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.

Scarlet Shade 14 year old by Orphan Barrel
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Orphan Barrel Whiskey Co. Releases Its First Rye Whiskey, Scarlet Shade 14-Year-Old

Orphan Barrel Whiskey Co. Releases Its First Rye Whiskey, Scarlet Shade 14-Year-Old Read Post »

Inspired by Tattoos as Forever Mementos, Scarlet Shade Serves as a Reminder to All Who Cross its Path that Memories Last Forever  Since its inception, the Orphan Barrel Whiskey Co. has set out to find and share barrels of rare whiskey, nearly forgotten before being bottled for the world to try. Today, they are introducing […]

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Four Branches Bourbon Launches its New ‘Founders Blend’

Four Branches Bourbon Launches its New ‘Founders Blend’ Read Post »

Four Branches Bourbon is the first American spirits company founded by veterans of the Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force. Four Branches Bourbon, the spirits brand founded by veterans representing four branches of the US Military, is thrilled to announce the availability of its highly anticipated Founders Blend for online purchase. Founders Blend can now be shipped

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231: Oak & Eden’s New Whiskey Customizer

231: Oak & Eden’s New Whiskey Customizer Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/27184719/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] Jake and Scott recently had a unique opportunity to create their own whiskies thanks to Oak & Eden’s new “Whiskey Customizer.” The new online experience allows you to be the whiskey-maker and select from over 2,000 unique combinations to craft your own unique finished

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The Fourth Annual Old Fashioned Week is October 13 – 22, 2023

The Fourth Annual Old Fashioned Week is October 13 – 22, 2023 Read Post »

Elijah Craig has pledged $1 for every Elijah Craig Old Fashioned sold at participating bars, up to $100,000, to the Southern Smoke Foundation Elijah Craig Bourbon has announced its fourth annual Old Fashioned Week, a ten-day celebration taking place at participating bars around the country from October 13-22, bringing delight, inspiration, and creativity to the classic cocktail’s New

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The Unique New Single Malt Collaboration Between Ireland and Texas

The Unique New Single Malt Collaboration Between Ireland and Texas Read Post »

Limited-edition Clonakilty Irish Whiskey finished in Garrison Balmorhea barrels NEW YORK, June 13, 2023  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Clonakilty Distillery, the family-run, state-of-the-art distillery located on the south western Irish Coast, in collaboration with Garrison Brothers Distillery, have announced the release of a 7-Year-Old Irish Single Malt Whiskey. The 7-Year-Old Irish Single Malt enters into the Texasmarket as a unique fusion of Irish

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230: Hemingway Rye Whiskey and The Call Family

230: Hemingway Rye Whiskey and The Call Family Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/27101259/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’re joined by the Call Family (Ron, Clayton, and Jacob). We discuss the new Hemingway Rye Whiskey and their work at Western Kentucky Distilling, which they’ve built from the ground up in Beaver Dam, Kentucky.  Each member of this father-sons trio brings a unique

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