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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234: Previewing the Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2023

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234: Previewing the Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2023 Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/27331062/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] We are joined by Steve Coomes, Kentucky Bourbon Festival Programming Coordinator, to highlight the 2023 Festival’s educational programming including premium and included events. The Kentucky Bourbon Festival is Sept. 15-17, 2023. More than 50 bourbon brands are participating this year — and sampling is […]

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233: Dixon Dedman Returns with 2XO Whiskey

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233: Dixon Dedman Returns with 2XO Whiskey Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/27308187/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] Dixon Dedman joins the Bourbon Lens podcast for the first time since Episode 59 to discuss his new venture, 2XO (Two Times Oak).  We discuss his creative process, his thoughts on current state of the whiskey world, and, of course, the latest release from

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New “Eastern Light Distilling” to be Led by Two Industry Veterans

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New “Eastern Light Distilling” to be Led by Two Industry Veterans Read Post »

Caleb Kilburn and Cordell Lawrence will lead the Eastern Light Distilling project in Rowan County, Kentucky. There is some exciting news coming today for Eastern Kentucky with Governor Beshear announcing a $143 Million investment in Rowan County. Eastern Light Distilling is looking to create 50 jobs with its custom contract distillation concept, assisting craft distillers

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Your New Summer Cocktail: The George Dickel Bourbon Smash

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Your New Summer Cocktail: The George Dickel Bourbon Smash Read Post »

We continue to see the explosion of the “ready-to-drink” (RTD) market. However, after a couple years of non-stop, new malt and vodka based seltzers, it is exciting to see some high quality options finally landing on shelves for us bourbon lovers. This is the second iteration of the collaboration between Tennessee’s Dickel Bourbon and Social

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Wild Turkey Bourbon Teams Up With Appleton Jamaican Rum For Latest Release

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Wild Turkey Bourbon Teams Up With Appleton Jamaican Rum For Latest Release Read Post »

Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Voyage is a 10-Year-Old Kentucky Bourbon Finished in Jamaican Rum Casks; A First for the Distillery Fast Facts on Master’s Keep Voyage: Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Voyage Wild Turkey, the iconic American bourbon brand, today announces the release of Master’s Keep Voyage, the latest expression in the annual limited-edition series of highly sought-after

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Woodford Reserve Committed to Kentucky Agriculture in New Research And Distilling Trials

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Woodford Reserve Committed to Kentucky Agriculture in New Research And Distilling Trials Read Post »

Woodford Reserve will run small distillation trials on ten varieties of rye to determine their flavor nuances that impact bourbon. In an ongoing effort to bring production of rye grain back to Kentucky, Woodford Reserve today announced a five-year commitment to purchasing the grain from local farmers while working with the University of Kentucky to

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