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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15: What Makes Good Bourbon?

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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9477410/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] The winner of our Tournament of Whisky is finally announced. If you’ve stayed up with us on Instagram and our live feed, you may already know the winner.  We discuss the “controversy” surrounding our pick for best whiskey from our 16 selections. We also […]

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14: Falling For April Fools – Was Whiskey to Blame?

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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9390401/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 April, Fools! Scott pulls one over on Michael and Jake for April Fools Day in embarrassing fashion. We also continue the Tournament of Whiskey, completing our 1st round of 16 whiskies.  We announce the Elite 8 of our tournament. Listen along as we give

close up bottle of Henry McKenna
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13: Best Whiskey in The World?

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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9298334/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 recorded this podcast on International Whisk(e)y Day and discover that there is an important purpose for this day. It is not just another “Hallmark Holiday”. We also discuss our thoughts on the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, which recently named its “Best in

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12: Whiskey Madness – Tournament of Whiskey

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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9201308/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] In the style of March Madness and the NCAA Basketball Tournament, the Bourbon Lens creates a bracket of 16 whiskies from our home bars for Whiskey Madness. We discuss the regions, seeding, and matchups of the 1st Annual Bourbon Lens Tournament of Whiskey. Matchups

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11: Legent: Is it the Real Deal?

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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9123224/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] With the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, what do we think about Irish Whiskey? Should we try Proper Twelve?  We discuss a bit of nostalgia with WWF and WCW wresting. And the crew weighs in on Jim Beam’s newest whiskey, Legent, a collaboration between Jim Beam

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