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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Maker’s Mark and Kelsey Plum Collaborate on Limited-Edition “Yam Jam” Bourbon

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Maker’s Mark Launches Private Selection with WNBA Star Kelsey Plum. Maker’s Mark has announced a new limited-edition Private Selection bourbon created in collaboration with Kelsey Plum. The release, titled “Yam Jam by Kelsey Plum,” will launch May 7, 2026, at select retailers in Los Angeles ahead of the 2026 WNBA season. The collaboration stems from Plum’s participation […]

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Diageo Releases Rare, 31-Year-Old Stitzel Reserve Bourbon at 163.2 Proof

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Diageo Releases Rare, 31-Year-Old Stitzel Reserve Bourbon at 163.2 Proof Read Post »

Second Stitzel Reserve Expression Arrives at Insane 163.2 Proof (we thought it was a typo!) and Limited to 176 Bottles. Diageo announced the release of Stitzel Reserve 31-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskey, the second expression in the Stitzel Reserve collection from Stitzel-Weller Distillery. The release became available April 30, 2026, exclusively at the Louisville distillery with a

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Jim Beam Hosts Miami Grand Prix Fan Event with Cadillac F1 Driver Sergio Pérez

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Jim Beam Hosts Miami Grand Prix Fan Event with Cadillac F1 Driver Sergio Pérez Read Post »

Jim Beam Celebrates Miami Race Weekend with Formula 1 Event and New Cocktail. Jim Beam hosted a fan-focused event in Miami ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, featuring Cadillac Formula 1 Team driver Sergio Pérez. Held at Moxy Miami South Beach, the event gave fans an opportunity to interact with Pérez ahead of Cadillac Formula 1 Team’s first race

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Bardstown Bourbon Company Launches NFC-Powered Personalized Bourbon Gifting Experience

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Bardstown Bourbon Company Launches NFC-Powered Personalized Bourbon Gifting Experience Read Post »

New technology is coming to the whiskey aisle with the launch of “Bourbon Gifting Reimagined,” a first-of-its-kind NFC-powered gifting platform designed to transform any bottle into a personalized experience. Announced ahead of Father’s Day 2026, the new initiative allows consumers to apply a premium NFC-enabled sticker to a bourbon bottle and attach a custom digital

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15 STARS Launches Kentucke County™ Whiskey Line Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary

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15 STARS Launches Kentucke County™ Whiskey Line Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary Read Post »

New Brand from Father-Son Team Celebrates Early Kentucky and Bourbon History. 15 STARS has introduced Kentucke County™, a new limited-edition whiskey line commemorating America’s 250th anniversary and Kentucky’s role in bourbon history. The launch includes two releases: Kentucke County™ 12 Year-Old American Whiskey and Kentucke County™ 6 Year-Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey, both presented in collectible commemorative

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Charles Leclerc Co-Creates Limited Edition Chivas Regal 16 Scotch Whisky

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Charles Leclerc Co-Creates Limited Edition Chivas Regal 16 Scotch Whisky Read Post »

Chivas Regal and Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc have unveiled a new 16-year-old Scotch whisky collaboration inspired by Leclerc’s iconic racing number. Chivas Regal and Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc have unveiled Chivas Regal 16 Limited-Edition, a new 16-year-old blended Scotch whisky developed in collaboration with Chivas Regal Master Blender Sandy Hyslop. The release marks

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