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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Kentucky Senator Announces Lineup Extension with New Louisiana Senator Series

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Kentucky Senator Announces Lineup Extension with New Louisiana Senator Series Read Post »

Kentucky Senator Bourbon Expands to Louisiana with Dual Releases Kentucky Senator Spirits has announced its official expansion into Louisiana with the introduction of two limited-edition releases: the John Edwards Release and the debut of the all-new Louisiana Senator Bourbon line. The inaugural entry in the Louisiana collection, The Huey P. Long Release, will be available […]

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Irish Distillers Marks Anniversary of Redbreast 15 with New, Limited Cask Strength Release

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Irish Distillers Marks Anniversary of Redbreast 15 with New, Limited Cask Strength Release Read Post »

To honor the 20th anniversary of its Redbreast 15 Year Old whiskey, Irish Distillers has announced a special limited edition cask strength version. The commemorative release comes from just 15 casks, selected to match the whiskey’s age and significance in the brand’s history. Cask Strength Edition Bottled at 56.3% ABV The limited release is bottled

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Stitzel-Weller Debuts New, Distillery-Exclusive Series with Stitzel Reserve 24-Year Bourbon

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Stitzel-Weller Debuts New, Distillery-Exclusive Series with Stitzel Reserve 24-Year Bourbon Read Post »

Stitzel-Weller Distillery has announced the launch of Stitzel Reserve, a new series of rare, distillery-exclusive releases, beginning with a 24-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This inaugural offering marks the start of a limited collection that will showcase some of the most aged and carefully preserved barrels from the iconic distillery. Originally opened in 1935, Stitzel-Weller

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334: Inside Maker’s Mark: Legacy, Innovation, and the Creation of Star Hill Farm Whisky

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334: Inside Maker’s Mark: Legacy, Innovation, and the Creation of Star Hill Farm Whisky Read Post »

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott take the podcast on the road to Loretto, Kentucky, home of the iconic Maker’s Mark Distillery. Recorded on-site, we sit down with Dr. Blake Layfield, Master Distiller, and Beth Buckner, Lead Blender, to dive deep into the storied past and exciting future of the Maker’s Mark

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Woodinville Launches New Whiskey: 8 Year, 100% Rye

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Woodinville Launches New Whiskey: 8 Year, 100% Rye Read Post »

New Release Rye Whiskey Available at the Distillery on Saturday, June 7. Woodinville Whiskey Company has announced the release of its oldest rye expression to date—Woodinville 100% Rye Aged 8 Years. The new release will debut on Saturday, June 7, with the first 500 bottles available exclusively at the distillery at 7:00 a.m. National distribution

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Redemption Whiskey Adds to “Ancients Series” with New 18-Year-Old Bourbon

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Redemption Whiskey Adds to “Ancients Series” with New 18-Year-Old Bourbon Read Post »

Redemption Whiskey has officially announced the release of Redemption 18-Year-Old Bourbon, the latest addition to its limited Ancients Series collection. Aged for nearly two decades and bottled at 103.4 proof, the new expression will be available beginning June 15, 2025, via pre-order on ReserveBar.com and in select markets. Only 2,400 bottles are being produced. A

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