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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4th Release in Series Unveiled by Kentucky Senator Bourbon

4th Release in Series Unveiled by Kentucky Senator Bourbon Read Post »

The 4th release from Kentucky Senator Bourbon is named in honor of U.S. Senator John Sherman Cooper Bourbon Lens Thoughts: The team at Kentucky Senator Bourbon has just announced the 4th release in their series of whiskies honoring prominent U.S. Senators from Kentucky. Bearing the same Mashbill as their last two releases, this release will […]

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Marianne Eaves Debuts Forbidden Bourbon Boasting Unique Mashbill

Marianne Eaves Debuts Forbidden Bourbon Boasting Unique Mashbill Read Post »

Marianne Eaves just announced the release of Forbidden Bourbon, a unique Kentucky Bourbon which features white corn and white winter wheat in its mashbill. Forbidden Bourbon was distilled by Eaves at Bardstown Bourbon Company and was aged and bottled in their facilities as well. Full Press Release on Forbidden Bourbon BARDSTOWN, Ky., May 16, 2023 — Marianne Eaves, Kentucky’s first

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Introducing “Clermont Steep” American Single Malt Whiskey by Beam Distilling Co.

Introducing “Clermont Steep” American Single Malt Whiskey by Beam Distilling Co. Read Post »

Bourbon Lens Thoughts Long-time listeners and followers of Bourbon Lens know that we are big fans of American Single Malt Whiskey and the growing popularity of the category has been very exciting to watch. Today, we received news that heritage distillery, James B. Beam Distilling Co. is embracing the category and introducing its first American

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Westward Whiskey Announces Unique 2023 Club Release, Two Malts Rye

Westward Whiskey Announces Unique 2023 Club Release, Two Malts Rye Read Post »

The second Westward Whiskey Club release of 2023 features a mashbill incorporating 12% malted rye grain in addition to Westward’s Pacific Northwest grown and malted barley. Fast Facts About the Release: Westward Whiskey Two Malts Rye (2023): An expression that features 12% malted rye which complements their Pacific Northwest grown and malted barley. The result

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226: Catoctin Creek Goes All-In On Rye Whiskey

226: Catoctin Creek Goes All-In On Rye Whiskey Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26831085/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] Our guest is Becky Harris, Co-Founder and Chief Distiller of Virginia’s Catoctin Creek Distilling Co.  We discuss their unique rye whiskey portfolio, including their Roundstone Rye Whiskey lineup. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review

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Historic Spoetzl Brewery Announces New Distillery and Shiner Craft Spirits

Historic Spoetzl Brewery Announces New Distillery and Shiner Craft Spirits Read Post »

The Original Texas Brewery to Distill Craft Spirits – including “Shiner Shine” Corn Whiskey – with Barrel Aged Spirits to Follow The Spoetzl Brewery, the family-owned and independent craft brewer of the iconic Shiner Bock, just announced the addition of a new onsite distillery, the K. Spoetzl Distilling Company, which will distill a line of

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