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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Log Still Distillery Releases New Monk’s Road Rye Whiskey

Log Still Distillery Releases New Monk’s Road Rye Whiskey Read Post »

Monk’s Road Rye features Kentucky-Grown Rye Captures Log Still Distillery’s Farm-to-Bottle Tradition. Fast Facts about Monk’s Road Rye: More Details on Monk’s Road Rye: Log Still Distillery has launched Monk’s Road Rye Whiskey, a new addition to its lineup that highlights Kentucky’s agricultural roots. Crafted from rye grown on the distillery’s own farmland, this whiskey […]

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301: Restoration and History with Cook’s Mill Whiskey Founder Jason Queen

301: Restoration and History with Cook’s Mill Whiskey Founder Jason Queen Read Post »

On a recent trip to Myrtle Beach, we met Jason Queen. He was working to promote his bourbon in South Carolina. Jason shared a bit of history with us and a whiskey too.  That chance meeting and conversation inspired this latest episode of the Bourbon Lens Podcast. Jason, a serial entrepreneur and conservationist, had previously purchased

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Woodinville Whiskey Introduces New Sauternes Finish as 2024 Harvest Release

Woodinville Whiskey Introduces New Sauternes Finish as 2024 Harvest Release Read Post »

The first 500 numbered bottles of Woodinville Bourbon Sauternes Finish will be released exclusively at the distillery’s Harvest Release on Saturday, October 19 at $69.99 per bottle. Bourbon Lens Tasting Notes – Woodinville Bourbon Sauternes Finish: Details on Woodinville Bourbon Sauternes Finish: This fall, as part of its annual Harvest Release, Woodinville Whiskey will introduce

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WhistlePig’s New Boss Hog XI Release Leverages Unique Experimental Barrels

WhistlePig’s New Boss Hog XI Release Leverages Unique Experimental Barrels Read Post »

WhistlePig Whiskey Unveils The Boss Hog XI: The Juggernaut was aged in Thandai barrels, an aromatic Indian drink featuring a medley of nuts and spices. Fast Facts about Boss Hog XI: The Juggernaut Boss Hog XI: The Juggernaut Details: WhistlePig Whiskey has officially launched The Boss Hog XI: The Juggernaut, marking a significant milestone in

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Sagamore Spirit Releases Oldest Whiskeys to Date with New 9-Year Rye and 7-Year Bottled in Bond

Sagamore Spirit Releases Oldest Whiskeys to Date with New 9-Year Rye and 7-Year Bottled in Bond Read Post »

Sagamore Spirit’s new additions to their Reserve Series showcase a commitment to quality and innovation in rye whiskey, reflecting the deep-rooted traditions of Maryland distilling. Sagamore Spirit has announced the launch of two exceptional rye whiskies that celebrate Maryland’s storied distilling heritage: the Sagamore 9-Year-Old Straight Rye Whiskey and the Sagamore Bottled in Bond Straight

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Jim Beam Winter Reserve Bourbon is a New Toasted Barrel Finish in Time for the Holidays

Jim Beam Winter Reserve Bourbon is a New Toasted Barrel Finish in Time for the Holidays Read Post »

The James B. Beam Distilling Co. has rolled out Winter Reserve a 6 Year Toasted Barrel Finish of its iconic Jim Beam Bourbon. Fast Facts about Jim Beam Winter Reserve: Full Details on Jim Beam Winter Reserve: A Smooth Amber Bourbon Aged for 6 Years Then Finished in New Toasted White Oak Barrels Featuring Notes

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