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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102: Four Grain And Barrel Strength Bourbon With Penelope

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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/17266448/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 friends and co-founders of Penelope Bourbon, Mike Paladini and Danny Polise. Penelope Bourbon was founded out of a passion for family, friendship, and great bourbon. We enjoyed sitting down with Mike and Danny to discuss the brand, its origin story, and […]

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101: Legendary Master Distiller Greg Metze & Old Elk Distillery

101: Legendary Master Distiller Greg Metze & Old Elk Distillery Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/17173718/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 American Whiskey Legend, Greg Metze, for this week’s podcast. If you don’t know his name yet, you’ll definitely know his whiskey.  Greg has decades of experience at one of the largest spirits producers in the United States; MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

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100: Bourbon Lens Looking Back on 100 Episodes

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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/17074007/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 hard to believe we’ve produced 100 episodes of Bourbon Lens. The three of us spend some time talking about some of our favorite episodes, guests, and moments over the last 2 years.  We’ve appreciated each of our guests, our fans, and supporters who’ve

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99: Chicken Cock Whiskey Master Distiller Gregg Snyder

99: Chicken Cock Whiskey Master Distiller Gregg Snyder Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16955138/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] Gregg Snyder, from Chicken Cock Whiskey, joined the podcast to talk about all things Chicken Cock and to share some of their bourbon and rye whiskey. We discussed the history of the brand, its revival, and plans for the future, including their relationship with

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98: A Midwinter Night’s Dram by High West Whiskey

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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16906853/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 we are discussing High West Whiskey and their new release of A Midwinter Nights Dram. A Midwinter Nights Dram is a wildly popular version of High West Rendezvous Rye finished in French oak port barrels. This year is their Eighth Act (release)

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97: Pappyland Author Wright Thompson Talks Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon

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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16808912/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] ‘Pappyland’ tells the story of the Van Winkle family, the bourbon business, & the demand for rare wheated bourbon bearing the name of Pappy Van Winkle. We were joined by Author & ESPN’s Wright Thompson to discuss his new book which just released November

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