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.

Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon 2023
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Garrison Brothers Distillery Announces a ‘HazMat’ Release of Cowboy Bourbon® for 2023

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Garrison Brothers Distillery Announces a ‘HazMat’ Release of Cowboy Bourbon® for 2023 Read Post »

The 140.9 Proof Uncut, Unfiltered, Cask Strength Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey Releases on September 23, 2023 Fast Facts About Cowboy Bourbon® ‘HazMat’ 2023: Garrison Brothers, Texas’ first legal bourbon distillery, will release the 2023 Cowboy Bourbon® ‘HazMat’ on Saturday September 23 at their annual distillery event in Hye, Texas. This year’s uncut, unfiltered, cask-strength release clocks in an astounding […]

A brick sidewalk with a crowd of people at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival.
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Kentucky Bourbon Festival Announces 2024 Dates; 2023 Event is Sold Out

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Kentucky Bourbon Festival Announces 2024 Dates; 2023 Event is Sold Out Read Post »

Bourbon Lens Thoughts: Are you traveling to Bardstown, KY next month for the sold out Kentucky Bourbon Festival? Make sure you reach out to Scott as he will be there all weekend and we would love to connect with you while we are there. If you don’t make it this year for 2023, they also

An image of the bottle of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2023 Release with a glass of whiskey.
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Old Forester Announces New Birthday Bourbon Release and Sweepstakes to Win

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Old Forester Announces New Birthday Bourbon Release and Sweepstakes to Win Read Post »

Bourbon Lens Thoughts Are you ready for Old Forester 2023 Birthday Bourbon? This new release will again be featured through a national sweepstakes to celebrate George Garvin Brown’s Birthday. Are you entering for a chance to win this sought after bourbon? Old Forester Announces 12-year-old Birthday Bourbon for 2023 For the second year, the limited-edition

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Four Roses Announces 135th Anniversary Limited Edition Small Batch featuring 25 Year Old Bourbon

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Four Roses Announces 135th Anniversary Limited Edition Small Batch featuring 25 Year Old Bourbon Read Post »

Bourbon Lens Thoughts: Four Roses 135th Anniversary Limited Edition Small Batch is one bourbon that I know Jake will be hunting since he loves these releases. This is always a special release, but this year’s release features a 25 year old OBSV recipe that will bring a depth of flavor like you haven’t seen before!

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Michter’s To Release Its Toasted Barrel Finish Rye Whiskey

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Michter’s To Release Its Toasted Barrel Finish Rye Whiskey Read Post »

Bourbon Lens Thoughts: Michter’s Toasted Barrel Rye Whiskey is set to hit shelves in September of 2023. Will your wallet be able to handle all of the great choices you might have at your finger tips over the next two months of Bourbon and Whiskey Hunting Season? Press Release – Michter’s Toasted Barrel Rye Whiskey

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Titanic Distillers Brings Whiskey Production Back to Belfast For First Time in Nearly 90 Years

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Titanic Distillers Brings Whiskey Production Back to Belfast For First Time in Nearly 90 Years Read Post »

Irish Whiskey production is now under way in Belfast for the first time since prohibition in the 1930s thanks to Titanic Distillers. It has been nearly 90 years, however, the production of Irish whiskey is once again occurring in Belfast, Ireland. The distillery’s shiny new copper pot-stills are now up and pouring new-make spirit, under the

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