champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. Steps into the Whisky Ring

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World Champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. Steps into the Whisky Ring Read Post »

Floyd Mayweather has announced the launch of his new Good Money Canadian Whisky Floyd Mayweather Jr, a worldwide celebrity in the entertainment and boxing world needs no introduction for celebrity status.  Consistent with Floyd’s famous reputation for exclusivity and his luxurious lifestyle, Mayweather is proud to introduce his personal lines of Premium Champagne and fine Canadian

An image of the bottle of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2023 Release with a glass of whiskey.
Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Reviewing the Latest Birthday Bourbon (2023) from Old Forester

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Reviewing the Latest Birthday Bourbon (2023) from Old Forester Read Post »

Up for review today is Old Forester’s annual limited release, Birthday Bourbon. All the details on the 2023 release can be found in the Bourbon Lens archives. Is this rare release going to be worth the hunt this year? Let’s dive in! About 2023 Birthday Bourbon: Scott’s Tasting Notes: Closing Thoughts I will note that

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BHAKTA Spirits Announces New Blend of Rye Whiskey and Brandy

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BHAKTA Spirits Announces New Blend of Rye Whiskey and Brandy Read Post »

BHAKTA 1928 is what the brand considers “whiskey, perfected” — through the magic touch of Armagnac. Fast Facts About BHAKTA 1928 Tasting Notes Full Details on BHAKTA 1928 BHAKTA Spirits, the world’s preeminent House of Vintages, has announced the national debut of its new flagship spirit, BHAKTA 1928 (SRP $69). A boundary-breaking blend of straight

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Hardin’s Creek Bourbon Announces New Trio Sampler Perfect for Holidays

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Hardin’s Creek Bourbon Announces New Trio Sampler Perfect for Holidays Read Post »

Hardin’s Creek Kentucky Series Trio is ideal for gift-gifting. The set features each of the 17 Year Old Bourbon releases from 2023 Beam Suntory has announced the release of The Hardin’s Creek Kentucky Series Trio. The Trio features three 200ml bottles from the original Kentucky Series release earlier this year. That’s one bottle of each

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Deanston’s New 15-Year-Old Scotch was Finished in Tequila Casks

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Deanston’s New 15-Year-Old Scotch was Finished in Tequila Casks Read Post »

Tequila Cask Finishes seem to be on the rise both in American Whiskey and internationally. Likely driven by the increased consumer demand for tequila and further innovation / experimentation in the whiskey world, will Tequila Cask Finishes impress consumers? Today, Deanston Distillery in Scotland announced a new limited-edition release that is now available in the

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