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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221: Protecting Your Whiskey Collection with BAXUS

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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26485722/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 this week is Todd Wiesel, Founder and CEO of BAXUS.  We discuss whiskey collecting, spirits investing, and how BAXUS is seeking to be the leading platform to buy, sell, and invest in rare spirits. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app […]

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220: Jack Daniel’s and Its Rise in American Pop Culture

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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26417079/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] Nelson Eddy rejoins Bourbon Lens for a “Part 2” episode on all things Jack Daniel’s.  You will recall Eddy’s last appearance back on Episode 202 when we discussed the legends and lore behind the brand.  As we teased in that episode, Eddy joins us

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John Lunn, Master Distiller at Sazerac’s A&J Bond Distillery, Has Passed

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John Lunn, Master Distiller at Sazerac’s A&J Bond Distillery, Has Passed Read Post »

The Sazerac Company announced that John Lunn, Master Distiller at its A&J Bond Distillery in Tennessee, has died. Lunn’s distilling career spans 20 years; he was just 53 years old when he passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2023. John earned his Bachelor’s Degree in chemical engineering from Vanderbilt University.  He began his distilling career

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Castle & Key Distillery Opening Satellite Shop in Downtown Louisville

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Castle & Key Distillery Opening Satellite Shop in Downtown Louisville Read Post »

The Historic Castle & Key Distillery is set to open a satellite cocktail bar and gift shop in Downtown Louisville. The new location is known as Castle & Key 502 and it will be located at Omni Hotel. According to Castle & Key, this will expand the distillery’s reach in on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

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Luxco Expands Distribution in Partnership with RNDC

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Luxco Expands Distribution in Partnership with RNDC Read Post »

Republic National Distributing Company and Luxco have announced a partnership which will distribute Luxco’s portfolio of whiskey and other spirits brands, including Yellowstone, Remus, Ezra Brooks, Rebel, Rossville Union, and Blood Oath. The expanded relationship is effective from April 1, 2023. The full press release is below from RNDC. Republic National Distributing Company(RNDC) and Luxco

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Wild Turkey to Expand Production with New $161 Million Distillery

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Wild Turkey to Expand Production with New $161 Million Distillery Read Post »

This week, Gov. Andy Beshear announced new growth within Kentucky’s bourbon and spirits industry as Campari Group plans to add a second distillery at its Wild Turkey campus in Lawrenceburg. The Wild Turkey Distillery Expansion will invest $161 million and create 31 additional jobs in Anderson County. “This investment by Campari Group adds to the

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