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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Fettercairn Looks to Make Splash in U.S. with 5 Ultra Rare Whisky Releases

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The Highland-based distillery is launching with a collection of five rare aged expressions, marking a significant milestone for the brand. For the first time in its 200-year history, Fettercairn Single Malt Scotch Whisky will be available in the United States. Known for its tropical house style and innovative approach to whisky making, the Highland-based distillery […]

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Neat Bourbon Bar Opens New Location in Bardstown, Kentucky

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Neat Bourbon Bar Opens New Location in Bardstown, Kentucky Read Post »

Neat Bourbon Bar Expands with New Location which Opened May 16 in the Heart of Bourbon Country Neat Bourbon Bar & Bottle Shop officially opened its second location in Bardstown, Kentucky, on Thursday, May 16, 2025. The new bar is located at 110 West Stephen Foster Avenue. This marks a significant expansion for the bar,

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Cedar Ridge Unveils “Number Five” in QuintEssential Special Release Series

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The QuintEssential Special Release series showcases the blending expertise of Murphy Quint. Cedar Ridge Distillery has announced the release of Number Five, the fifth edition in its QuintEssential Special Release series of American Single Malt whiskeys. This release honors the number five, a symbol deeply rooted in the distillery’s identity. Cedar Ridge was founded in 2005, and

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Knob Creek’s New Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon and Rye

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Knob Creek’s New Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon and Rye Read Post »

The new Single Barrel Select Cask Strength expressions of Bourbon and Rye Whiskey are bottled straight from the barrel without dilution. Knob Creek®, a flagship brand under The Small Batch Bourbon Collection™, has announced the evolution of its Single Barrel Select Program with the introduction of Knob Creek® Single Barrel Select Cask Strength. This new

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UFC Champ Valentina Shevchenko to Craft New Batches of Warbringer Bourbon

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UFC Champ Valentina Shevchenko to Craft New Batches of Warbringer Bourbon Read Post »

Sespe Creek Distillery of Oxnard, California, has announced a new partnership with reigning UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion Valentina “Bullet” Shevchenko. The collaboration will focus on a series of small batch bourbon releases under the distillery’s Warbringer brand. This move follows the distillery’s prior releases with MMA fighters Josh Barnett and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. Master Distiller

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330: Joseph Magnus and the Original Cigar Blend with Master Blender Nancy Fraley

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330: Joseph Magnus and the Original Cigar Blend with Master Blender Nancy Fraley Read Post »

In this week’s episode of the Bourbon Lens, Jake sits down with one of the original ultra premium bourbons: Joseph A Magnus.  We are joined by CEO of Craft Co Ali Anderson and world renowned blender Nancy Fraley.  You won’t want to miss this episode as we unpack the history of Joseph Magnus, Murray Hill

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