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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207: The Origin Series from Bardstown Bourbon Company

207: The Origin Series from Bardstown Bourbon Company Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25476195/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 travels to Bardstown for an early look (and taste) of Bardstown Bourbon Company’s first estate-distilled collection of whiskey releases; The Origin Series.  These whiskies release later this week and we had the opportunity to be among the first to try each of the

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206: Colkegan American Single Malt Whiskey from Santa Fe Spirits

206: Colkegan American Single Malt Whiskey from Santa Fe Spirits Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25421103/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 are exploring American Single Malt again this week and tasting a lineup from Colkegan from Santa Fe Spirits in New Mexico. We’re joined by Colin Keegan, one of the pillars in the American Single Malt Whiskey community.  Colin talks about his path to

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205: Filmland Spirits Making Whiskey Inspired by Hollywood

205: Filmland Spirits Making Whiskey Inspired by Hollywood Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25345263/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 Filmland Spirits Founder and CEO Troy Bolotnick. Filmland Spirits has just released 3 new whiskies to market and are seeking to tell a story with every bottle.  Inspired by decade’s past B–Movies, their bottlings are sure to catch your attention on

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204: Corbin Cash Distillery – Farm to Glass Whiskey in California

204: Corbin Cash Distillery – Farm to Glass Whiskey in California Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25293852/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] About Cobrin Cash Distillery Episode:  Our guest this week is David Souza, the Founder and Distiller for Corbin Cash Distillery in California.  We discuss the farm-to-glass approach of the Distillery and what drives David to produce craft whiskey in the San Joaquin Valley where

Bourbon and Whiskey News

Willett Distillery to Invest in New Distillery Costing $93 Million

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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