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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Calumet Farm Bourbon Celebrates 100 Years with New Centennial Collection

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Centennial Collection Debut Honors 100 Years of Calumet Farm Calumet Farm Bourbon marks its centennial anniversary with the release of the rare, limited‑edition Centennial Collection. Six expressions pay tribute to a century of thoroughbred legacy and distilling tradition: five Kentucky Straight bourbons and the brand’s inaugural rye whiskey. Each release is available in select U.S. […]

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Cognac Cask Finish Whiskey is the New Addition to Breckenridge Distillery Lineup

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Cognac Cask Finish Whiskey is the New Addition to Breckenridge Distillery Lineup Read Post »

Breckenridge Distillery Reintroduces Cognac Cask Finish Whiskey, Previously Limited Release Only Breckenridge Distillery has announced the return of its Cognac Cask Finish Whiskey as a permanent offering in its cask finish whiskey line. Originally released as a limited edition in 2022 for the distillery’s Collectors Art Series, the expression is now available in Colorado, with

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Four Branches Bourbon Welcomes Gregg Snyder to the Team

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Four Branches Bourbon Welcomes Gregg Snyder to the Team Read Post »

Industry Veteran Gregg Snyder Joins Four Branches Bourbon Four Branches Bourbon, a premium veteran‑owned whiskey brand based in Bardstown, Kentucky, has named Master Distiller Gregg Snyder as a strategic advisor. Snyder, with 47 years of industry experience, will guide the brand’s future limited releases and foster innovation while maintaining Four Branches’ quality. “Unmatched Whiskey Expertise”

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Bhakta Releases “The Number One”: Bhakta 2011 Vintage Bourbon

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Bhakta Releases “The Number One”: Bhakta 2011 Vintage Bourbon Read Post »

BHAKTA Spirits has unveiled its third annual single vintage bourbon offering, the BHAKTA 2011 Bourbon Limited Edition Release of BHAKTA 2011 Bourbon BHAKTA Spirits has unveiled its third annual single vintage bourbon offering, the BHAKTA 2011 Bourbon, with a suggested retail price of $149. Only 11 barrels of this release will be made available, making

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Lasso Motel Adds Darts Cigarette Blend to Eclectic Whiskey Portfolio

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Lasso Motel Adds Darts Cigarette Blend to Eclectic Whiskey Portfolio Read Post »

Lasso Motel Whiskey has announced the release of Darts Cigarette Blend, a new expression developed to reflect the grit and nostalgia of dive bar experiences. The 100-proof blend is finished in Armagnac, Sherry, and Cognac casks and joins the brand’s lineup of unique whiskeys. The new expression is crafted with a mash bill of 70%

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Hawk’s Rock Distillery is the New, Rebranded Home of Irish Whiskey from Sazerac

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Hawk’s Rock Distillery is the New, Rebranded Home of Irish Whiskey from Sazerac Read Post »

Located in County Sligo, Ireland, Hawk’s Rock represents the rebranding of Lough Gill Distillery, which was acquired by Sazerac in 2022. Heritage Site Rebranded as Hawk’s Rock Distillery Sazerac Company has renamed its Irish Whiskey Distillery, formerly known as Lough Gill Distillery, to Hawk’s Rock Distillery. Located on a 100‑acre estate in County Sligo, Ireland—including

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