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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Jefferson’s Bourbon Releases Founder’s Reserve 20-Year-Old to Honor America’s 250th Anniversary

Jefferson’s Bourbon Releases Founder’s Reserve 20-Year-Old to Honor America’s 250th Anniversary Read Post »

Ultra-Limited Kentucky Bourbon Celebrates American Innovation and Exploration Jefferson’s Bourbon is commemorating America’s 250th anniversary with the release of Founder’s Reserve 20-Year-Old, one of the rarest expressions ever produced by the brand. Limited to just 250 individually numbered and signed bottles, the Kentucky Straight Bourbon is aged for two decades before receiving a finishing period

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Maker’s Mark Launches Airport-Exclusive Artist Series for Global Travelers

Maker’s Mark Launches Airport-Exclusive Artist Series for Global Travelers Read Post »

Limited-Edition Maker’s Mark Bottles Celebrate Iconic Cities Around the World. Maker’s Mark is giving bourbon enthusiasts and frequent travelers a new collectible to hunt for with the launch of its Airport-Exclusive Artist Series, a limited-edition collection of custom bottles available exclusively through global travel retail. The series features city-inspired label artwork created by acclaimed contemporary

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Brown-Forman Begins Leadership Transition as CEO Lawson Whiting Announces Retirement

Brown-Forman Begins Leadership Transition as CEO Lawson Whiting Announces Retirement Read Post »

Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting Announces Retirement After Nearly 3 Decades. Brown-Forman Corporation has announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Lawson Whiting plans to retire following the appointment of his successor, ending a nearly 30-year career with one of the world’s leading spirits companies. The company’s Board of Directors has formally initiated a succession process that will

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Sazerac Introduces Two New Whiskey Lemonade Brands in Expanding RTD Portfolio

Sazerac Introduces Two New Whiskey Lemonade Brands in Expanding RTD Portfolio Read Post »

Sazerac is doubling down on the rapidly growing ready-to-drink cocktail category with the launch of two new whiskey-based canned cocktail brands: Endless Afternoon Whiskey Lemonade and Buckhorn Whiskey Lemonade. Announced as part of a broader RTD expansion, the new offerings arrive just in time for summer and reflect increasing consumer demand for convenient, flavor-forward cocktails made with real

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Bacardi Completes Purchase of Teeling Irish Whiskey Following Nine-Year Partnership

Bacardi Completes Purchase of Teeling Irish Whiskey Following Nine-Year Partnership Read Post »

Bacardi Limited is now the sole owner of the TEELING Irish whiskey brand. The move marks the latest chapter in a partnership that began nearly a decade ago. While Bacardi now assumes full ownership of the Dublin-based whiskey producer, founders Jack and Stephen Teeling will remain involved with the brand as strategic advisors, helping guide

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Jim Beam and Cadillac Formula 1 Team Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at the British Grand Prix

Jim Beam and Cadillac Formula 1 Team Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at the British Grand Prix Read Post »

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, two iconic American brands are bringing a taste of home to one of motorsport’s most prestigious stages. Jim Beam and the Cadillac Formula 1 Team are partnering to commemorate Independence Day during the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, highlighting American heritage, hospitality, and performance on a

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