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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Fanged Pursuit is the New 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon from Orphan Barrel

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This marks the first North American non-chill filtered whiskey in the Orphan Barrel collection. Orphan Barrel has launched Fanged Pursuit, a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey aged 17 years. The whiskey is carefully crafted to enhance flavor complexity, retaining fats, proteins, and oils that are typically removed in the chill filtering process. This results in a […]

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Jameson Launches New Permanent Lineup Addition: Triple Triple Irish Whiskey

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Jameson Irish Whiskey is also kicking off St. Patrick’s Day by introducing a new tradition: St. Patrick’s Day Season. This initiative extends the festivities beyond just one day, allowing fans of the world’s #1 Irish whiskey to enjoy the celebration for a longer period. As part of this new season, Jameson is debuting its latest

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Chivas Regal Teams Up with Formula 1 Driver Charles Leclerc as New Global Brand Ambassador

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Chivas Regal x Charles Leclerc announced the multiyear partnership with top Formula 1 driver which highlights the brand’s growing influence in modern sports culture. On the heels of Chivas being named ‘Official Team Partner’ of the Scuderia Ferrari HP Formula 1 team, Chivas Regal has officially welcomed Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc as its new

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320: Bulleit Unveils New Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon: Celebrating Bottled in Bond Day

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320: Bulleit Unveils New Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon: Celebrating Bottled in Bond Day Read Post »

In this special episode of the Bourbon Lens podcast, Jake and Scott dive into an exciting new release from Bulleit Whiskey – their first-ever Bottled-in-Bond bourbon expression. In honor of Bottled in Bond Day (March 3), we’re joined by Courtney King.  Courtney is the Distillery Manager at Bulleit Distillery and she joins us to share

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NASCAR’s Kyle Busch and Rebel Bourbon Unveil New Single Barrel Bourbon

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The bourbon release takes the Rebel sponsorship of Richard Childress Racing to a new level as the #8 Rebel Bourbon Chevy hits the track this weekend. Rebel Bourbon, based out of Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky, has announced the release of a limited-edition Kyle Busch 108 Single Barrel Bourbon. This bourbon is a collaboration

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The New Release of Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye Whiskey was Just Announced for 2025

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The New Release of Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye Whiskey was Just Announced for 2025 Read Post »

Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Rye is a single barrel product, and the average proof of the barrels in this 2025 release is 110.5 proof (55.25% ABV). The suggested retail price for a 750ml bottle in the U.S. is $120. When we began selling our rye many years ago, American rye whiskey was virtually an afterthought for

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