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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Rebel Bourbon and Childress Vineyards Release New, Limited Cabernet Franc Barrel Finish

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Rebel Bourbon and Childress Vineyards Release New, Limited Cabernet Franc Barrel Finish Read Post »

Rebel Bourbon has partnered with North Carolina’s Childress Vineyards to introduce a limited-edition release: Rebel 100 Childress Vineyards Cabernet Franc Barrel Finish. Aged four years using Rebel’s wheated bourbon recipe and finished in Cabernet Franc wine barrels, the new expression is bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV). This release is limited to 500 six-bottle cases […]

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Michter’s 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye Coming in June 2025

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Michter’s 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye Coming in June 2025 Read Post »

Louisville-based Michter’s Distillery will release its 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye in June 2025. Known for its small-batch, high-quality American whiskeys, Michter’s continues its tradition of selective barrel releases. This expression is bottled at 92.8 proof (46.4% ABV) with a suggested retail price of $210 in the United States. Aged Beyond the Label

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

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

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

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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