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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20: The $20 Bourbon Challenge

20: The $20 Bourbon Challenge Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9922007/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’ve hit a milestone in podcasting. This bourbon podcast has hit 20 Episodes and we are happy to toast some whiskey to our listeners and followers.  In this episode, Michael and Scott challenged themselves to find a bourbon for $20 that they’ve never had […]

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19: My Bourbon is Under U.S. Government Supervision?

19: My Bourbon is Under U.S. Government Supervision? Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9839297/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] Bottled-in-Bond. What does this designation mean when it is on a bourbon or whiskey label? Are you more or less likely to pick up a bottle of liquor when it states that it is “under U.S. Government Supervision”? We discuss the Bottled-in-Bond Act and

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18: Run Four (the) Roses: Bourbon Tasting

18: Run Four (the) Roses: Bourbon Tasting Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9749519/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] Four Roses Bourbon and the Kentucky Derby! It’s a great time to be in Kentucky for bourbon lovers. The Kentucky Derby is here and a new bourbon just released from Four Roses.  We discuss some of the events surrounding the Greatest Two Minutes in

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17: Controversial Whiskey Making

17: Controversial Whiskey Making Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9660362/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 discuss the controversial aging process of double barreled whiskeys and “bourbons”. Does this aging process produce higher quality whiskey than traditionally aged whiskey? Is this a fad or a trend that will gain in popularity? We also dive into how much science is

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16: Japanese Whisky: Far From Kentucky

16: Japanese Whisky: Far From Kentucky Read Post »

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9566474/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 put the bourbon away for a night and explore Japanese whisky thanks to a friend.  Landon from The_Brothers_Bourbon on Instagram joins us for the podcast. We discuss some of the differences between various whisk(e)y from around the world, including scotch, bourbon, and Japanese

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