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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119: Sneak Preview of the Newest Releases from Old Carter Whiskey Company

119: Sneak Preview of the Newest Releases from Old Carter Whiskey Company Read Post »

Old Carter Whiskey Co. has six new batches of whiskey on the horizon and we were fortunate enough to taste through each with Founders, Mark and Sherri Carter. The Carters invited Bourbon Lens to their tasting room in Downtown Louisville for an early look at Batches 7, 8, 9, and 10 of their latest bourbons […]

Bourbon and Whiskey News

UFC Now Has an Official Flavored Whiskey Partner: Howler Head

UFC Now Has an Official Flavored Whiskey Partner: Howler Head Read Post »

UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced a new, multi-year global marketing partnership with Howler Head Whiskey, one of the fastest-growing flavored whiskey brands in North America.  Under the terms of the agreement, Howler Head becomes UFC’s first-ever “Flavored Whiskey Partner”, creating a new sponsorship category for UFC.  In return, Howler Head will have

Sazerac Company, Bowman Brothers, Buffalo Trace, Vendome Copper Pot Still
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118: Virginia Craft Bourbon at A. Smith Bowman Distillery

118: Virginia Craft Bourbon at A. Smith Bowman Distillery Read Post »

Our guest this week is Brian Prewitt, Master Distiller for A. Smith Bowman Distillery in Virginia.  We discuss the history of the distillery, Brian’s background in the beer, wine and spirits industries, and the variety of bourbons that the distillery releases.  We also taste through John J. Bowman Single Barrel Bourbon and Bowman Brother Small

Music, Artist, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
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117: Talking Whiskey with Singer-Songwriter Drew Holcomb

117: Talking Whiskey with Singer-Songwriter Drew Holcomb Read Post »

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116: Sippin’ Whiskey with Jason Brauner & Buzzard’s Roost

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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18490733/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 sit down with Jason Brauner and some “Sippin’ Whiskey” at Bourbon’s Bistro in Louisville.  We discuss Jason’s experiences in the bourbon world, owning a highly regarded restaurant with an extensive selection of bourbon, and owning his own Whiskey brand.  Buzzard’s Roost Sippin’ Whiskey is

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115: Blue Run Spirits – Tapping A Legend of the Bourbon World

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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18412721/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 joined by the co-founders of Blue Run Spirits to talk about their new, premium Kentucky Bourbon. Their first batches released in late 2020 – early 2021, each a 13 year old sourced Kentucky Bourbon.  Mike Montgomery and Jesse McKnight are the co-founders

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