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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Kentucky’s Preeminent Brandy Distillery Announces First Foray into Bourbon

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Kentucky’s Preeminent Brandy Distillery Announces First Foray into Bourbon Read Post »

Bourbon Lens Thoughts: The leading American Brandy Distillery, Copper & Kings, is set to release their first bourbon! Given our past experiences tasting their brandy, we can’t wait to try this bourbon. And, of course, it’s finished in Apple Brandy casks (for 12 months!). We have a sneaking suspicion that this finished bourbon is going […]

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New Whiskey & Coffee RTD, Hard Cold Brew, Launches with 3 Flavors

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New Whiskey & Coffee RTD, Hard Cold Brew, Launches with 3 Flavors Read Post »

The New Whiskey-Based RTD Line will Come In Three Bold, Delicious Flavors: Black, Vanilla and Mocha Kentucky Coffee, known for its signature coffee-flavored whiskey, announces expansion into the ready-to-drink category with the debut of their new Hard Cold Brews, a mixed cocktail made with premium whiskey and cold brew. Hitting shelves nationwide this Fall, Kentucky

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243: Freddie Johnson on Why Buffalo Trace is One of America’s Most Popular Distilleries

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243: Freddie Johnson on Why Buffalo Trace is One of America’s Most Popular Distilleries Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/27992292/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] We continue our 5 Year Anniversary and Bourbon Heritage Month celebration with a legend in the Kentucky Bourbon industry, Freddie Johnson from Buffalo Trace Distillery.   Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there. 

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Angel’s Envy Expands “Toast the Trees” Initiative in 10th Year

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Angel’s Envy Expands “Toast the Trees” Initiative in 10th Year Read Post »

ANGEL’S ENVY and the Arbor Day Foundation are planting trees in under-served urban neighborhoods across the U.S. and inviting consumers to partake in a virtual tree planting experience to support urban tree canopy restoration in local communities. Angel’s Envy, the Louisville-based distiller that produces finished whiskeys, today announced the expansion of their 10th annual Toast the Trees initiative

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DISCUS Moves Into New Digs on Capitol Hill

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DISCUS Moves Into New Digs on Capitol Hill Read Post »

DISCUS headquarters features an exclusive cocktail bar and celebrates spirits heritage and hospitality Coinciding with the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States’ (DISCUS) 50th anniversary, the leading trade association for the spirits industry announced today it has officially opened the doors of its new headquarters at 101 Constitution Avenue on Capitol Hill. We are beyond

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Don’t Miss Your Chance to Buy Michigan’s Best Cherry Whiskey

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Don’t Miss Your Chance to Buy Michigan’s Best Cherry Whiskey Read Post »

The whiskey is infused with more than 200 pounds of Montmorency sour cherries and is bottled at 109.4 Proof. It will be available online for the first-time starting September 8th. Fresh off its 4th annual Cherry Whiskey Fest in Michigan, the team at Traverse City Whiskey Co. (TCWC), will make its limited-edition Barrel Proof Cherry Whiskey available for the first-time outside of Michigan. On Friday, September 8 beginning at 10:30 ET, the true small batch

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