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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Copper & Cask Announces Trio of Small Batch Whiskeys for October 2025 Release

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Copper & Cask Announces Trio of Small Batch Whiskeys for October 2025 Release Read Post »

Batches 12, 13, and 14 Each Showcase Distinct Finishes and Expert Blending. Copper & Cask has announced the upcoming release of three new limited-edition expressions in its acclaimed Small Batch Series. Batches 12, 13, and 14 will roll out in early October, offering whiskey enthusiasts a range of bold and complex profiles that highlight the […]

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Beam Institute Achieves Major Milestone in Hydrogen-Based Whiskey Distillation and Production

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Beam Institute Achieves Major Milestone in Hydrogen-Based Whiskey Distillation and Production Read Post »

Hydrogen-natural gas blend successfully powers spirit distillation in sustainability breakthrough. The University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits (JBBI), in partnership with the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC), has completed the first phase of a pioneering project exploring hydrogen as a sustainable energy source for the distilled spirits industry. The initiative,

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Whiskey Del Bac’s New Sentinel of the Desert Bourbon is Uniquely Mesquite-Finished

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Whiskey Del Bac’s New Sentinel of the Desert Bourbon is Uniquely Mesquite-Finished Read Post »

The Mesquite-Finished and Charcoal Filtered Whiskey Marks the Brand’s Entry into Sourced Bourbon. Whiskey Del Bac, the Tucson-based producer of award-winning American single malt whiskey, has announced the official release of Sentinel of the Desert Bourbon, the latest addition to its sourced-but-finished Sentinel of the Desert line. The new bourbon follows the success of the brand’s

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Wheel Horse Whiskey & Narragansett Beer Unite for Dual Barrel-Aged Collaboration

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Wheel Horse Whiskey & Narragansett Beer Unite for Dual Barrel-Aged Collaboration Read Post »

Two Rhode Island Brands Release Baltic Porter and Beer-Finished Bourbon. Narragansett Beer and Wheel Horse Whiskey recently announced a rare collaboration featuring two limited-edition releases: the Narragansett Barrel-Aged Baltic Porter and Wheel Horse Baltic Porter Beer Finished Bourbon Whiskey. Both products were crafted using the same barrels, blending the expertise of two neighboring Rhode Island

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Sam Heughan Launches Galloway Distillery in Scotland

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Sam Heughan Launches Galloway Distillery in Scotland Read Post »

Sam Heughan, actor, philanthropist, and founder of The Sassenach Spirits, has announced the opening of The Galloway Distillery in his hometown of Galloway, Scotland. The new site was founded by Heughan and business partner Alex Norouzi and will serve as the brand home for The Sassenach, while also acquiring the local Hills & Harbour brand,

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The Ingram Distillery Unveils 2025 Flagship Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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The Ingram Distillery Unveils 2025 Flagship Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Read Post »

Limited Eight-Barrel Release Showcases Ingram’s “Mellowed on the Mississippi” Craftsmanship. The Ingram Distillery has announced the launch of its 2025 Flagship Bourbon, the distillery’s annual ultra-premium release designed to highlight its signature River Aging process. This year’s edition, comprised of only eight barrels of Kentucky Straight Bourbon, represents the smallest batch to date by Ingram’s

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