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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Woodford Reserve Brings Back Double Double Oaked for Limited National Release in 2026

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Woodford Reserve Brings Back Double Double Oaked for Limited National Release in 2026 Read Post »

Woodford Reserve has announced the return of its highly sought-after Double Double Oaked Bourbon, making its annual national debut at fine retailers and select domestic military exchange stores. The release begins January 14, with additional limited availability at the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky. A Coveted Expression with a Loyal Following Originally launched in 2015 […]

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Watch Hill Whiskey Company Expands Portfolio with New Exceptional and Chef Series

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Watch Hill Whiskey Company Expands Portfolio with New Exceptional and Chef Series Read Post »

Watch Hill Whiskey Company has announced two new limited releases: Exceptional Series Batch 03 and Chef Series Batch 01. The releases highlight the brand’s focus on rare barrels, high proof, and curated selections, with one expression continuing an established bourbon series and the other launching a new annual rye whiskey program. Exceptional Series Batch 03

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Woodford Reserve Teams Up with Compartés Chocolatier for Limited Edition Double Oaked S’mores Chocolate Bar

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Woodford Reserve Teams Up with Compartés Chocolatier for Limited Edition Double Oaked S’mores Chocolate Bar Read Post »

The S’mores Chocolate Bar infused with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon. The 2026 release marks the third consecutive year of collaboration between Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall and Compartés Founder and Chocolatier Jonathan Grahm. Fireside-Inspired Confection Featuring Double Oaked Bourbon The latest release draws inspiration from winter flavors and campfire nostalgia, incorporating Woodford Reserve

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365: Exploring Old Potrero Rye and Junipero Gin with Kevin Aslan of Hotaling & Co.

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365: Exploring Old Potrero Rye and Junipero Gin with Kevin Aslan of Hotaling & Co. Read Post »

In this episode of The Bourbon Lens Podcast, Jake and Scott welcome Kevin Aslan of Hotaling & Co., Head Distiller/Blender for Old Potrero, and a longtime friend of the show. The conversation spans two shared passions—gin and rye whiskey—and highlights what makes Old Potrero one of the most distinctive producers in American whiskey. Jake and

Three men tasting bourbon and recording a podcast at the James B. Beam Distilling Co.
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364: Inside James B. Beam Distilling Co. and Hardin’s Creek with Alex Bowie

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364: Inside James B. Beam Distilling Co. and Hardin’s Creek with Alex Bowie Read Post »

In this episode of The Bourbon Lens Podcast, Jake and Scott travel to Clermont, Kentucky to sit down with Alex Bowie, Director of Homeplace Experiences at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. The conversation was recorded on location in Beam’s brand-new podcast studio, with Bourbon Lens receiving early access to the space for an exclusive

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BBQ Meets Bourbon as Meat Church Acquires Minority Stake in Pursuit Spirits

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BBQ Meets Bourbon as Meat Church Acquires Minority Stake in Pursuit Spirits Read Post »

Meat Church BBQ has announced a strategic partnership with Pursuit Spirits, acquiring a minority ownership stake in the American whiskey brand founded by the hosts of the Bourbon Pursuit podcast. The minority investment from Meat Church founder and pitmaster Matt Pittman is designed to accelerate Pursuit Spirits’ growth initiatives. According to the announcement, the partnership will support

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