Bourbon Lens
306 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 105 ratingsBourbon Lens is the podcast for every whiskey drinker. During this project, we look to explore the whiskey and bourbon industry, learn more about our favorite spirit, and interview industry insiders, makers, entrepreneurs, and business people. We welcome you on this journey with us.
Bourbon Lens was founded by Jake and Scott from Louisville, Kentucky. We have grown our appreciation for Kentucky’s native spirit and look to learn all that we can about every type of whiskey. We welcome you to pour a glass of whiskey and join us. We are always looking for show topics, discussion starters, and new whiskies to try. Contact us on social media or send us an email to: [email protected] with ideas, comments, or questions.
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156: Barrel Proof Bourbons from Buffalo Trace Distillery
January 03, 2022 00:33 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBThe gang’s all here and we’ve cracked open two heavy hitting, barrel proof bourbons from Buffalo Trace Distillery. We compare two Mashbill #1 Bourbons, including Stagg Jr (Batch 13: Fall, 2019 – 128.4 proof) and EH Taylor Barrel Proof (Batch 10; 2021, 127.3 proof). These bottles have skyrocketed in secondary marketplaces and have become rare sights on store shelves, but are they worth the price? Show Links: EH Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Stagg Jr. Colonel EH Taylor Jr Barrel Proof ...
155: Westward Whiskey: Brewing and Distilling American Single Malt
December 27, 2021 00:20 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBOur guest this week is Miles Munroe, Lead Distiller for Westward Whiskey. Westward is reimagining Single Malt and adding an American Whiskey spin to elevate the category. American Single Malt Whiskey is a growing category and Westward is one to lead the charge as the United States moves towards well-defined standards of identity for the category. Miles brings a brewer’s mentality to whiskey-making and goes above and beyond to craft high quality whiskies in Portland Oregon. Download this epis...
154: Top Whiskies to Gift this Christmas Under $75
December 20, 2021 00:41 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBWith Christmas right around the corner, we know there will be a few bottles of whiskey under the Christmas Tree this year. If you are playing Santa for your whiskey-loving friends & family, we have some great gift bottles you should check out. Whether it’s a classic bourbon, something with some fancy packaging, or some whiskey that might be a little out of the norm, you’re sure to find a bottle on our list that someone will love. Download this episode on your favorite podcast player by c...
153: Meet Brian Nation, O’Shaughnessy Distilling's Irish Master Distiller
December 13, 2021 00:22 - 48 minutes - 67 MBAn American distillery with Irish heritage in its veins, O’Shaughnessy Distilling Company has engaged a modern legendary distiller of Irish Whiskey to grow a product line which embraces the best of both whiskey worlds. Combining a classic American Rye with two Irish Whiskies, Master Distiller Brian Nation is looking to put Minnesota on the world whiskey map. The O’Shaughnessy Family convinced Brian to leave an established and world-renowned Irish distillery to perfect his own passion projec...
152: Wheated Bourbon of the West with Wyoming Whiskey
December 06, 2021 00:22 - 1 hour - 86 MBOur guest this week is David DeFazio, co-founder of Wyoming Whiskey. We discuss building a distillery on a ranch and making whiskey in Wyoming. David is a former lawyer turned whiskey maker and has a wealth of experience in working hard, solving problems, and crafting whiskey. We also want to give a huge shoutout to Bob Cutler of Novio’s Bistro in Bangor Maine for connecting us with Wyoming Whiskey. He’s a long-time supporter of the show and of Wyoming Whiskey and we are so excited that we ...
151: Talnua Distillery's Unique American Single Pot Still Whiskey
November 29, 2021 00:22 - 1 hour - 96 MBOur guests this week are the founders of Talnua Distillery in Arvada Colorado. Patrick and Meagan Miller fell in love with the traditionally Irish, Single Pot Still Whiskey on a honeymoon trip to Ireland. They aimed to recreate the style of whiskey featuring malted and unmalted barley, but with an American twist. Talnua created the first Single Pot Still distillery outside of Ireland. They wanted to bring this style of whiskey to America and imbue it with the nation's terroir while honoring...
150: Celebrating a Milestone with Four Roses Limited Edition Bourbon
November 22, 2021 00:22 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBWe’re celebrating 150 episodes of the Bourbon Lens with some very special bourbons. We appreciate each and every one of our supporters, listeners, fans, and friends. Without you, we wouldn’t have the drive to continue producing the bourbon and whiskey content that we do. Cheers to you! And here’s to 150 more! In this episode, Jake and Scott have a blind lineup of the last 3 Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch releases. Which will come out on top? Which year is your favorite? Our 3 ...
149: Luca Mariano - Kentucky Bourbon with Italian Flair
November 15, 2021 00:22 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBIt’s the whiskey brand with an Italian name and they’re looking to make their mark in the world of Kentucky Bourbon. We are joined by Luca Mariano Distillery this week to talk about starting a bourbon brand, finding a home for your distillery, and growing brand awareness. Jennifer Brandt and Kenny Fuller are our guests this week as we taste through the full lineup Luca Mariano whiskey in downtown Louisville. We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our Patreon...
148: Veterans Day Special with Horse Soldier Bourbon
November 08, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBIn a special Veterans Day episode, we are joined by retired, Special Forces Veteran Scott Neil who is the co-founder of Horse Soldier Bourbon. Horse Soldier, was co-founded by the horse-mounted Green Berets who lead America’s counter-terrorism effort in Afghanistan almost immediately following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Scott Neil has an incredible story, a warrior’s mindset, and a soldier’s determination with everything he does, including his current mission: growing a bourbon brand. A hu...
147: A Decade of Craft Whiskey at FEW Spirits
October 31, 2021 23:29 - 53 minutes - 74 MBA grain-to-glass distillery since 2011, FEW Spirits produces craft whiskey in a tucked away alley located in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, IL. A historical town where Prohibition lasted until 1972, Founder & Master Distiller Paul Hletko changed the future of Evanston when he opened FEW Spirits Distillery, the first (legal) alcohol-production facility of any kind to ever open there. We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as w...
146: Purposefully Inefficient - How Maker's Mark Became an Iconic Kentucky Bourbon
October 24, 2021 23:33 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBRob Samuels is our guest this week and we are honored to have this 8th generation of whisky-maker on our podcast. The Samuels family has long been known for founding Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto Kentucky. Rob is the Managing Director of Maker’s Mark and is a passionate story-teller ensuring his family’s history is told to the masses. Rob knows that Maker’s Mark is the result of a “purposefully inefficient handmade process” but recognizes the importance of it to his family, their lega...
145: A Whiskey Adventure to the Mountains of Colorado with Boulder Spirits
October 17, 2021 23:22 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBWe are joined by Alastair Brogan, Founder and Owner, and Ryan Negley, Lead Ambassador and Whiskey Fellow for Boulder Spirits by Vapor Distillery. We learn about the Scottish influence that Alastair brought to Colorado and American Single Malt while still finding a unique niche in the American Whiskey Category, including their high-malt bourbons. Boulder Spirits features the largest pot still in the state of Colorado which adds an impressive layer of complexity to their whiskies as does their...
144: Metallica's Blackened American Whiskey: Rob Dietrich's Journey From Stagehand to Master Distiller
October 10, 2021 23:27 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBTaking a break from the metal and rock music at Louisville's Louder Than Life music festival, Rob Dietrich joins the Bourbon Lens to talk whiskey. Rob Dietrich is Master Distiller for Blackened American Whiskey and has taken over their reins from the late Dave Pickerell. Rob is a talented distiller (formerly of Colorado's Stranahan's) and even has a history of working in the music industry, so landing with Metallica's Blackened brand is a natural fit for him. You'll hear a lot about Rob's p...
143: Widow Jane Distillery - Lisa Wicker Brings Wine Expertise to Bourbon
October 03, 2021 23:15 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBWe are joined by Widow Jane Distillery President and Head Distiller & Blender, Lisa Wicker. Her fingerprints have been left in many distilleries over the years and she’s landed in her new home away from Kentucky, Widow Jane Distillery in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY. We discuss two different bourbons with Lisa Wicker, including Widow Jane 10 Year (5 barrels, 6+ years, small batch, 91 proof) and Lucky Thirteen Bourbon (small batch, less than 10 barrels, 93 proof). You’ll hear about Lisa’s time in t...
142: What is Driving the Texas Whiskey Boom?
September 26, 2021 23:36 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBTexas Whiskey is a growing category looking to make its mark in the world of American Whiskey and Kentucky Bourbon. We’re joined by Nico Martini, who just published his book Texas Whiskey, an ever-evolving chronicle and guidebook of the “history” and people of Texas Whiskey. Nico is also co-founder of Grayson Whiskey, author of Texas Cocktails, and a lover of all things Texas. Grayson Whiskey is a blend of Texas bourbon and wheat whiskies and just hit the shelves only a few months ago after ...
141: Jim Beam Small Batch Collection and Basil Hayden Bourbon
September 20, 2021 01:55 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBWe are joined by Tim Heuisler, American Whiskey Ambassador for Beam Suntory, to discuss the Jim Beam Small Batch Collection of Whiskey. We taste through the lineup of Basil Hayden and talk about all things Beam. A big thanks to Beam Suntory for allowing us to try the lineup. We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, co...
140: These Are "Must Buy" Decade Old Kentucky Bourbons
September 12, 2021 23:20 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBJake and Scott sit back down in the Office and blind taste two 10 year old Kentucky Bourbons. This week, we’ve cracked open a bottle of Russell’s Reserve 10 Year from Wild Turkey and Eagle Rare from Buffalo Trace Distillery. How do they match up? Are these great value bourbons for their age? We discuss this and more on this week’s episode. What is your favorite 10 year age-stated bourbon? We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Communit...
139: Kicking Off Bourbon Heritage Month with Old Forester 117 Series
September 05, 2021 23:04 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBJackie Zykan, Master Taster for Old Forester, is back on the Bourbon Lens Podcast. This time, we talk about the unique, new offering from her 117 Series; Warehouse K Barrels. We discuss the various warehouses of Old Forester and what makes some of them unique and different; including the spiders of Warehouse K. A true bourbon nerd is going to love the insight Jackie provides in this episode. We discuss the construction of various warehouses, heat cycling warehouses, finding the perfect b...
138: Is E.H. Taylor Bourbon Worth the Hype, Hunt, & Cost?
August 29, 2021 23:25 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBThe E.H. Taylor series of bourbon and rye whiskey has gained a huge following and has become harder and harder to locate. Is all the hype warranted? Scott and Jake sit down with E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon, Single Barrel Bourbon, and Straight Rye and compare tasting notes. We also discuss the upcoming Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, September 17 - 19th. Bourbon Lens will be there, on Press Row, amongst some legends of the Bourbon industry. We are thankful for everyone who has supported...
137: Smashing Barrels with Broken Barrel Whiskey Company
August 22, 2021 23:30 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBJake heads down to Owensboro Kentucky to smash some barrels with the crew from Broken Barrel Whiskey Co. He sits down with Founder Seth Benhaim to discuss the brand’s re-introduction to the market, donning new packaging and seeing great growth since we last visited with Seth. Check out Episode 49 (link below) for our first episode with Seth way back in December 2019. They spend the episode tasting through the core lineup of Broken Barrel Whiskies, which is sure to include something for ever...
136: Modernizing the Whiskey Market with Off Hours Bourbon
August 15, 2021 23:30 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBWe have another special guest this week, Jake Ireland, founder and entrepreneur behind Off Hours Bourbon. Off Hours is a lifestyle brand of bourbon, aimed at giving you some of the best whiskey for those moments when you kick back and relax. Launched in 2020, some might say this brand came along at just the right time; the perfect time for a little “Off Hours” bourbon. This bourbon is distilled and aged at MGP in Lawrenceburg Indiana; near and dear to Jake Ireland being his hometown. It’...
135: Training for World's Top Whiskey Taster with Bardstown Bourbon Co.
August 09, 2021 00:25 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBDo Scott and Jake have what it takes to be the “World's Top Whiskey Taster”? We traveled to the Bourbon Capital on the World to hang out with some of the crew from Bardstown Bourbon Company. We are joined by Brandon and Sam to discuss the distillery's upcoming products and the World’s Top Whiskey Taster Competition. We even get a little test of our own as we sample and analyze 3 whiskey samples in a blind tasting. Listen in to hear how Jake and Scott fared in our own Top Whiskey Taster compe...
134: Blind Tasting Bottled in Bond Bourbons from Heaven Hill
August 02, 2021 03:02 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBLong overdue, we sit down with 3 bottles of Bottled in Bond bourbons from Heaven Hill. These bottles share the same mashbill and proof, but run the gamut of age and price. A blind tasting is the best way to see how they stack up. Enjoy this week’s episode and be sure to let us know your favorite bourbon from Heaven Hill. Here’s the lineup: Glass 1 - Henry McKenna 10 Year Old Single Barrel Bottled in Bond Glass 2 - Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond 7 Year Glass 3 - J.T.S Brown Bottled i...
133: Whiskey with a Side of History - Kentucky Senator Bourbon
July 26, 2021 02:45 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBJake and Scott are back in “the office” and we are sharing some Kentucky Senator Bourbon. Kentucky Senator is a revived brand and each release of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey will carry the name of an esteemed U.S. Senator from the Bluegrass State. We taste their first two releases, including a 15 year and a 6 year Kentucky Straight Bourbon. We discuss many topics in this episode including sourcing whiskey, celebrity brands, the premium bourbon market, and whether we view whiskey as a g...
132: Our Top Picks for $50 - $100 Bourbons
July 19, 2021 04:01 - 47 minutes - 65 MBThese days, it’s really easy to spend $100 on a bottle of bourbon, but how do you avoid getting burned at the liquor store? Stick with some of our choices for the $50 - $100 price range and you’ll find some heavy hitting bourbons. Don’t get burned at the liquor store, shop smart with these tips. We are thankful for everyone who has supported us over this journey. We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5...
131: Castle & Key Restoration Rye Batch 1 of 2021
July 12, 2021 04:01 - 31 minutes - 25.5 MBCastle & Key just released its 3rd installment of Restoration Rye, 2021 Batch #1. This batch was crafted from 80 barrels and was meant to highlight some notes that are perfect for summer whiskey drinking. We compare this 2021 release to Batch 1 from 2020 in this episode. Each batch of Restoration Rye Whiskey is blended using a series of pods. Each pod is created by grouping barrels to create a specific sensory profile. Restoration Rye features a mashbill of 63% Rye; 20% Malted Barley; 17% ...
130: Wheated Bourbon Battle: Old Fitzgerald & Larceny Barrel Proof
July 06, 2021 00:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBJake and Scott are back in the Bourbon Lens office and have lined up two powerhouse bottles from Heaven Hill’s wheated mashbill; Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond (a 9 year from Fall 2018) and Larcey Barrel Proof (Batch A121 featuring 6-8 year old bourbon). It is clear that wheated bourbons are a big hit in the bourbon world right now, partially attributable to the Pappy Van Winkle and Weller Bourbon craze. But does Heaven Hill have some of the best wheated bourbons out right now? Hear our tho...
129: Our Top Picks for Drinking Whiskey in the Summer Heat
June 28, 2021 04:01 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBYou won’t find us reaching for the barrel proof bourbons often in the summer heat, so what do we reach for when the temperature rises? In this week’s episode, we discuss some of our favorite choices when summertime rolls around and we want to enjoy our favorite booze outside or poolside. Whether it’s low proof, on the rocks, finished whiskey, or the ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail craze, we give you some ideas for this summer. Let us know what you reach for as the weather warms up! Shoutout...
128: Sam Houston's 15 Year Old Kentucky Bourbon Release 6
June 21, 2021 04:01 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBRecently, we had the opportunity to sample 6 single barrels from Western Spirits Beverage Company; you may remember our previous episode. This was all in preparation for their upcoming release of Sam Houston Bourbon Release No. 6. We were honored to be selected, along with several other “bourbon influencers”, to help provide feedback that would contribute to a final batch for Release No. 6, a 15 year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The Release is now on shelves and we were sent bott...
127: Stellum Spirits - Discussing the Modern Whiskey Drinker with Will Schragis, Chief Innovation Officer
June 14, 2021 04:01 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBIt’s National Bourbon Day and we are having a brand new bourbon this week. Will Schragis, Stellum Spirits’ Chief Sales & Innovation Officer, joins Bourbon Lens to chat about all things Stellum, whiskey industry, and the modern whiskey drinker. A wildly popular blending house, Barrell Craft Spirits, just created a more affordable spinoff brand (at $55, Will says it’s the best whiskey for the price on the market). New from the team at Barrell, it’s Stellum Rye and Bourbon. We are thankful ...
126: First Ever Bourbon Lens Barrel Pick - Starlight Sauternes Finished Bourbon
June 07, 2021 04:01 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBOur first Bourbon Lens Barrel Pick is now available for purchase! Jake and Scott sit down in the Bourbon Lens Office to taste through the unique finished bourbon we picked from Starlight Distillery. This is a 4 ½ Year Old, Straight Bourbon distilled by Starlight and finished in a French, Sauternes Wine Cask. The bourbon is available for purchase via Shared Pour for $59.99. Be sure to head there to get yours before it sells out: SharedPour.com. We are thankful for everyone who has su...
125: Tasting Through A Unique Lineup of Bulleit Bourbon
June 01, 2021 04:01 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBJake and Scott catch up about life and bourbon as they sip through 3 different Bulleit Bourbons. Scott recently had the opportunity to help a local store, Bottles Unlimited in New Albany, IN select a barrel of 11 year old Bulleit. And thanks to some help from Bottles Unlimited, we were able to secure two more limited bottlings of Bulleit to taste them side-by-side with this 11 year old store pick called “Quarantine Breakout”. The barrel is available now at Bottles Unlimited and we recommend ...
124: Reviving the Dant Family Name in Bourbon History - Log Still Opens Kentucky’s Newest Distillery
May 24, 2021 04:01 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBIt’s Kentucky’s newest distillery; Log Still Distillery is located in Gethsemane (just outside of Bardstown in Southern Nelson County). We toured the 300-acre “Dant Crossing” property with Founder and President, Wally Dant. Wally, along with his family, Lynne and Charles Dant, are taking on this large project to create a “destination distillery” that is perfect for the whole family. Wally discussed the Dant family history in Nelson County and his efforts to revive the family name in the Wor...
123: Craft Distillery Head-to-Head - “Double Oaked” Rye Whiskey from Kentucky Peerless & Starlight Distillery
May 17, 2021 04:01 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBTwo heavy-hitting craft distilleries go head-to-head as Scott and Jake discuss their spin on Double Oaked Rye Whiskey. There’s no question that the Bourbon Lens is a big fan of these two craft distilleries; Starlight and Peerless. We were excited to have the chance to compare their unique rye whiskies. Here’s the “Tale of the Tape”: Peerless “Double Oak I” Single Barrel Rye Whiskey: Proof: 109.4 Age: Undisclosed (estimated 3-5 years) Price: $32 / 200 mL (Distillery Only: Purchase her...
122: Drinking Founder’s Collection Whiskey with the Rabbit Hole Distillery Founder Himself
May 10, 2021 04:01 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBThank you to Rabbit Hole Distillery for the opportunity to sit down with Founder, Kaveh Zamanian, to discuss his Founder’s Collection series and the history of the distillery. We sipped an ultra limited, ultra premium 15 year old Mizunara Cask Finished Bourbon as well as the original Founder’s Collection bottling of Cask Strength, 6 year old Boxergrail Rye Whiskey. We also discussed some exciting upcoming plans for the distillery, including Heigold Bourbon Single Barrel Picks - coming in Jun...
121: Sam Houston Bourbon - Our Tasting of 15 Year Old Kentucky Bourbons for the Latest Batch
May 03, 2021 04:01 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBIt’s no secret that there are some incredible 15 year old Kentucky Bourbons hitting shelves over the last year. Recently, we had the opportunity to sample 6 excellent single barrels from Western Spirits Beverage Company; all in preparation for their upcoming release of Sam Houston Bourbon Batch 6. We were honored to be selected, along with several other “bourbon influencers”, to help provide feedback on a specialized tasting kit of 6 unique barrels. Our feedback will help Western Spirits Bev...
120: The Craft of Colorado Whiskey with Distillery 291 - Rugged, Refined, Rebellious
April 26, 2021 04:01 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBThis week’s guest is Michael Myers, Founder of Distillery 291 in Colorado. Michael left his career in fashion photography to start a distillery in Colorado and never looked back. We taste through several of their bourbons and ryes in this week’s episode and experience their unique aspen stave finished whiskey. We are thankful for everyone who has taken the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app...
119: Sneak Preview of the Newest Releases from Old Carter Whiskey Company
April 19, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 126 MBOld Carter Whiskey Co. has six new batches of whiskey on the horizon and we were fortunate enough to taste through each with Founders, Mark and Sherri Carter. The Carters invited Bourbon Lens to their tasting room in Downtown Louisville for an early look at Batches 7, 8, 9, and 10 of their latest bourbons and Batches 5 & 6 of the American Whiskey. Each batch is bottled at barrel strength and comes packed with a ton of flavor. Enjoy this week’s episode, a sneak peek of the upcoming releases ...
118: Virginia Craft Bourbon at A. Smith Bowman Distillery
April 12, 2021 04:01 - 40 minutes - 55 MBOur guest this week is Brian Prewitt, Master Distiller for A. Smith Bowman Distillery in Virginia. We discuss the history of the distillery, Brian's background in the beer, wine and spirits industries, and the variety of bourbons that the distillery releases. We also taste through John J. Bowman Single Barrel Bourbon and Bowman Brother Small Batch Bourbon. We are thankful for everyone who has taken the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us...
117: Talking Whiskey with Singer-Songwriter Drew Holcomb
April 05, 2021 04:01 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBWe’re joined by singer-songwriter Drew Holcomb. Drew talks about his career as musician, his band Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, his involvement in Sweetens Cove Bourbon, and his life as a husband and father in today’s world. Sweetens Cove allows Drew to combine his love for whiskey (and whisky), Tennessee pride, and the resurrection of a golf course. You’ve heard about Sweetens Cove previously on Bourbon Lens Episode 85 featuring Marianne Eaves, the Master Blender behind the bourbon. We ap...
116: Sippin' Whiskey with Jason Brauner & Buzzard's Roost
March 29, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBWe sit down with Jason Brauner and some "Sippin' Whiskey" at Bourbon's Bistro in Louisville. We discuss Jason’s experiences in the bourbon world, owning a highly regarded restaurant with an extensive selection of bourbon, and owning his own Whiskey brand. Buzzard’s Roost Sippin’ Whiskey is a brand that relies on Jason’s palate and experience to craft unique barrel finished (double barreled) rye whiskey. We are thankful for everyone who has taken the time to give us feedback on our podca...
115: Blue Run Spirits - Tapping A Legend of the Bourbon World
March 22, 2021 04:01 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBWe are joined by the co-founders of Blue Run Spirits to talk about their new, premium Kentucky Bourbon. Their first batches released in late 2020 - early 2021, each a 13 year old sourced Kentucky Bourbon. Mike Montgomery and Jesse McKnight are the co-founders and have created a unique and diverse team to help grown this brand. Blue Run Bourbon was selected and blended with the assistance and expertise of Jim Rutledge, former Master Distiller of Four Roses. Blue Run has exciting plans for fu...
114: Exciting Changes for 2021 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
March 15, 2021 04:03 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MB2021 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown. This year aims to be better than ever. We are joined by Randy Prasse, Bourbon Festival President, to unveil some big changes for 2021. Learn about the new events, general admission tickets, once in a lifetime bourbon tasting opportunities, and the immersive bourbon experiences planned for 2021. Mark your calendars for September 16-19, 2021. General Admission Tickets go on sale on at 11:00 am ET - March 15th, 20...
113: Visiting Barton 1792 with Master Distiller Danny Kahn
March 08, 2021 05:01 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBOn this episode, we sit down with the Master Distiller of Barton 1792. Danny Kahn is a wealth of knowledge in the distilling and brewing industries and we were fortunate enough to be invited to the distillery. We started our morning off with some of Barton's newest releases, Thomas S. Moore cask finished bourbons. And after the podcast, we selected our very first Bourbon Lens single barrel pick, a Full Proof 1792 Bourbon. You aren't going to want to miss this release when it hits SharedPo...
112: Our Top Craft Whiskey Distilleries
March 01, 2021 05:01 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBIf you’ve listened to the Bourbon Lens podcast over the last two years, you’ve heard from some of our favorite craft bourbon and whiskey distilleries, blenders, and brands. In this episode, we discuss some of our standout craft distillers and brands that we are excited for in 2021 and beyond. As always, we'd love your feedback and hearing what distilleries are your favorite Craft Whiskey producers. We may even feature them on the Bourbon Lens in the future! We appreciate everyone who has t...
111: Stocking the Best Whiskey Bar for $50
February 22, 2021 05:01 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBHow many “best of” lists have you read and laughed to yourself? We are putting our own spin on things and have challenged each other to start a new home whiskey bar for $50. Will we grab one expensive bottle and max out our limited budget? Or try to squeeze in two or three solid budget bottles? Scott and Jake may have different philosophies on buying whiskey, but they had a great time comparing notes and choices in this week’s podcast. What strategy would you use to buy yourself or a fr...
110: RY3 Whiskey - Rum Cask Finished Rye Whiskey
February 15, 2021 05:01 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBCombining a passion for spirits, industry knowledge, and blending expertise, Phenomenal Spirits has released its first whiskey. RY3 Whiskey (Pronounced “Rye 3 Whiskey”) is a rum cask finished whiskey that was carefully crafted from this blending house. Phenomenal Spirits, Karthik Sudhir and Matt Witzig, joins Bourbon Lens to talk whiskey. Karthik is the Founder / CEO of Phenomenal Spirits and drives product development, strategy, brand positioning, market expansion, and investor relations. M...
109: Nelson's Green Brier and Belle Meade Bourbon
February 08, 2021 05:01 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBIn this week's podcast, we learn some family and Tennessee Whiskey history from Charlie Nelson of Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery. Charlie, along with his father and his brother Andy, stumbled upon a bit of family history while out on the road one day. This discovery led them down a long and winding path to resurrection of the family distillery, DSP-TN-5. Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery dates back to 1880, though it wasn’t revived by Charlie and Andy until 2009. We found the stories of the f...
108: Buffalo Trace Bourbon Single Barrel Picks
February 01, 2021 05:01 - 50 minutes - 69 MBThe crew is back together and we’ve got a blind bourbon tasting ready to go! This time, it’s Buffalo Trace and we line up 3 single barrel store picks against an off-the-shelf bottle of Buffalo Trace. Which will come out on top? Are single barrels better than what you can find on any store shelf? We share our opinions and the results of our blind tasting. We also discuss Michael’s upcoming plans to move to Florida and even get into a little debate about pizza. We hope you enjoy this episo...
107: National Irish Coffee Day with Slane Irish Whiskey
January 25, 2021 05:01 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBIt’s National Irish Coffee Day on January 25th and we couldn’t have asked for a better guest to celebrate the occasion. We’re joined by Alex Conyngham from Slane Distillery in Ireland. Slane Irish Whiskey is the perfect accompaniment to the classic Irish Coffee and they’ve put their own spin on the cocktail to celebrate. Partnering with Red Bay Coffee, they’ve developed their own roast which pairs perfectly with Slane Irish Whiskey. Be sure to check out the full recipe below and be sure to...