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.

Two Bourbons from Mary Dowling Whiskey Company
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Mary Dowling Whiskey Company Launches with Two Unique Finished Bourbons

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Mary Dowling Whiskey Company Launches with Two Unique Finished Bourbons Read Post »

Pernod Ricard and Rabbit Hole Distillery Founder, Kaveh Zamanian, recently announced their joint venture to launch the Mary Dowling Whiskey Company. The new whiskey company launches with two distinct, finished bourbons to honor “The Mother of Bourbon” and to tell one of the greatest, relatively unknown stories in American Whiskey. The full press release from Pernod […]

Diageo’s Orphan Barrel Scarlet Shade Rye
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239: Diageo Master Blender and Orphan Barrel’s New ‘Scarlet Shade’ Rye

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239: Diageo Master Blender and Orphan Barrel’s New ‘Scarlet Shade’ Rye Read Post »

In this week’s epsiode of the Bourbon Lens Podcast, we are joined by Samantha Johnson, Master Blender for Diageo and their most recent Orphan Barrel Series release, Scarlet Shade Rye Whiskey.  For those unfamiliar, Orphan Barrel Whiskey Co. is a project to save nearly forgotten barrels of well-aged whiskey and share them with the world.

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Watershed Distillery in Ohio Acquired by Global Beverage Group

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Watershed Distillery in Ohio Acquired by Global Beverage Group Read Post »

Watershed Distillery and Marussia Beverages USA, a  producer and importer of premium craft spirits and wines, announced this week that Marussia Beverages USA has acquired Watershed Distillery, making the Columbus-based maker of award winning bourbons, gins, vodka and specialty spirits a valuable part of the group’s focused and premium portfolio. Watershed Distillery was founded in

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Hemingway Whiskey Company Announces Its New Signature Edition Rye

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Hemingway Whiskey Company Announces Its New Signature Edition Rye Read Post »

Fast Facts on Hemingway Signature Edition: Hemingway Rye Whiskey Signature Edition Press Release Hemingway Whiskey Company announced the highly anticipated debut of its core expression, Hemingway Rye Whiskey Signature Edition. This new offering is family-made and builds upon eight generations of Kentucky whiskey heritage. In addition to Kentucky, Tennessee, and Florida, Signature Edition will be available in 10 new states

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Graham McTavish’s New Spirits Company Launches The Warchief, a 7 Year Bottled In Bond Bourbon

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Graham McTavish’s New Spirits Company Launches The Warchief, a 7 Year Bottled In Bond Bourbon Read Post »

Scotsman, Graham McTavish, has launched McTavish Spirits and their first release is a 7 year Bottled in Bond Bourbon from Indiana. Fast Facts on The Warchief: Tasting Notes: Full Press Release from McTavish Spirits Our goal at McTavish Spirits is to create a brand that shatters the conventional “celebrity-driven” paradigm. Our vision is to create a vibrant community that brings

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Elijah Craig Announces Special Release of Toasted Barrel Finish for Ryder Cup

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Elijah Craig Announces Special Release of Toasted Barrel Finish for Ryder Cup Read Post »

The new, limited edition Elijah Craig will feature a finish that uses European Toasted Oak barrels. It will retail for $99.99. Fast Facts About the Release: Press Release from Heaven Hill Brands Recording Elijah Craig Ryder Cup Toasted: Elijah Craig just announced the release of its Limited-Edition Toasted Barrel finished in European Toasted Oak Barrels

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