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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Jack Daniel’s Releases 2025 Heroes Selection Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey

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The Jack Daniel Distillery has announced the 2025 edition of its annual Heroes Selection, a limited release of Single Barrel Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey available exclusively at U.S. military outlets. This year’s whiskey was selected by twin brothers JB and LB McGowan, both U.S. Army veterans and longtime employees at the Lynchburg distillery. Bold Flavor Profile from Lynchburg Barrelhouses […]

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Milam & Greene Introduces First Edition of Provisions Bourbon

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Milam & Greene, the Texas-based distillery known for its award-winning whiskies, has announced the launch of Provisions Bourbon. The First Edition will be released nationwide on September 10, 2025, with exclusive previews in Austin and at Kentucky Bourbon Festival. A Blend of Kentucky Heritage and Texas Innovation Crafted through a process Milam & Greene calls “Texification,” Provisions Bourbon is pot-distilled

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Ingram Distillery Launches Uncharted Wheated Bourbon

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Ingram Distillery Launches Uncharted Wheated Bourbon Read Post »

The Ingram Distillery has announced the release of Uncharted Kentucky Wheated Bourbon, a new addition to its portfolio of river-aged whiskies. The bourbon is packaged in 100% recycled glass and, like all Ingram whiskies, is aged on the Mississippi River, where constant motion, humidity, and microclimate shape its flavor profile. A New Expression in the Ingram Portfolio Uncharted

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Beverly Spirits Partners with Southern Glazer’s in California

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Beverly Spirits Expands Distribution with Southern Glazer’s in California Beverly Spirits, the award-winning American whiskey label, has partnered with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits for distribution in California. Beginning September 2, 2025, Southern Glazer’s will distribute Beverly Spirits’ portfolio to bars, restaurants, hotels, and retailers across the state. Rapid Growth Since 2022 Debut Launched in

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347: 7 Year Bottled in Bond Bourbon – Heaven Hill vs. Old Grand-Dad

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347: 7 Year Bottled in Bond Bourbon – Heaven Hill vs. Old Grand-Dad Read Post »

Celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month with a special Bottled-in-Bond showdown! In this episode, Jake and Scott sit down to compare two 7 Year Bottled-in-Bond Bourbons: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year and Old Grand-Dad 7 Year Bonded Bourbon from the James B. Beam Distilling Co. The discussion highlights the return of age statements, the value and history

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Jackson Purchase Distillery Launches First Bourbon

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Jackson Purchase Bourbon Releases “Batch No. 1 – Full Proof” Jackson Purchase Distillery (JPD) has announced the debut of its first proprietary bottling, Jackson Purchase Bourbon “Batch No. 1 – Full Proof.” The release marks a milestone for the Hickman, Kentucky-based distillery, which has primarily produced barrels for the contract market since beginning operations in

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