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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Maker’s Mark To Debut New Chihuly Exhibition and Reimagined Restaurant

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The Distillery located at Star Hill Farm in Loretto, Kentucky Has Announced a New Chihuly Art Exhibition and Reimagined Restaurant Experience Starting July 19, 2025. Nine Chihuly Installations Debut Across Distillery Grounds Maker’s Mark has announced the debut of a new art exhibition and enhanced culinary offerings at its homeplace in Loretto, Kentucky. Opening July

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WhistlePig Debuts GraveStock Whiskey Aged in Caskets with New Collaboration

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WhistlePig Debuts GraveStock Whiskey Aged in Caskets with New Collaboration Read Post »

Collaboration with Liquid Death Brings New Twist to Seasonal Sipping with Whiskey Aged in Charred American Oak Caskets. WhistlePig Whiskey has launched a new limited edition wheat whiskey, signaling a bold departure from traditional summer beverages. The release of GraveStock Wheat Whiskey, proofed with Liquid Death Mountain Water, aims to replace spritzes and hard seltzers

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J. Rieger & Co. Unveils New Monogram Solera Reserve

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J. Rieger & Co. Unveils New Monogram Solera Reserve Read Post »

J. Rieger & Co. has announced the release of its 2025 Monogram Kansas City Whiskey Solera Reserve. The annual release is the distillery’s most limited expression and is crafted by Master Distiller Nathan Perry, Co-Founder Ryan Maybee, and their tasting panel in Kansas City. A Modern Take on Pre-Prohibition Legacy The 2025 Monogram edition continues

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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 Launches ‘Being This Likeable Isn’t Easy’ Campaign Read Post »

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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Estate Whiskey Alliance® Recognizes First Estate Whiskey Certified™ Products Read Post »

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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