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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Clyde May’s Announces Limited Release, 9 Year Cask Strength Rye

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Fresh off their appearance on Bourbon Lens Episode 235, Clyde May’s Whiskey has announced the release of Clyde May’s 9-Year-Old Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey.  Aged a minimum of nine years in ex-bourbon barrels, this 113-proof, non-chill filtered Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey is 91% Rye, giving it a prominent backbone of spiciness with notes of […]

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Pursuit Spirits to Open New Space On Historic Whiskey Row

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Pursuit Spirits, the award-winning independent blender and bottler of bourbon and rye whiskeys, will start construction later this month on a new visitor experience located at 722 W. Main Street on Louisville’s famous Whiskey Row. Guests will feel like “bourbon insiders” by picking their favorite barrel and filling their own bottle in a brand new

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Four Craft Distilleries Joining World Famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Four Craft Distilleries Joining World Famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail Read Post »

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour® is embarking on its largest expansion in its history, welcoming four distilleries to the nation’s premier adventure showcasing micro-distilling craftsmanship, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association announced today. The newest additions include two in Northern Kentucky, and two in Lexington: KDA President Eric Gregory said the new members swell the ranks of the

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MGP to Shutter its Grain Neutral Spirits Distillery in Kansas

MGP to Shutter its Grain Neutral Spirits Distillery in Kansas Read Post »

Whiskey giant MGP Ingredients has announced it will cease operations at its Atchison, Kansas distillery come January 2024. The Kansas distillery manufactures grain neutral spirits and industrial alcohol products. MGP Ingredients, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGPI),a leading provider of distilled spirits, branded spirits, and food ingredient solutions, has announced the planned closure of its distillery in Atchison, Kansas,

The Cocktail Guru standing in a bar with a blue canvas apron.
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236: Elevating Your Home Bar with The Cocktail Guru

236: Elevating Your Home Bar with The Cocktail Guru Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/27539064/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] Perfect for summer, our guest today is here to talk about all things Cocktails! He is Jonathan Pogash, also known as “The Cocktail Guru”.  Jonathan joins Jake to talk about being creative with cocktails at home and his tips for any home bartender.  Join

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Historic Scottish Distillery Reopens to Public After 126 Years

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Speyburn Unlocked: August 1st will be a historic day at Speyburn Distillery as doors open permanently to visitors after 126 years. One of Speyside’s most picturesque distilleries will open to the public permanently following the success of their first ever public opening at this year’s Spirit of Speyside Festival. The new visitor experience will give

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