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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Bib & Tucker Launches Gold Roast Bourbon: New Coffee-Infused Whiskey

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Coffee and Bourbon Collide in New Signature Release Featuring a 6-Year Bourbon, Finished with Muletown Coffee Roasters’ Beans. Bib & Tucker Small Batch Bourbon has announced the national launch of Gold Roast Bourbon, a new year-round expression that merges Tennessee bourbon tradition with roasted Arabica coffee. The 6-Year bourbon, finished using a proprietary cold extraction […]

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339: Heaven Hill’s Old Fitzgerald 7 Year and 9 Year Bottled-in-Bond

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339: Heaven Hill’s Old Fitzgerald 7 Year and 9 Year Bottled-in-Bond Read Post »

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott sit down to explore two highly anticipated Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond releases from Heaven Hill Distillery. The featured bourbons include: We taste and discuss both expressions, breaking down tasting notes, bottle presentation, and how these latest releases fit into the growing Old Fitzgerald lineup. Special thanks to

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Peerless Toasted Rye Batch 2 Launches Nationwide

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Peerless Toasted Rye Batch 2 Launches Nationwide Read Post »

Wider Distribution Announced Following March 2025 Debut. Louisville-based Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. has officially announced the nationwide release of Peerless Toasted Rye Batch 2, starting July 12, 2025. This marks a broader rollout following the limited release of Batch 1 in March. The product builds on the momentum of Peerless’s previous limited-edition toasted releases and

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The Perfect Fifth Releases Rare Whisky Distilled in 1973, Bottled at 50-Years-Old

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New Summer Drop Includes Rare Single Grain Scotch and Transatlantic American Whiskey. Independent bottler The Perfect Fifth has announced two limited-edition releases for Summer 2025: a rare 50-Year-Old Single Grain Scotch from the long-closed North of Scotland Distillery and a 15-Year-Old Single Barrel American Whiskey under the brand’s Canongate label. Both whiskies are now available

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Wheel Horse Whiskey Introduces New Barrel Master Select Series

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New Barrel Proof Series Debuts with Batch 1, a 5-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Wheel Horse Whiskey has launched its new Barrel Master Select series, marking the brand’s first foray into barrel proof, small batch whiskey. The debut release is a 5-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon bottled at 112.6 proof, with a total run of just 2,100

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Breckenridge Distillery’s New Edition in Art Series Features Miles Toland

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New Calvados Cask Finish is Paired with Distinctive Label Design. Breckenridge Distillery has announced the fifth edition of its Collectors Art Series, a limited-edition whiskey release featuring custom artwork by renowned muralist and painter Miles Toland. The 2025 release is Breckenridge Calvados Cask Finish, bottled at 95 proof (47.5% ABV), and is available beginning July

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