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.

Bourbon and Whiskey News

Willett Distillery to Invest in New Distillery Costing $93 Million

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Willett Distillery to Invest in New Distillery Costing $93 Million Read Post »

The explosive growth of Kentucky Bourbon continues as Willett Distillery throws their hat into the ring of production expansion. Kentucky Bourbon Distillers LTD announced, in conjunction with Kentucky’s Governor, that the company is investing nearly $93 million to fund projects which include the construction of a new distillery operation and barrel storage warehouses. The project, […]

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203: Westland Distillery & the American Single Malt Explosion

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203: Westland Distillery & the American Single Malt Explosion Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25216749/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 Matt Hofmann of Westland Distillery.  Matt is the Co-Founder and Master Distiller of Westland Distillery in Seattle, Washington. Matt has passion for exceptional whiskies that reflect the region where they were made.  He has received a General Certificate in Distilling

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Heaven Hill Announces Limited Release Bourbon – Parker’s Heritage 16th Edition

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Heaven Hill Announces Limited Release Bourbon – Parker’s Heritage 16th Edition Read Post »

Heaven Hill Distillery Announces 2022 Parker’s Heritage Collection Limited Edition Bottling 16th edition of the annual ultra-premium release is made up of two different ages of Bourbons, one of which has been double barreled, and then masterfully blended together post aging. Heaven Hill Distillery announced today the release of the 16th edition of the Parker’s Heritage Collection,

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Kentucky Bourbon Boom Continues with $600 Million Boost from Sazerac

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 23, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the largest distilled spirits-related investment on record in Kentucky, as Louisville-based Sazerac Co. will invest $600 million to construct nearly 20 barrel warehouses and expand Robinson Stave and Cumberland Cooperage in London, creating up to 50 full-time jobs and supporting the company’s continued growth. This

Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

O.H. Ingram Flagship Bourbon Highlights Benefits of River-Aged Whiskey

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Bourbon Lens was first introduced to O.H. Ingram in late 2020 when we had Founder Hank Ingram on Bourbon Lens Episode 103. Hank explained his vision for the company and their unique method of aging whiskey; employing a barge to act as a floating rickhouse. While skepticism for this unique aging process might be warranted

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