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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Westward Whiskey Saved From Bankruptcy, Plans Path Forward with New Private Ownership

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The transaction is expected to close by November 3, 2025, marking Westward’s return to full independent ownership. Westward Whiskey announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has approved the sale of most of its assets to a private investor group that financed the company during its bankruptcy process. According to […]

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353: Heaven Hill Grain to Glass: Exploring Chinquapin Oak Whiskey

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In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott dive deep into Heaven Hill’s newest innovation — the Grain to Glass® Specialty Barrel Series. The Grain to Glass® Specialty Barrel Series launches with three unique whiskeys, each aged entirely in Chinquapin Oak barrels, showcasing Heaven Hill’s continued commitment to experimentation and craftsmanship. The trio includes:

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El Tesoro and House of Suntory Unite for Yamazaki Cask-Finished Tequila

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El Tesoro and House of Suntory Unite for Yamazaki Cask-Finished Tequila Read Post »

Mexico and Japan merge distilling traditions in a limited-edition tequila aged in Yamazaki Japanese whisky casks. El Tesoro Unveils Fourth Mundial Collection Release El Tesoro de Don Felipe® Tequila has announced the newest expression in its acclaimed Mundial Collection: El Tesoro® Mundial: Yamazaki® Edition. This marks the brand’s first-ever collaboration with The House of Suntory, the founding

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Who Will Become the Official Bourbon of Formula 1? LVMH’s Expansion Sparks Speculation

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Who Will Become the Official Bourbon of Formula 1? LVMH’s Expansion Sparks Speculation Read Post »

With LVMH Expanding Its F1 Partnerships, This Fan Wonders What’s Next for American Whiskey. Could Formula 1 Soon Crown an “Official Bourbon”? Formula 1’s growing relationship with the luxury spirits world took another high-octane step this week as Volcan de mi Tierra, the premium tequila brand owned by LVMH’s Moët Hennessy, was announced as the Official Tequila of

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Jefferson’s Bourbon Launches “Tradition in the Breaking” Campaign with Actor Taylor Kitsch

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Jefferson’s Bourbon Launches “Tradition in the Breaking” Campaign with Actor Taylor Kitsch Read Post »

Jefferson’s Reintroduces Its Brand with Bold New Vision Jefferson’s Bourbon, part of Pernod Ricard, has announced a major rebranding effort through a new campaign titled “Tradition in the Breaking.” Developed in partnership with creative agency Droga5 New York, the fully integrated platform aims to reposition Jefferson’s as a leading super-premium bourbon in the U.S. market. The collaboration

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Old Overholt’s New Limited-Edition is an Extra Aged 12-Year Rye at Cask Strength

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Heritage rye brand debuts an unfiltered, full-proof expression aged 12 years in Kentucky Old Overholt has announced the release of Old Overholt Extra Aged Cask Strength 12-Year Rye, a limited-edition Kentucky-style rye whiskey distilled and barreled in the spring of 2013. The release marks one of the brand’s oldest and most mature expressions to date, highlighting

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