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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Basil Hayden 10 Year Returns with Fresh, New Look in Permanent Lineup

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The Iconic Basil Hayden 10 Year Bourbon Joins Core Lineup as Permanent Offering and is Now Available Year-Round. Fast Facts about Basil Hayden 10 Year: Full Details on Basil Hayden 10 Year: Basil Hayden 10 Year, a beloved choice for fall weather whiskey sipping, is officially back on shelves with a sleek new design and […]

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Milam & Greene Continues its Cask Strength, Unabridged Series with New Volume 3

Milam & Greene Continues its Cask Strength, Unabridged Series with New Volume 3 Read Post »

Milam & Greene Whiskey just formally announced the release of Unabridged Volume 3, the latest entry in its acclaimed series. We were fortunate enough to get an early taste of this new cask strength bourbon at the 2024 Kentucky Bourbon Festival which took place this past weekend. If you are looking for a rising brand

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Larrikin Bourbon Co. Launches with New 8 Year Bottled in Bond

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Larrikin Bourbon Co. Unveils New Name and 8 Year Bottled in Bond Bourbon at Kentucky Bourbon Festival Located in Lawrenceburg, KY, the location was formerly known as the Lawrenceburg Bourbon Co. and holds DSP-KY-20219. They took a great opportunity in front of a captive audience at the 2024 Kentucky Bourbon Festival to unveil an exciting

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Redbreast Adds 18 Year Old Irish Whiskey to its Permanent Portfolio

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Redbreast 18 Year Old boasts the inclusion of cream sherry cask-matured whiskies for a new, yet familiar flavor profile. Redbreast Irish Whiskey has announced the launch of a new permanent addition to their portfolio: the Redbreast 18 Year Old. This expression adds a new option to its already renowned and award-winning lineup. The Redbreast 18

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Kentucky Bourbon Festival Will Kick Off National Bourbon Heritage Month with Earlier Date for 2025

Kentucky Bourbon Festival Will Kick Off National Bourbon Heritage Month with Earlier Date for 2025 Read Post »

Save the Date! Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2025 is taking place on September 5-7, 2025. The 2024 edition of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival just wrapped up and Bourbon Lens soaked in 3 full days of events, tastings, meet and greets and more. We’ll have a 2024 KBF Wrap-Up podcast episode coming soon to discuss the experience.

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Jack Daniel’s Adds Jack & Coca-Cola Cherry for Limited Time

Jack Daniel’s Adds Jack & Coca-Cola Cherry for Limited Time Read Post »

Jack & Coca-Cola Cherry fuses the distinctive character of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey with Coca-Cola Cherry in a convenient, ready-to-drink cocktail. Jack Daniel’s just introduced a new ready-to-drink cocktail: Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola Cherry. This limited-edition release boasts a 7% ABV. The canned cocktail promises a balanced mix of whiskey and classic cherry cola flavors.

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