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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Blue Note Bourbon Forges Long-Term Relationship with Kentucky’s 10th Oldest Distillery

Blue Note Bourbon Forges Long-Term Relationship with Kentucky’s 10th Oldest Distillery Read Post »

B.R. Distilling, through expanding its contract distillation deal with Green River Distilling Company, will triple whiskey production. B.R. Distilling, Memphis’ oldest licensed distillery and producer of Blue Note Bourbon, recently announced it has entered into significant, long-term distillation contract with Bardstown Bourbon Company, parent company of Green River Distilling Company. This contract expands and extends […]

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WWE Superstar & Marvel Actor, Dave Bautista, Joins Devils River Whiskey

WWE Superstar & Marvel Actor, Dave Bautista, Joins Devils River Whiskey Read Post »

Devils River Whiskey is a premium craft distiller of bourbon whiskey based in San Antonio, Texas. Bautista is well-known for his portrayal of “Drax the Destroyer” in Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” Award-winning distiller Devils River Whiskey welcomes Dave Bautista to its ownership team and as the newest member of its Devils Advocates: a group of Devils River

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Elizabeth McCall Puts Her Stamp on Woodford’s New Whiskey Release

Elizabeth McCall Puts Her Stamp on Woodford’s New Whiskey Release Read Post »

Toasted Oak Four Grain is the first Woodford Reserve release to have Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall’s name on the label since earning lead role with distillery Elizabeth McCall has been putting her mark on Woodford Reserve for many years, but this release is the first to bear her name and prestigious title on the label.

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Bardstown’s Latest Collaborative Series Highlights Carter Cellars’ Cabernet

Bardstown’s Latest Collaborative Series Highlights Carter Cellars’ Cabernet Read Post »

Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Discovery #11 is the first to feature its estate-distilled bourbon, while Carter Cellars Collaboration features partnership with Mark and Sherri Carter Bardstown Bourbon Company continues its Discovery Series with its 11th release, this time featuring some of its own distilled bourbon in the blend. And, if one release wasn’t enough, Bardstown has

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Chef Michael Symon and Partners Unveil New Whiskey Company

Chef Michael Symon and Partners Unveil New Whiskey Company Read Post »

River Roots Barrel Company is a Cleveland, Ohio-based spirits curator and distillery dedicated  to curating and sharing the world’s finest spirits. The new whiskey company, co-founded by Celebrity Chef Michael Symon, launches with two single barrel offerings. Barrel VSB-02 is a 146.56 Proof, 13-year Kentucky straight bourbon which spent six years in port wine barrels.

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Savage & Cooke Distillery Announces New Whiskies Featuring Own Distillate

Savage & Cooke Distillery Announces New Whiskies Featuring Own Distillate Read Post »

Two were produced, aged, and bottled at Savage & Cooke Distillery with a third being sourced and then aged and bottled at the distillery. California’s Savage & Cooke Distillery has hit a major milestone in the life of their distillery. Since beginning production in 2018, the distillery has been patiently waiting for their whiskey to

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