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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Heritage Distilling to Close 5 Tasting Rooms and Shift Production Model for 2026

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The move is part of a broader plan to streamline operations and reduce expenses. Heritage Distilling Company, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Heritage Distilling Holding Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: IPST), just announced a major restructuring of its operations. The company will close all five of its retail tasting rooms in Washington and Oregon and transition […]

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354: Whiskey with a Sense of Place – New Single Warehouse Releases

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In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott explore how new whiskey releases capture a true sense of place — from the rickhouses of Kentucky to the hills of Tennessee. They start with the latest installment of the Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse Collection from Wild Turkey Distillery, featuring barrels aged in the legendary Camp

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WhistlePig Unveils The Boss Hog XII: Feather & Flame

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Another Unique, New Chapter in WhistlePig’s Most Collectible Whiskey Series WhistlePig Whiskey has announced the release of The Boss Hog XII: Feather & Flame, the latest installment in its limited-edition series. Each year, the Vermont-based distillery introduces a new expression that explores innovative cask finishes and bold flavor combinations. This twelfth edition takes inspiration from

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Aberfeldy Launches 15 Year Old Bolgheri Red Wine Cask Finish Single Malt

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The New Addition to Aberfeldy’s Wine Cask Series Aberfeldy Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced the release of the Aberfeldy 15 Year Old Bolgheri Red Wine Cask Finish, the latest installment in its Wine Cask Collection. This limited-edition expression showcases Aberfeldy’s signature honeyed malt character, complemented by the bold, layered influence of Tuscan red wine

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Hardin’s Creek Launches Warehouse Series: A Three-Part Exploration of Whiskey Maturation

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New Limited Collection from James B. Beam Distilling Co. Highlights How Warehouse Environments Shape Flavor. Hardin’s Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the experimental whiskey collection from The James B. Beam Distilling Co., has announced the release of its new Warehouse Series. The limited-edition, three-part collection—Warehouse R (“Mushroom”), Warehouse W (“Beaver”), and Warehouse G (“Owl”)—examines how

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Jack Daniel’s Unleashes Barrel Proof Tanyard Hill Rye Whiskey

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New Barrel Proof Tennessee Rye Whiskey Showcases Historic Maturation Site. Jack Daniel Distillery has announced the release of Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Special Release Tanyard Hill Rye, the latest addition to its annual series. This limited-edition expression is a Barrel Proof Tennessee Rye Whiskey aged in one of the first barrelhouses built atop Tanyard Hill,

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