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RD1 Distillery Leans Into Science with New R&D Master Distiller

Scott Dilley
August 6, 2024

Notable University of Kentucky Scientist Jarrad Gollihue to Lead RD1’s Wood-Finishing Exploration Jarrad Gollihue, PhD joins RD1 Spirits as R&D […]

Bourbon Lens Podcast

270: Cedar Ridge is a Hidden Gem Distillery in Iowa

Scott Dilley
March 17, 2024

We’re joined by Murphy Quint, Master Distiller for Cedar Ridge Distillery. Located in Swisher Iowa, Cedar Ridge Distilley is producing […]

Bourbon and Whiskey News

New Riff Distilling Promotes Brian Sprance to Master Distiller

Scott Dilley
January 23, 2024

Familiar face in the New Riff team has been named the first Master Distiller in the distillery’s history New Riff […]

Bourbon Lens Podcast

258: Ross & Squibb Distillery Master Distiller Ian Stirsman

Scott Dilley
December 25, 2023

Bourbon Lens visits the Willy Wonka Factory of Whiskey this week. We’re in Lawrenceburg Indiana for an amazing tour at […]

Bourbon and Whiskey News

Western Kentucky Distilling Co. Taps 8th Generation Distiller for its New $30M facility

Scott Dilley
November 10, 2022

Western Kentucky Distilling Co. is a bourbon and rye whiskey distillery located in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. The 100% Kentucky-owned distillery is scheduled to open mid-2023 as the first official distillery in Ohio County under the leadership of eighth-generation distiller and Kentuckian Jacob Call and President JD Edwards. From purchasing all cooking, fermenting, and distilling equipment in Kentucky, including a Vendome 36” copper still, to plans to use all locally grown Kentucky corn, the team is proud to support the local community and the state of Kentucky.

Bourbon Lens Podcast

193: Steve Beam and the Yellowstone Bourbon Master Distiller Road Tour

Scott Dilley
September 25, 2022

Wrapping up Bourbon Heritage Month at Limestone Branch Distillery in Lebanon, KY. We’re joined by Steve Beam, Master Distiller, to […]

Bourbon and Whiskey News

Angel’s Envy Names Its First Master Distiller Since 2013

Scott Dilley
September 12, 2022

Louisville-based Angel’s Envy (Louisville Distilling Company) has tapped Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey’s Head Distiller, Owen Martin to be its first Master […]