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.

An image of the bottle of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2023 Release with a glass of whiskey.
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Reviewing the Latest Birthday Bourbon (2023) from Old Forester

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

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

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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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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Garrison Brothers Distillery New Official Partner of San Antonio Spurs

Garrison Brothers Distillery New Official Partner of San Antonio Spurs Read Post »

Partnership expands Garrison Brothers’ presence in Texas and comes on the heals of a similar announcement with the Houston Rockets earlier this year Garrison Brothers, Texas’ first legal bourbon distillery, is proud to announce a new partnership with the San Antonio Spurs and the Frost Bank Center. The multi-year deal, which includes Garrison Brothers named an Official Partner of the

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Western Kentucky Distilling Begins Whiskey Production at Its New $30 Million Facility

Western Kentucky Distilling Begins Whiskey Production at Its New $30 Million Facility Read Post »

Distilling Begins at New $30 Million Kentucky-Owned Distillery, Bringing Jobs and Quality Bourbon and Rye Whiskey to Western Kentucky; Expects to Open to Visitors in Future The Western Kentucky Distilling Co. today announced the grand opening of its new $30 million, state-of-the-art distillery in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. The 100% Kentucky-owned distillery, not yet open for

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