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 uncorked bottle of Westward Whiskey Two Malts Rye
Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Westward Whiskey Club 2023 Release, Two Malts Rye: Reviewed

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Westward Whiskey is known for being a leader in the American Single Malt Whiskey world and their Whiskey Club is your chance to try some of their innovative, unique, and experimental whiskies. “Two Malts Rye“, the second Westward Whiskey Club release of 2023 features a mashbill incorporating 12% malted rye grain in addition to Westward’s […]

Great Jones Basquiat Bourbon Collection
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Great Jones Distilling Unveils Three Bourbons Featuring Basquiat Artwork

Great Jones Distilling Unveils Three Bourbons Featuring Basquiat Artwork Read Post »

Manhattan’s first and only whiskey distillery since Prohibition is bringing Basquiat’s iconic artwork back to Great Jones Street, just down the block from the site of his apartment and famous art studio in Noho. The full collection includes the release of three exclusive bottles featuring Basquiat artwork, “Basquiat’s New York” tasting room and the opening

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Rabbit Hole’s New Bourbon is Finished in Ruby Port Casks

Rabbit Hole’s New Bourbon is Finished in Ruby Port Casks Read Post »

Bourbon Lens Thoughts The battle for downtown Louisville Ruby Port supremacy is on with the new release of Rabbit Hole Rabelo. Located just west of Angel’s Envy who is synonymous for their Ruby Port Finish, you will now have the opportunity to compare these two staples of the downtown distillery district in Louisville head to

A Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey Rickhouse in the Spring
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WES Brands Teases “Unprecedented Release” in Partnership with Heaven Hill

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America’s Leading Family-Owned Spirits Company Teams with Spirits Incubator WES Brands for Upcoming Category Innovation Who doesn’t love a little mystery in the world of whiskey? In a teaser press release, WES Brands has announced that a “spirits innovation” is going to be introduced to the world later this summer. While our imagination runs wild,

Kentucky Senator's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Batch 4
Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Reviewing Kentucky Senator Bourbon’s Latest Release #4

Reviewing Kentucky Senator Bourbon’s Latest Release #4 Read Post »

On the desk today for review is Release #4 from Kentucky Senator Bourbon. This 8-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon released in May 2023 and this edition honors John Sherman Cooper. For more details on the Kentucky Senator brand and this specific release, check out the full press release in our archives. A big thank you goes

A bottle of Westward Whiskey on a table surrounded by friends.
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Westward Whiskey Announces Sourdough Release in Collaboration with James Beard Award Winner

Westward Whiskey Announces Sourdough Release in Collaboration with James Beard Award Winner Read Post »

Bourbon Lens Thoughts: More exciting, experimental whiskey coming out of Westward Whiskey today. As a leader in the American Single Malt Whiskey space, we know we can count on Westward for unique, limited releases. It’s great to see this pairing of culinary with whiskey as they partnered with award-winning Baker, Ken Forkish, for a new

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