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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335: Four Branches Honors Service with Heritage-Inspired Bourbons

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In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake sits down with Rick Franco, Co-Founder of Four Branches Bourbon, and their newly appointed Strategic Advisor, Master Distiller Gregg Snyder. The conversation explores the brand’s ties to military service, its approach to bourbon, and its expanding product lineup. We dive into Four Branches’ signature Founder’s Blend, a complex […]

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Oban Launches ‘Being This Likeable Isn’t Easy’ Campaign

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Oban, one of Scotland’s oldest and most iconic distilleries, has launched a new campaign, “Being This Likeable Isn’t Easy.” The campaign underscores the careful craft, discipline, and tradition that go into making its universally liked Scotch whisky. The distillery, founded in 1794 and operated by just seven pairs of hands, aims to show how much

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Estate Whiskey Alliance® Recognizes First Estate Whiskey Certified™ Products

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The Estate Whiskey Alliance® (EWA), headquartered at the University of Kentucky, has announced its first wave of Estate Whiskey Certified™ products. This certification recognizes whiskeys made entirely on estate distillery grounds with the majority of grains grown on the estate itself. The initiative aims to provide consumers with transparency in ingredient sourcing and production processes.

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Motlow State and Nearest Green Distillery Partner for New Distilled Spirits Program

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Motlow State and Nearest Green Distillery Partner for New Distilled Spirits Program Read Post »

First-of-its-Kind Program Launches This Fall at Nearest Green Distillery.Motlow State Community College has officially opened registration for its new Distilled Spirits Program, with core classes beginning in Fall 2025. The program is based at the Nearest Green Distillery, providing students with direct access to a working spirits production environment. This initiative marks the launch of

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Northern Row Brewery Launching New Northern Liberties Bourbon

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Northern Row Brewery Launching New Northern Liberties Bourbon Read Post »

The Cincinnati brewery and distillery has announced their first whiskey release in time for National Bourbon Day on June 14. Northern Liberties Whiskey Co., the spirits arm of Northern Row Brewery & Distillery, will release its first bourbon on Friday, June 14, 2025, aligning with National Bourbon Day. The six-year-old small batch bourbon is produced,

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Heritage Distilling and House of Doge Tease New Dogecoin-Inspired Bourbon

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Heritage Distilling and House of Doge Tease New Dogecoin-Inspired Bourbon Read Post »

Heritage Distilling Holding Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: CASK) has partnered with House of Doge Inc., the official corporate arm of the Dogecoin Foundation, to launch House of Doge™ Bourbon. This release marks the world’s first Dogecoin-inspired bourbon and a unique collaboration that merges the craft whiskey world with the cryptocurrency community. The bourbon will be exclusively

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