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.

Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery Double Staved Classic Bourbon Reviewed

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J. Mattingly 1845 Double Staved Classic Bourbon balances the sweetness of dessert with the rich complexity of oak and spice. Fast Facts about J. Mattingly 1845 Double Staved Classic Bourbon: Tasting Notes: J. Mattingly 1845 Double Staved Classic Bourbon Closing Thoughts: This is a bourbon that balances the sweetness of dessert-like aromas with the rich

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Barrell New Year Bourbon 2025 Announced in Time for Holidays

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Barrell New Year Bourbon 2025 Announced in Time for Holidays Read Post »

Barrell New Year Bourbon 2025 celebrates the possibilities and optimism that every new year brings.  Introducing Barrell New Year Bourbon 2025: Barrell Craft Spirits has unveiled its new Barrell New Year Bourbon 2025, a limited-edition release priced at $89.99. This special bourbon is a blend of whiskeys aged between 5 and 15 years, sourced from

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Old Commonwealth Distillery Introduces New “Kentucky Nectar” Bourbon

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Kentucky Nectar is back for the first time since 1967. Old Commonwealth Distillery’s second release is a double barreled, cask strength, wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon finished in honey casks. Fast Facts about Kentucky Nectar: More Details on Kentucky Nectar: From a brand history perspective, Kentucky Nectar was born at the Mellwood Distillery, which evolved into General

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303: A Deep Dive with Ross Cornelissen, Master Distiller of 1792 Bourbon

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This week, we’re talking about Barton 1792 Distillery and 1792 Bourbon. Master Distiller Ross Cornelissen joins Bourbon Lens to talk about the workhouse bourbon distillery. Barton 1792 is a historic distillery in the Bourbon Capital of the World and owned by Sazerac Company. We discuss three limited releases from Barton 1792, including Sweet Wheat, Aged

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Historic Bourbon de Luxe Brand Gets New Life from Rolling Fork Founders

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Reviving Bourbon de Luxe: A Historic Bourbon Returns Rolling Fork Spirits has announced the revival of Bourbon de Luxe, an iconic brand with origins dating back to 1911, which hasn’t been available in retail for years. Originally created by Fort Worth whiskey merchant Milton Eppstein, Bourbon de Luxe is being relaunched as a super-premium Kentucky

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Breckenridge Distillery’s New “Dad’s Stash Whiskey” Supports No-Shave November

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Breckenridge Distillery’s New “Dad’s Stash Whiskey” Supports No-Shave November Read Post »

Breckenridge Distillery has partnered with Flaviar to introduce Dad’s Stash Whiskey, a limited-edition bourbon blend launched to support No-Shave November and raise funds for colon and rectal cancer awareness and treatment. This year’s release is the second collaboration between the two brands. This follows a unique blending event in 2023. At that event, select Flaviar

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