Bourbon Lens
299 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 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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99: Chicken Cock Whiskey Master Distiller Gregg Snyder
November 30, 2020 05:01 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBGregg Snyder, from Chicken Cock Whiskey, joined the podcast to talk about all things Chicken Cock and to share some of their bourbon and rye whiskey. We discussed the history of the brand, its revival, and plans for the future, including their relationship with the Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Distilling Program. Most of all, Michael and Scott enjoyed getting to hear from Gregg about his experience and expertise at famous Kentucky distilleries, including Brown-Forman, Wild Turkey,...
98: A Midwinter Night's Dram by High West Whiskey
November 23, 2020 05:01 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBThis week we are discussing High West Whiskey and their new release of A Midwinter Night's Dram. Midwinter Nights Dram is a wildly popular version of High West Rendezvous Rye finished in French oak port barrels. This year is their Eighth Act (release) in the limited release series. It stands out for its unique and bold style while still appealing to many different types of whiskey drinkers. If you have the opportunity to grab this release, you shouldn't pass on it. We also discuss future re...
97: Pappyland Author Wright Thompson Talks Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon
November 16, 2020 05:01 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MB'Pappyland' tells the story of the Van Winkle family, the bourbon business, & the demand for rare wheated bourbon bearing the name of Pappy Van Winkle. We were joined by Author & ESPN's Wright Thompson to discuss his new book which just released November 10, 2020: Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last. The book is about so much more than bourbon; it tells the story of those who make bourbon and those who enjoy it. As you know, both are essential to the story of...
96: Old Overholt Rye Whiskey
November 09, 2020 05:01 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBWe’re checking out a couple rye whiskies this week, including the Old Overholt 114 Proof (Ohio only Special Release) and Hudson Whiskey’s new Do the Rye Thing Rye Whiskey. The new, higher proof Old Overholt is a spin on a classic rye. It is limited to Ohio only at this point, but it has garnered some good reviews from those who have had the opportunity to land a bottle. Find out how we think these two whiskies stack up. Thank you to Hudson Whiskey for sending us a care package featuring two...
95: Old Forester Master Taster, Jackie Zykan
November 02, 2020 05:02 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBWe are joined by Jackie Zykan, Master Taster for Louisville's Bourbon Brand, Old Forester. Jake and Michael sat down to discuss the brand's growth and her rise through the ranks. We sipped Old Forester Rye Whiskey during this episode, which is another staple to add to any bar. We also discuss the growth of the lineup from the Whisky Row series, Statesman, and bringing back President's Choice. You'll learn how Jackie’s background in the bartending industry helped her transition to this bel...
94: Rabbit Hole Distillery
October 26, 2020 04:02 - 1 hour - 110 MBThe Bourbon Lens Crew had the privilege of taking a private tour of the Rabbit Hole Distillery in Downtown Louisville recently. We sat down with the Brand’s Digital Ambassador, Adam Edwards, to discuss the history of the distillery, its founder Kaveh Zamanian, and the spirits they craft. We discuss the ultra exclusive Founder’s Collection and its first offering, Boxergrail Rye Whiskey at Cask Strength as well as future plans for the brand. And we discuss, maybe for the first time publicly, t...
93: Maker's Mark and Golfing with "Chubs"
October 19, 2020 04:02 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBThis week we have a solid lineup of limited edition bourbons from Maker’s Mark. Our first podcast back together as a group of 3 since the pandemic started, we had a lot of fun catching up and talking shop. We each brought something different to run through a tasting together. Jake had Maker’s 101 and Maker’s 46 Cask Strength, Scott brought Maker’s Cask Strength (Batch 20-03), and Michael grabbed his Private Selection of Maker’s from Match Cigar Bar. We discussed the legendary Maker’s Mark re...
92: Bhakta Brandy - 50 Year Old Armagnac for Whiskey Lovers
October 12, 2020 04:02 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBRaj Peter Bhakta, the founder of WhistlePig and now Bhakta Farms, has left the world of rye whiskey and entered into the world of rare Armagnac brandy. Raj just introduced BHAKTA 50, a marriage of Argmanac’s he discovered with Vintages from 1868 - 1970. And he’s gone a step further and finished it in Islay casks. A complex spirit that is ideal for the curious whiskey lover. Sweet and smoky but not overly so, this finishing process for 50+ year old Armagnac is unlike anything else. Raj had...
91: Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey
October 05, 2020 04:02 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBMaryland Style Rye Whiskey is the topic today. We explore a handful of rye whiskies from Sagamore Spirit in Baltimore Maryland. We're joined by Brian Treacy to talk about what makes Sagamore Spirit unique, their core lineup, and some exciting limited release rye whiskies. Sagamore Spirit jump started their brand sourcing some of the wildly popular "MGP Rye" from Indiana's largest distillery, but they are excited to move to their own distillate in the very near future. We enjoyed each of ...
90: Bourbon Hunting Season
September 28, 2020 04:05 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBJake and Scott are at it again with another Bourbon Heritage Month episode. This time, we dive into the world of Bourbon Hunting and the madness created every Fall surrounding "Bourbon Hunting Season." Jake and Scott discuss their different perceptions of bourbon hunting and seeking out the rare and expensive bottles that pop up around this time every year. We also discuss some of this year's highly anticipated whiskey releases. Join us and let us know what your thoughts are on Bourbon Hu...
89: Bottled in Bond Bourbon Heavyweights
September 21, 2020 04:04 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBJake and Scott taste through two heavy-hitting Bottled in Bond Bourbon releases; Old Fitzgerald 15 Year Old and Wild Turkey Master's Keep 17 Year Bottled in Bond. While both are limited releases, we discuss how they stack up against each other and in the bourbon world. Each has their own highlights, high price points, and we both had to pick a winner after a side-by-side tasting. We appreciate everyone who has taken the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, co...
88: New Riff Distilling
September 14, 2020 04:03 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBWe’re continuing National Bourbon Heritage Month with a relatively new Kentucky distillery. This week, it’s New Riff Distillery, which claims to put "A New Riff on an Old Tradition". We are joined by Jay Erisman, vice-president of strategic development and co-founder of the distillery in Newport, Kentucky. We discuss the meaning of “New Riff”, the brand’s focus on bottled in bond whiskey, and what makes New Riff different. We also dive into some of the more technical distillation, fermentati...
87: Yellowstone Bourbon and Limestone Branch
September 07, 2020 04:02 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBJake and Scott are finally back on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. This time, we stop in Lebanon Kentucky at Limestone Branch Distillery, producers of the famed Yellowstone Bourbon. We sit down with Steve Beam and share the full lineup of Limestone Branch whiskies. Steve Beam is in the Beam Family Tree, which has had their hands in the bourbon of nearly every major distillery in Kentucky. In addition to some Beam family history, we also discuss the Dant Family of Bourbon. We also touch on th...
86: Bourbon and Wine Barrels with Josh Cellars
August 31, 2020 04:05 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBJust in time for National Bourbon Heritage Month, we are exploring a first for us, bourbon barrel aged wine. We may be familiar with wine barrel-finished bourbons, but what about the other way around? Josh Cellars recently introduced their Reserve Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon which was matured in Redemption Bourbon barrels for two months. We shared some whiskey and wine with the Founder of Josh Cellars. We’re joined by Joseph Carr, Founder of Josh Cellars, to talk whiskey and w...
85: Marianne Eaves and Sweetens Cove
August 24, 2020 04:05 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBWe're joined by Marianne Eaves to discuss her career in the whiskey world and her aspirations for the future. Marianne is currently the Master Blender behind Sweetens Cove Tennessee Bourbon. We were lucky enough to taste through Batch #1 with Marianne and learn her process behind selecting whiskey for blending and for single barrel selections. About Marianne Eaves: She's no stranger to the spirits industry or creating and growing one-of-a-kind premium spirits, Marianne will forever hold a...
84: MGP - Masters of Rye and Remus Bourbon
August 17, 2020 04:05 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBMGP is well known in the bourbon and whiskey world, though there is a bit of mystery behind the historic Lawrenceburg Indiana distillery. We're joined by MGP Master Blender, David Whitmer, to explore the history of MGP, King of The Bootleggers George Remus, and MGP's core lineup of whiskies. We taste through two offerings of Rossville Union Rye, George Remus Bourbon, and a very special limited release of Remus Repeal Reserve Bourbon. Are these MGP's best kept secrets? August is National R...
83: Belfour Spirits Ed Belfour
August 10, 2020 04:05 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBWe’re exploring whiskey on ice. Hockey Hall of Famer, Ed Belfour, has launched his own whiskey brand and we had the opportunity to sample two of their whiskies. We were honored to have the opportunity to interview 1999 Stanley Cup Champion, Eddie the Eagle. During this week’s podcast we discuss: Ed’s Canadian roots, his love for Canadian Rye Whisky, and these being the inspiration behind Belfour Spirits How Ed’s hands on approach to hockey has bled into the whiskey craft. Ed has stu...
82: High West Whiskey
August 03, 2020 04:05 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBWere you sad to see Yippie Ki-Yay bid farewell from the High West lineup? We sit down with High West Whiskey Production Manager, Isaac Winter, to understand the decision behind this classic bottle leaving the line up and what the brand has in store next! We discussed the full lineup of High West Whiskey and point out some of our favorites. High West calls Utah home and Isaac convinced Jake and Michael that they need to move to Park City during this week's episode. Scott was off on vacatio...
81: Four Gate Whiskey Batch 6 and 7
July 27, 2020 04:04 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBFour Gate Whiskey Company recently released Batch 6 and 7 of their whiskey series and were nice enough to send us some samples to check out. Batch 6 is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon finished in Cognac and Rum Casks and Batch 7 is their first release of a Rye Whiskey. If you haven't already listened to Episode 58, be sure to check out that podcast interview with the brand owners, Bill Straub and Bob D'Antoni. Let us know what you think of Four Gate by sending us a note on social media and...
80: High Wire Distilling Co.
July 20, 2020 04:04 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBOn this week’s episode we sit down with High Wire Distilling owner and founder, Scott Blackwell, to discuss their unique ways for distilling some fine whiskey and Jimmy Red Corn. Scott comes from a culinary background. After selling his bakery to General Mills, Scott and his wife pursued their dream of starting a craft distillery located in Charleston, SC. Scott wanted to bring his culinary experience to distillation by focusing on the ingredients to make a unique whiskey and experience. L...
79: Double Oaked Bourbon
July 13, 2020 04:05 - 24 minutes - 22 MBThere's no question that twice-barreled bourbons are becoming more popular. However, a large majority these of bourbons are being finished in used barrels which previously contained wine, rum, or brandy. Some, such as the two bourbons we are discussing today are finished in a second, virgin charred oak barrel. We discuss the ever-popular Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and compare it to a bourbon from growing, innovative craft distillery. That is Starlight Distillery and their Carl T. Huber...
78: Rare Bird 101 Talking Wild Turkey Bourbon
July 06, 2020 04:05 - 1 hour - 67 MBHe’s the ultimate Wild Turkey fan and he’s just released a new book on the history of Wild Turkey. You may know David Jennings better as “Rare Bird 101”. He joins us on this week’s episode to “talk Turkey”. Wild Turkey’s history is unique and full of rich family traditions. This is all detailed in the new book, American Spirit: Wild Turkey Bourbon from Ripy to Russell. We enjoyed the book and recommend any bourbon love to pick up the book at https://wildturkeybook.com/; you’ll develop...
77: Whiskey Lifestyle with 18.21 Man Made
June 29, 2020 04:08 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBA true whiskey lifestyle brand. We are joined by Aston LaFon, Co-Founder of 18.21 Man Made, to discuss the whiskey lifestyle and his men's grooming company. How do men's products fit into a whiskey lifestyle? Their brand was inspired by the bootlegging of Prohibition and customizing grooming products to fill a void in the market. The 18.21 Man Made namesake is an homage to the 18th Amendment which implemented Prohibition and was later repealed by the 21st Amendment. This is a Texas based ...
76: Wanderback - American Single Malt Whiskey
June 22, 2020 04:03 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBAmerican Single Malt Whiskey is on the rise and Wanderback Whiskey is right in the middle and playing a unique role. Phil Downer, Founder of Wanderback Whiskey, joins the Bourbon Lens to discuss the growing market category and what inspired him to create his unique brand. Wanderback produces hand-crafted, limited edition American single malt whiskeys in Hood River, Oregon. Instead of making a flagship whiskey and reproducing the same taste over and over, Wanderback prefers to explore the en...
75: Fistful of Bourbon
June 15, 2020 04:05 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MB"It ain’t just a bourbon. It’s a damn fistful." We had a great time with Anthony Bohlinger, National Brand Ambassador for Fistful of Bourbon. Fistful of Bourbon is a new, national release bourbon from William Grant & Sons. You may be more familiar with the company known for Scotch brands like Glenfiddich and The Balvenie (as well as Hendrick’s Gin and Sailor Jerry rum), but this is the company’s first new American Whiskey. Fistful is a blend of five straight American bourbons (five fingers...
74: Rye Whiskey Born From Brewers
June 08, 2020 04:03 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBBruce Joseph, Master Distiller of Hotaling & Co., joins us to discuss one of the original craft rye whiskies post-Prohibition. Old Potrero emerged out San Francisco after a few brewers decided to try their hand at distillation in the mid-1990s. Hotaling & Co. (formerly the Anchor Distilling Company) produces several rye whiskies under the Old Potrero namesake. This unique rye whiskey is made from 100% malted rye grain and distilled using pot stills. We had the opportunity to try Old Potre...
73: Pairing Whiskey with My Cigar Pack
June 01, 2020 04:05 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBWe are joined by Alexander Berezowski, founder of My Cigar Pack and Cigar Yard, to talk cigars. We discuss the parallels in cigar culture and the world of whiskey as well as what makes the modern cigar smoker different. Alexander generously shared some fine cigars with us to pair with our whiskies of choice. Alexander is a driven entrepreneur who is constantly striving to bring the world’s best cigars to all types of cigar lovers. My Cigar Pack and its sister company, Cigar Yard, have partne...
72: Around the World with Jefferson's Bourbon
May 25, 2020 04:03 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBWe had a great time learning the history of Jefferson's Bourbon, sourcing whiskey in Kentucky, and sending bourbon on trips around the globe. Trey Zoeller, Founder of Jefferson's Bourbon, joins us for a great evening enjoying two of Jefferson's popular offerings, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Jefferson's Reserve Pritchard Hill Cabernet Cask Finish. We also talked about a little friedly competition between himself and Julian Van Winkle (of the Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery aka Pappy Van...
71: Bourbon News and Upcoming Releases
May 18, 2020 04:04 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBMichael and Scott catch up over some bourbon and discuss some exciting, upcoming releases in the whiskey world. We also discuss our hopes in getting back out on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail as COVID-19 has dealt a heavy blow to the tourism industry. We would appreciate you giving us a 5 star rating on your podcast app and please leave us a written review. This will help others discover our podcast and will help us expand our reach. Also, be sure to follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Fac...
70: Knob Creek with Fire Chief Mercer
May 11, 2020 04:05 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBHave you ever wondered what it's like to be a firefighter and first responder at one of the world's largest bourbon distilleries? This week, we sit down with Jim Beam Fire Chief Kevin Mercer and some whiskies from Knob Creek. You’ll hear all about the fire department and some details about distillery operations at The James B. Beam Distilling Co. And hear our thoughts on the new Knob Creek 12 Year Old Bourbon and Single Barrel of Knob Creek Rye. Finally, be sure you check out what Chief Me...
69: Elijah Craig Single Barrel Picks
May 04, 2020 04:04 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBWe line up 4 single barrel, store picks of the ever-popular Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon. We also discuss life during the Covid-19 quarantine. The quarantine has provided us with an opportunity to sample some great and some unique whiskies. The four picks we sampled are from: A) Louisville Bourbon Club/Evergreen Liquors, B) Bottles Unlimited, C) Liquor Barn, and D) Keg Liquors Indiana We think we’ve found a clear winner, but we discuss the nuances of store picks and single bar...
68: Chattanooga Tennessee High Malt Whiskey
April 27, 2020 05:05 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBOn this week’s episode we sit down with Chattanooga Whiskey Co-Founder and CEO Tim Piersant. Their signature Tennessee High Malt whiskey is made up of four grains including 3 specialty malts that provide a unique and very complex flavor profile (which, is a technically a Straight Bourbon also). Tim walks us through the history of distillation in the city of Chattanooga and the role they played in getting distillation legalized again in his hometown. Tim also talks about what made him start C...
67: Talking Australian With Starward Whisky’s David Vitale
April 20, 2020 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBBranching out and exploring Australian Whisky in this week’s episode with David Vitale, Founder of Starward. Starward Australian Whisky was founded in 2007 but recently released in the US with two solid expressions; Nova Single Malt Whisky and Two-Fold Double Grain Whisky. We were able to enjoy both of with Founder David Vitale via Skype. Since its Australian debut in 2016, Starward Nova has received numerous accolades including two gold medals at the 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Comp...
66: Whiskey Farmer - Ground to Glass Bourbon
April 13, 2020 05:01 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBSelf-proclaimed "Whiskey Farmers", Colby Frey and Ashley Frey recently introduced their first bourbon and have staked their claim in the craft bourbon space. Frey Ranch Distillery is a true ground-to-glass “whiskey farm” and distillery located in Northern Nevada’s Lake Tahoe Watershed, where the Frey family has been farming since 1854. The 1,500-acre Frey Ranch is owned and operated by fifth-generation farmer Colby Frey and his wife Ashley, who founded a distillery on the property in 2006 a...
65: Winemakers Turned Whiskey Distillers
April 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBOn this week’s episode we take a trip to Starlight, Indiana to visit the Starlight Distillery located at Huber's Orchard & Winery. Huber’s is most known for their world-famous wine and entertainment at the winery. We were met by co-owner and Master Distiller Ted Huber and his son and associate distiller, Christian Huber. They were kind enough to give us a private tour of the distillery and share some very special whiskies with us. We then sat down to do what we do, record a podcast. Ted ...
64: This Bourbon Smells Like What?!
March 30, 2020 05:05 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBIt is hard to identify the flavors and aromas of whiskey without experiencing those flavors and aromas first. This is where the Nose Your Bourbon Kit comes into play. Chris Walters has created a bourbon nosing kit to help bourbon fans identify the various elements of bourbon aromas and tastes. The compact, travel-ready kit includes 18 different vials of some of the most common smells you may discover in a whiskey; peanut, corn, cinnamon and tobacco just to name a few. The Nose Your Bour...
63: Westland American Single Malt Whiskey
March 23, 2020 05:05 - 54 minutes - 50 MBWe're discussing a new style of whiskey for us, American Single Malt Whiskey. And who better to talk with than Westland Distillery, co-founders of the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission. We discuss what makes an American Single Malt Whiskey and the efforts to ratify a definition on a national level to protect the whiskey category. We enjoyed 3 of Westland’s single malts; American Oak, Sherry Wood, and Peated. Made from 100% barley, American Single Malt Whiskey may not share a lot...
62: Barley & Blarney - St. Patrick's Day
March 16, 2020 05:03 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBIs there more to Irish Whiskey than a shot of Jameson on St. Patrick's Day? We have a lineup of several different Irish Whiskies and found ourselves in uncharted territory as bourbon fans. Thank you to the contributors who helped make this episode possible. Irish Whiskey Glass Ltd. coordinated with Distillery Products to provide us with some beautiful Túath Irish Whiskey Glasses. These are designed with Irish Whiskey in mind. We'd encourage our listeners to check them out if they are loo...
61: Peggy Noe Stevens
March 09, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBIn honor of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, we sat down with a very influential woman in the Kentucky Bourbon world. Peggy Noe Stevens has played a huge role in crafting Kentucky's bourbon-ism culture and creating bourbon-centric experiences for many thousands of guests in her career. Even if you didn't know her name before today, you definitely know her work if you've ever traveled on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Peggy Noe Stevens has written a new book to share her...
60: Kentucky Straight Ice
March 02, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBWhat is it like trying to make a name for yourself in the Kentucky Bourbon industry? Learn about running a small, family-owned business, risk tasking, and networking in Kentucky. We sat down with Rich Finck, Owner and Founder of Kentucky Straight Ice, “The Official Ice of Bourbon”. Whether you add water, ice, bitters, or coke to your bourbon, you are bound to enjoy your favorite spirit more when you add a crystal clear cube of Kentucky Straight Ice. It is the Official Ice of Bourbon™. Whi...
59: Kentucky Owl and Dixon Dedman
February 24, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBOn this week’s episode, The Bourbon Lens travels to the historic Beaumont Inn in Harrodsburg, KY to sit down with Kentucky Owl Co-founder, Dixon Dedman. Dixon resurrected his great-great grandfather, Charles Mortimer Dedman’s whiskey brand that had fallen victim to prohibition in the early 1900’s. The Kentucky Owl name laid dormant until Dixon had the idea to revitalize the family brand. Kick back and enjoy our conversation with Dixon, as we talk about growing up in his family’s Beaumont ...
58: Four Gate Whiskey Company
February 17, 2020 06:07 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBA big thank you this week to Bill Straub for inviting us into his home to share his whiskey with the The Bourbon Lens. We sat down with Bill Straub and Bob D'Antoni, co-founders of Four Gate Whiskey, and explored the history of their brand as well as their unique take on whiskey. Four Gate is known for its collaborations with Kelvin Cooperage, a craft barrel maker in Louisville Kentucky. Four Gate produces unique batches of barrel-finished, barrel proof, and limited release American Whiskey...
57: Angel's Envy Founder Wes Henderson
February 10, 2020 06:05 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBOn this week’s episode, we sit down with the co-founder of Angel's Envy, Wes Henderson, as we discuss the inspiration of the brand and the Angel’s Envy product line. Wes is the son of bourbon hall of famer, Lincoln Henderson. Wes and Lincoln had a vision to start their own independent distillery and make unique products by barrel finishing their hand-crafted whiskey. On this episode, we discuss everything from their standard product offerings to their limited edition Cellar Collection releas...
56: Mother-Daughter Distilling Duo
February 03, 2020 06:07 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBMichael enjoyed some whiskey from Christine Riggleman (aka Hooch Mama) and Lauren Riggleman Weller (Baby Hooch). Thanks to one of our fans, PCWhiskey on Instagram, we were introduced to this Mother-Daughter distilling duo from Silverback Distillery. Learn more about the Silverback team and their lineup of whiskey in this week's episode. Christine and Lauren make a great team and provide a great perspective on life as a growing distillery. Additionally, Silverback is active in their fight ...
55: Weller Bourbon Blind Flight
January 27, 2020 06:07 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBWheater Madness and Weller Bourbon! It has been exactly one year since we released our first podcast and this week’s episode is a bit of free-for-all. And what better bourbon to discuss than Weller, "The Original Wheated Bourbon". We discuss voting for The Rock for President, old school pro wrestling, the bourbon secondary market, Conor McGregor fandom, and the wild world of Weller Bourbon. Listen in as we blind taste Weller’s standard lineup to find our favorites. We tasted Weller Special ...
54: Taconic Double Barrel Maple Bourbon
January 20, 2020 06:07 - 33 minutes - 38.8 MBToday's episode features the limited release Double Barrel Maple Bourbon from Taconic Distillery. Michael and Scott also dive into the world of Whiskey Instagram and how we see things changing on the platform. The Double Barrel Maple Bourbon is the 115 proof release and it was barreled in Catskill Mountain Sugarhouse maple syrup barrels. We also compared it to Taconic's Mizunara finished bourbon from Episode 48. Enjoy today's episode and be sure to keep an eye out for the whiskies comin...
53: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon
January 13, 2020 06:05 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBThe three of us are back together again and we have 3 barrel proof bourbons ready to go. This time, we taste a flight of the 2019 offerings of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. Heaven Hill released three high proof, 12 year old bourbons in 2019, as they do every year of their popular Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon. The Batches are as follows: RELEASE DATE BATCH NO. PROOF January 2019 A119 135.2 May 2019 B519 ...
52: Rye Whiskey Flight Fight Challenge
January 06, 2020 06:08 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBOn this week’s episode, while Scott is out for the birth of his new son, Jake and Michael take time to reflect back on The Bourbon Lens' first year and highlights for us in 2019, and oh yeah, put some rye whiskies to the test. We put eight rye whiskies through the rye flight challenge. Comparing the match-ups by proof, we sipped some really fine rye whiskey, and one that was a real letdown, who will it be? Rye Flight Fights: Bulleit Rye 12 Year (92 Proof) vs. Colonel EH Taylor Strai...
51: Denver and Liely Glassware Interview
December 30, 2019 06:06 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBOn this week’s episode Michael sits down with glassmaker Denver Cramer, co-owner of Denver & Liely. Denver & Liely is a company founded by two engineers in Melbourne, Australia with a passion for designing spirits glasses that enhance the drinker’s connection with the spirit they are consuming. This episode takes a trip down memory lane as we discuss Denver’s passions and life journeys that have been inspirational for his success. We discuss his decision to quit his day job and pursue the...
50: The Perfect Christmas Bourbon Gift Guide
December 23, 2019 06:07 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBThe Bourbon Lens version of a Christmas Gift Guide. Gift guides can be found everywhere on the internet, but this podcast episode is a fresh spin on that idea. We take several “Whiskey Friend” stereotypes and suggest bottles of whiskey for each. Some of these gifts might be serious, most are sarcastic, but you’re sure to find the perfect whiskey bottle to gift your friends. Here’s the listing of those typical “Whiskey Friend” stereotypes: Whiskey Tater The guy who calls Old RIP Van W...