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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Wild Turkey Partners with YouTuber “Babish” for Friendsgiving Campaign

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Wild Turkey’s Friendsgiving Campaign Focuses on Giving Back. This Friendsgiving season, Wild Turkey Distilling Co. has announced a new partnership with The Farmlink Project and acclaimed cook and YouTuber Andrew Rea (“Babish”) to raise awareness around food waste and food insecurity. The initiative combines community engagement, charitable giving, and bourbon-inspired cocktails to encourage consumers to […]

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Woodford Reserve Partners with Fashion Brand Markarian for 2025 Holiday Bottle

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Woodford Reserve Partners with Fashion Brand Markarian for 2025 Holiday Bottle Read Post »

First-Ever Fashion Collaboration for Woodford Reserve. It might be hard to believe, but Woodford Reserve is reminding us that the holidays are just around the corner. Woodford Reserve has unveiled its 2025 holiday bottle, designed in collaboration with fashion designer Alexandra O’Neill, founder of Markarian. This marks the first time the bourbon brand has partnered

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Aston Martin F1 and Glenfiddich Bring “Paddock After Dark” to Austin for US Grand Prix

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Aston Martin F1 and Glenfiddich Bring “Paddock After Dark” to Austin for US Grand Prix Read Post »

Exclusive Fan Experience Blends Motorsports, Music, and Single Malt Whisky. As Formula One™ returns to Austin this weekend, the Aston Martin Formula One™ Team and Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky are joining forces for an exclusive fan celebration. The one-night-only “Paddock After Dark” event will take place on Saturday, October 18, from 8:00 PM to 1:00

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352: Craft Distilleries to Watch in 2025 and Beyond

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352: Craft Distilleries to Watch in 2025 and Beyond Read Post »

Jake and Scott turn the spotlight on the craft and independent distilleries making waves across the Bourbon and American Whiskey landscape. From Kentucky to Nevada, Colorado to New York, they highlight more than dozen distilleries to watch in 2025 and beyond — brands that are redefining what it means to craft whiskey in America today.

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Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week Returns for Sixth Year

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Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week Returns for Sixth Year Read Post »

Celebration returns October 10–19 with nationwide events and charitable giving Elijah Craig Bourbon has announced the return of Old Fashioned Week, running from October 10 through October 19, 2025. Now in its sixth year, the brand-created celebration honors the timeless Old Fashioned cocktail while supporting hospitality professionals across the country. “Old Fashioned Week is an Elijah

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Four Walls Whiskey Launches New “Pledge to Hang” Campaign, Encouraging Real-Life Connection

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Four Walls Whiskey Launches New “Pledge to Hang” Campaign, Encouraging Real-Life Connection Read Post »

Founders Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, and Glenn Howerton Encourage America to Reconnect in Real Life. Four Walls Irish American Whiskey, founded by It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia stars Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, and Glenn Howerton, has announced its new national campaign, “Come on in! Pledge to Hang.” The lighthearted initiative aims to combat what the trio calls America’s

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