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Bourbon Lens

309 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 105 ratings

Bourbon 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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Episodes

09: Budget Bourbon Sipping

March 11, 2019 02:05 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

We discuss some of our recent travels, including Disney World and the bourbon selection you will find there and some drinking stories from the west coast. We also dive into budget bourbons under $20. You will find out some of our favorites from the "bottom (sic: budget) shelf" and some random banter.   Be sure to follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.   If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected].   Visit our...

08: Can Ghosts Really Make Whiskey?

March 04, 2019 12:02 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

We have a guest appearance on The Bourbon Lens from long time friend, Brad Wood. Brad shares his recent experience at the Boone County Distilling Company.  We discuss the smoke and mirrors behind sourced whiskey, contract distilling, and the role that MGP plays in it all. SHOW LINKS: Whisky Brands That Are Made at MGP  Instead of Fretting About How to Store Your Whiskey, Drink It All Immediately Www.BourbonWeekly.com   - satire stories about the ridiculous world of bourbon. MGP ann...

07: Who Saved the Bourbon Industry?

February 25, 2019 03:21 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

We discuss the importance of the millennial to the bourbon industry as well as marketing schemes and social media. Which one of these outlets should be credited with saving the bourbon industry and creating what we now call the Bourbon Boom? We also discuss what role the craft distillers play in all of this. We hope you enjoy this episode and also realize not all opinions align with ours. We would love to get your opinion and feedback! Cheers! Also, be sure to follow us @BourbonLens on Ins...

06: There's A New Rye on the Block

February 18, 2019 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Old Forester Rye is the drink of the night and the secondary market goes wild driving its price up quickly. Michter's invades downtown Louisville. The Bourbon Lens will be making a visit soon It isn’t just the Bourbon Boom, Downtown Louisville is feeling the impact too. Goodwood Bourbon?  There is an unsolved mystery and Scott has the scoop. Show Links: Goodwood's New Bourbon Fred Minnick says not so fast! Old Forester 100 Proof Rye Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery Opening. ...

05: Kentucky Peerless Visit

February 11, 2019 16:25 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

We pay a visit Kentucky Peerless Distillery and provide our thoughts on the revived distillery brand.  We also discuss our thoughts on their rye whiskey and the processes they use as they prepare to launch their first bourbon. We also discuss the new partnership with the UFC and ESPN+ and if the first ever ESPN-UFC event was a bust or success.   See the links below for photos from our tour at Kentucky Peerless. Also, be sure to follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter. ...

04: If You Could Only Have One Bourbon

February 07, 2019 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

The whole gang is here and we discuss why everyone freaks out in Kentucky when snow is in the forecast, Bryan taking advantage of the free sushi samples, and why Bryan is drinking Mich Ultra on The Bourbon Lens.  In bourbon news, Maker’s Mark filed a lawsuit against long-time partner Ted’s Cigars. We have some other conversations about food pairings with bourbon, work stressors and after-work drinks, one bourbon that we would pick if we could only have one for rest of time (had to currently ...

03: What's Your Proof?

February 01, 2019 03:20 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

This week on The Bourbon Lens we discuss best Christmas gifts, our thoughts on New Year’s resolutions, NFL Playoff predictions, and UK & U of L sports. We also discuss how to choose a bourbon at a bar that won’t break the bank, what proof whiskey we prefer, and where our next stops will be on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Be sure to follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]  Vis...

02: Kentucky Bourbon Trail Experiences

February 01, 2019 02:47 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

In this episode, The Bourbon Lens team discusses a myriad of topics including upcoming college football playoffs, our Christmas & NYE plans, best gift ideas for your work Christmas parties, and the bourbon craze forcing us to find other readily available bourbons.  We also review of our most recent Kentucky Bourbon Trail visits at Buffalo Trace, Castle & Key, Old Forester, and Bulleit distilleries. Also, be sure to follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter. Visit our websi...

01: Intro to The Bourbon Lens Podcast

January 29, 2019 03:19 - 9 minutes - 8.6 MB

Our first episode of The Bourbon Lens. Learn a little about each of us and the podcast in this short intro episode.  The goal of this podcast project is to replicate the types of things we talk about on a daily basis.  Whether it’s the latest sports stories and headlines, to obscure news, or even new products and content that we are consuming, we want to share with you what we share with each other.   There will be occasional bourbon reviews, frequent bourbon drinking, and lots of opinions...

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