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.

Wally Dant, Log Still Distillery, Dant Crossings
Bourbon Lens Podcast

124: Reviving the Dant Family Name in Bourbon History – Log Still Opens Kentucky’s Newest Distillery

124: Reviving the Dant Family Name in Bourbon History – Log Still Opens Kentucky’s Newest Distillery Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/19211096/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] It’s Kentucky’s newest distillery; Log Still Distillery is located in Gethsemane (just outside of Bardstown in Southern Nelson County). We toured the 300-acre “Dant Crossing” property with Founder and President, Wally Dant.  Wally, along with his family, Lynne and Charles Dant, are taking on

Double Oak Rye Whiskey, Rye Whiskey, Starlight Distillery
Bourbon Lens Podcast

123: Craft Distillery Head-to-Head – “Double Oaked” Rye Whiskey from Kentucky Peerless & Starlight Distillery

123: Craft Distillery Head-to-Head – “Double Oaked” Rye Whiskey from Kentucky Peerless & Starlight Distillery Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/19126982/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] Two heavy-hitting craft distilleries go head-to-head as Scott and Jake discuss their spin on Double Oaked Rye Whiskey. There’s no question that the Bourbon Lens is a big fan of these two craft distilleries; Starlight and Peerless. We were excited to have the chance

Kaveh, Pernod Richard, Rabbit Hole, Whiskey, Bourbon
Bourbon Lens Podcast

122: Drinking Founder’s Collection Whiskey with the Rabbit Hole Distillery Founder Himself

122: Drinking Founder’s Collection Whiskey with the Rabbit Hole Distillery Founder Himself Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/19040801/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] Thank you to Rabbit Hole Distillery for the opportunity to sit down with Founder, Kaveh Zamanian, to discuss his Founder’s Collection series and the history of the distillery. We sipped an ultra limited, ultra premium 15 year old Mizunara Cask Finished Bourbon as well

Sam Houston, Bird Dog, Calumet Bourbon, Bowling Green
Bourbon Lens Podcast

121: Sam Houston Bourbon – Our Tasting of 15 Year Old Kentucky Bourbons for the Latest Batch

121: Sam Houston Bourbon – Our Tasting of 15 Year Old Kentucky Bourbons for the Latest Batch Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18948701/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] It’s no secret that there are some incredible 15 year old Kentucky Bourbons hitting shelves over the last year. Recently, we had the opportunity to sample 6 excellent single barrels from Western Spirits Beverage Company; all in preparation for their upcoming release of Sam

Colorado Whiskey, 291 Whiskey, Aspen Staves, Michael Myers
Bourbon Lens Podcast

120: The Craft of Colorado Whiskey with Distillery 291 – Rugged, Refined, Rebellious

120: The Craft of Colorado Whiskey with Distillery 291 – Rugged, Refined, Rebellious Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18857006/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] This week’s guest is Michael Myers, Founder of Distillery 291 in Colorado.  Michael left his career in fashion photography to start a distillery in Colorado and never looked back.  We taste through several of their bourbons and ryes in this week’s episode and experience

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