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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Treaty Oak Distilling Acquired with Focus on Organic Certification

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Treaty Oak Distilling Acquired with Focus on Organic Certification Read Post »

Treaty Oak’s 25-acre distillery, located in Dripping Springs, Texas will play a crucial role in HBB’s goal to secure organic certification and expand nationally. High Basin Brands (HBB), a new premium spirits company based in Dripping Springs, Texas, has launched with a successful $4 million seed round, nearly doubling its initial target. The company aims […]

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Maker’s Mark Promotes New Master Distiller and Lead Blender

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Maker’s Mark Promotes New Master Distiller and Lead Blender Read Post »

Maker’s Mark Appoints New Distillery Leadership to Elevate Innovation and Sustainability. Maker’s Mark, one of Kentucky’s most iconic bourbon brands, has named Dr. Blake Layfield as its new Master Distiller, and Beth Buckner as Lead Blender. Layfield, who will oversee the brand’s flavor consistency and new product innovations, is also tasked with advancing Maker’s Mark’s

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California’s R6 Distillery Introduces New, Vintage-Inspired Whiskey Label

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California’s R6 Distillery Introduces New, Vintage-Inspired Whiskey Label Read Post »

R6 Distillery and Seth Benhaim Introduce “Stock Exchange Club of Los Angeles”: A Vintage Label Single Barrel, Cask Strength Whiskey Line. R6 Distillery in El Segundo, California, recently announced the release of a brand-new whiskey line, the “Stock Exchange Club of Los Angeles,” featuring single barrel, cask strength whiskeys. This whiskey comes from select stocks

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Four Roses Distillery Unveils New Single Barrel Bourbon Collection

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Four Roses Distillery Unveils New Single Barrel Bourbon Collection Read Post »

Four Roses Fans will Now Have Greater Access to Its Ten Recipes Starting with the Launch of Three New 100 Proof, Single Barrel Bourbons. Four Roses Launches Single Barrel Collection to Celebrate 20th Anniversary Four Roses Distillery, renowned for crafting award-winning Kentucky bourbon, celebrates the 20th anniversary of its flagship Single Barrel with the launch

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Westland Whiskey Highlights PNW with New Garryana 9th Edition

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Westland Whiskey Highlights PNW with New Garryana 9th Edition Read Post »

Westland Garryana showcases the unique characteristics of the Pacific Northwest through the use of Quercus garryana, a rare oak species indigenous to the region. Fast Facts about Westland Garryana 9th Edition: More Details on the Release: Westland Whiskey is celebrating the release of the ninth edition of Garryana American Single Malt, following the success of

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304: Fawn Weaver on Her New Book, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, and Honoring Nathan Green

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304: Fawn Weaver on Her New Book, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, and Honoring Nathan Green Read Post »

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, hosts Jake and Scott sit down with Fawn Weaver, the trailblazing founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. Fawn takes us on a journey through her remarkable story—how she discovered the legacy of Nathan “Nearest” Green, the first African-American master distiller, and how she turned that discovery into the globally

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