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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McLaren F1 Unveils New Jack Daniel’s Livery for Las Vegas

McLaren F1 Unveils New Jack Daniel’s Livery for Las Vegas Read Post »

Unique Livery for this Weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix Highlights the Iconic “Old No. 7” Brand on both McLaren Formula 1 Cars In what is likely one of the most anticipated race weekends of 2023 for American auto racing fans, Jack Daniel’s is set to take center stage on the Formula 1 grid with prominent branding on

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Introducing Old Overholt Extra Aged, Cask Strength Kentucky Rye Whiskey

Introducing Old Overholt Extra Aged, Cask Strength Kentucky Rye Whiskey Read Post »

At 10 Years Old, Old Overholt® Extra Aged Cask Strength Rye is a new ultra-premium expression from the oldest and continually produced and maintained whiskey brand in America. Old Overholt has unveiled Old Overholt® Extra Aged Cask Strength Rye, a 10-year-old rye whiskey hitting shelves in select markets and in limited quantities this fall. Aged

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George Dickel Announces New, Luxury 18 Year Old Bourbon

George Dickel Announces New, Luxury 18 Year Old Bourbon Read Post »

Fast Facts on Dickel Bourbon Aged 18 Years: Full Details on Dickel 18 Year Release: In June 2021, George Dickel made a name for itself in the Bourbon category, introducing Dickel Bourbon – a permanent offering aged 8 years – to the market as an outstanding bourbon for an outstanding price. Following the success of the inaugural variant,

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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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