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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Maker’s Mark Challenges Bourbon Drinkers to “Make Your Mark”

Maker’s Mark Challenges Bourbon Drinkers to “Make Your Mark” Read Post »

Maker’s Mark® Bourbon just launched its new global brand campaign, “Make Your Mark,” which creates a singular lens for all aspects of brand building the world over. The campaign launch is a defining moment as Maker’s Mark pursues its ambition to become an iconic global American whisky brand, expanding on its strong leadership position in North America. […]

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Lynyrd Skynyrd Enters the Whiskey World with Hell House Whiskey

Lynyrd Skynyrd Enters the Whiskey World with Hell House Whiskey Read Post »

As Lynyrd Skynyrd approaches the momentous 50th anniversary of their groundbreaking debut album ‘Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd’, it’s essential to celebrate the authentic origins of the band’s music and pay tribute. Today, they proudly announce the release of their highly anticipated new American Whiskey, Hell House Whiskey, paying homage to the famous cabin where they crafted countless

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$8.5 M ‘Bourbon Incubator’ Coming to Kentucky: Pennyroyal Barrel Co.

$8.5 M ‘Bourbon Incubator’ Coming to Kentucky: Pennyroyal Barrel Co. Read Post »

The $8.52 million facility is set to be a “Bourbon Incubator” for Brands in Adair County Kentucky Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted continued growth in Kentucky’s bourbon and spirits industry as Pennyroyal Barrel Co. (PBC), a bourbon incubator for third-party brands, plans to locate a bourbon-related project in Adair County with an $8.52 million facility

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Big Bourbon Industry News as Kelvin Cooperage is Acquired

Big Bourbon Industry News as Kelvin Cooperage is Acquired Read Post »

Kentucky’s Kelvin Cooperage is highly regarded among top bourbon distilleries for the quality of its wood and craftsmanship, as well as its mastery of traditional wood-fire toasting and charring methods. Big news in Kentucky Bourbon as one of the premier, craft barrel cooperages has been acquired. Paul McLaughlin, President of Kelvin Cooperage, will continue to

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Historic Rosebank Distillery Resumes Production After 30 Years

Historic Rosebank Distillery Resumes Production After 30 Years Read Post »

The Rosebank Distillery has hit a huge milestone after 30 years and near demolition of the historic Lowland distillery. The distillery, located in the town of Falkirk, Scotland closed on June 30, 1993. Ian Macleod Distillers saved the building from demolition in 2017, and began rebuilding the distillery in the years since. The owner announced via their

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

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

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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