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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Westward Whiskey Club Exclusive: Sauternes Cask Finish

Westward Whiskey Club Exclusive: Sauternes Cask Finish Read Post »

Westward Whiskey just introduced its first 2023 Westward Whiskey Club release, an American Single Malt Finished in Sauternes Wine Cask. This is a limited offering which combines a unique French Wine with their innovative Single Malt Whiskey from American Northwest. Fans of Bourbon Lens Single Barrels will recall our experience with the Sauternes Cask, our […]

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Bourbon Production Just Doubled at Kentucky’s Most Popular Distillery

Bourbon Production Just Doubled at Kentucky’s Most Popular Distillery Read Post »

Buffalo Trace Distillery dedicates new stillhouse and unveils expanded tours. The new still double whiskey production and be part of Hard Hat Tour Bourbon Lens Thoughts: Kentucky’s Buffalo Trace Distillery Expansion is now complete with the unveiling of its newest still which will double production at the historic distillery. The new still is a near-exact

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Catoctin Creek Distilling Celebrates 14 Years with New Rye Whiskey

Catoctin Creek Distilling Celebrates 14 Years with New Rye Whiskey Read Post »

We are excited to announce an upcoming feature of Catoctin Creek Distilling Co. on the Bourbon Lens podcast. Catoctin Creek is known as the makers of The Virginia Rye Whisky℠. The founders are a husband-and-wife duo;  Scott & Becky Harris. They’re releasing a couple new whiskies this spring and we’re looking forward to tasting them.

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Woodford Reserve Names Elizabeth McCall Master Distiller

Woodford Reserve Names Elizabeth McCall Master Distiller Read Post »

Woodford Reserve has announced that Elizabeth McCall is the new Master Distiller of Woodford Reserve. McCall is primed for this position as she previously served as Master Taster and Assistant Master Distiller alongside Chris Morris, Master Distiller. She is the third Master Distiller in the brand’s 26 year history. Chris Morris hands over the reigns

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2.1 Million Visitors on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® in 2022

2.1 Million Visitors on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® in 2022 Read Post »

The boom for Kentucky Bourbon and American Whiskey is showing no signs of letting up. Today, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association announced that a 38% increase in visitors over its previous (Pre-Pandemic) record from 2019. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail® saw 2,135,555 total visits. If you haven’t hit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® yet, we recommend planning your

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