Bourbon Lens

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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: Info@BourbonLens.com with ideas, comments, or questions.

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Recent Episodes
  • 328: Blood Oath Pact 11 and Lux Row's Journey with John Rempe
    Apr 28, 2025 – 23:05
  • 327: A Conversation with Tripp Stimson of Barrell Craft Spirits
    Apr 20, 2025 – 34:09
  • 326: Crafting a Unique Whiskey Blend at J. Mattingly 1845
    Apr 14, 2025 – 32:47
  • 325: Building The MACKLOWE Whiskey Brand with Julie Macklowe
    Apr 7, 2025 – 31:45
  • 324: Augusta Distillery and Its Future with Master Distiller Alex Castle
    Mar 30, 2025 – 40:18
  • 323: The Origin Story of Bourbon Lore with Mason Walker & Clay Risen
    Mar 23, 2025 – 39:39
  • 322: Exploring Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.'s New Location with Walter Zausch
    Mar 16, 2025 – 39:54
  • 321: Bottled in Bond with Heaven Hill’s Bernie Lubbers & Adam Edwards
    Mar 9, 2025 – 39:07
  • 320: Bulleit Unveils New Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon: Celebrating Bottled in Bond Day
    Mar 3, 2025 – 41:55
  • 319: Exploring Larrikin Bourbon Co. with Co-Founder Greg Keeley
    Feb 24, 2025 – 42:10
  • 318: The Best Bourbon Distilleries from Around the United States
    Feb 17, 2025 – 36:07
  • 317: High Bank Small Batch Bourbon: A New Chapter for Ohio Distillery
    Feb 10, 2025 – 43:45
  • 316: Chicken Cock Whiskey's New Stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
    Feb 3, 2025 – 37:42
  • 315: On the Hunt for Buffalo Trace Antique Collection
    Jan 27, 2025 – 34:10
  • 314: Whiskey Predictions for 2025 and the Rise of American Single Malt
    Jan 19, 2025 – 33:40
  • 313: Highlights of 2024 for the Bourbon Lens Podcast
    Jan 13, 2025 – 35:26
  • 312: Discussing Jeptha Creed's Founding, its Heirloom Grains, and the Future
    Jan 6, 2025 – 01:01:03
  • 311: Angel’s Envy and Its Future with Master Distiller Owen Martin
    Dec 30, 2024 – 39:13
  • 310: Exploring Compass Box Whisky's New Core Collection
    Dec 23, 2024 – 43:15
  • 309: Gabriel Macht Talks Bear Fight Whiskey, Acting, and His Love for Whiskey
    Dec 16, 2024 – 35:00
  • 308: True Story Whiskey with Wes Henderson: A New Chapter in the Henderson Family Legacy
    Dec 9, 2024 – 39:29
  • 307: Blanton’s Bourbon Super Fan Dominic Guglielmi and His New Book
    Dec 2, 2024 – 58:45
  • 306: Kaveh Zamanian of Rabbit Hole Distillery Talks Innovation and New Role at Pernod Ricard
    Nov 25, 2024 – 39:04
  • 305: Benromach's Unique Speyside Scotch Whisky with Keith Cruickshank
    Nov 18, 2024 – 41:04
  • 304: Fawn Weaver on Her New Book, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, and Honoring Nathan Green
    Nov 11, 2024 – 49:38
  • 303: A Deep Dive with Ross Cornelissen, Master Distiller of 1792 Bourbon
    Nov 4, 2024 – 01:00:43
  • 302: Sitting Down with Dierks Bentley and His New ROW 94 Whiskey
    Oct 28, 2024 – 28:07
  • 301: Restoration and History with Cook’s Mill Whiskey Founder Jason Queen
    Oct 20, 2024 – 42:56
  • 300: Celebrating a New Milestone with Birthday Bourbon at Old Forester
    Oct 13, 2024 – 47:47
  • 299: Building the Best 5 Bottle American Whiskey Bar
    Oct 6, 2024 – 34:40
  • 298: The Most Exciting New Whiskey Releases for Fall 2024
    Sep 29, 2024 – 31:17
  • 297: Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2024 Recap and Planning for Next Year
    Sep 22, 2024 – 29:28
  • 296: Our Trip to New Riff Distilling with Jay Erisman
    Sep 16, 2024 – 01:13:43
  • 295: Four Roses New Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon for 2024
    Sep 8, 2024 – 47:43
  • 294: James B. Beam Distilling Co. is Celebrating a Big Milestone
    Sep 2, 2024 – 43:55
  • 293: Heaven's Door Whiskey and The Last Refuge
    Aug 25, 2024 – 52:01
  • 292: The Journey and Alchemy of the Whiskey JYPSI Brand
    Aug 19, 2024 – 01:05:35
  • 291: Exploring Tamdhu Whiskies from Ian MacLeod Distillers
    Aug 12, 2024 – 45:26
  • 290: Exploring the Unique Releases of the World Whiskey Society
    Aug 5, 2024 – 24:20
  • 289: Blue Note Bourbon is the New Fuel of the Pros of Pickleball
    Jul 28, 2024 – 38:06
  • 288: Tasting Two of Wild Turkey's New Limited Release Whiskeys
    Jul 22, 2024 – 38:51
  • 287: James B. Beam is Flexing its Muscles in the Whiskey World
    Jul 14, 2024 – 31:04
  • 286: Whiskey Del Bac – Arizona Whiskey Born in the Sonoran Desert
    Jul 7, 2024 – 58:34
  • 285: Inside the Exclusive Speakeasy at Greg Norman Australian Grille
    Jul 1, 2024 – 30:11
  • 284: Exploring the Flavor of the Atlantic with Goslings Rum
    Jun 24, 2024 – 52:16
  • 283: The Master Distiller of the Northwest's Largest & Oldest Distillery
    Jun 16, 2024 – 01:09:07
  • 282: How to Build a Whiskey Empire with Truist Financial
    Jun 9, 2024 – 47:28
  • 281: The Diverse Whiskey Portfolio of Coors Spirits Co.
    Jun 2, 2024 – 50:16
  • 280: The Evolution and Growth of Southern Distilling Co.
    May 27, 2024 – 50:10
  • 279: A Toast to the Story of Blackwood Distilling Co.
    May 19, 2024 – 01:01:56
Recent Reviews
  • Brax1126
    Great Show with Fawn Weaver
    Great review of history of Nearest Green with Fawn Weaver!!!
  • BrateBrateBrate
    Super fun podcast!
    The podcast itself is informative and they have great interviews. I’ve been introduced to so many different brands and learned a lot about bourbon and other American whiskey by listening. The real amazing part is the community that goes along with the podcast. If you want to get involved further they make is so easy and approachable! I’ve recommended this podcast to people in real life so I may as well do it here too! If you like whiskey this podcast is a great listen!
  • Bad at making nicknames
    Great Content, It’ll Expand Your Horizons!
    The interviews are thoughtful and insightful, and the content is great for both beginners and enthusiasts alike! I don’t have much time to listen to podcasts, but when I do, this is the number one option in my book!
  • namloc nosflow
    Best American whiskey podcast out there
    The best conversations with distilleries I’ve ever heard. The Dads Hat and Kings County interviews are both superb.
  • MattPoursBeer
    5 stars
    Love the pod. The most recent episode with Bob Cutler was a blast!
  • OG 87
    Clarence Tx
    Love the content always learning something new ! Love the podcast!!!!!😎😎😎😎
  • windpach
    Wright Thompson
    You guys did a great show with Wright Thompson, discussing his book “Pappyland.” I have a new appreciation and respect for Kentucky bourbon…distillers & drinkers!
  • Jacob Kiper
    Fantastic podcast! 🥃
    This is no doubt one of the best American whiskey podcasts. They do a great job at talking about smaller brands and distilleries that you might not yet know about. They do excellent interviews with their guests… and the hosts have a great palate. I find that we seem to feel the same about most whiskeys they feature. I listen on my commute every week. 🥃
  • BBNDad
    Great for whiskey lovers
    Really enjoy listening to these guys talk to others in the industry and share their tasting notes as well. I listen to several bourbon/whiskey themed podcasts and this is one of the best! Cheers!
  • Jhughes42071
    Top to Bottom a great podcast
    Whether you are new to whiskey or not this podcast won’t disappoint. It keeps the knowledge acquisition attainable and stays true to its concept of being about whiskey. Industry news, honest reviews and the occasional general banter.
  • Mike_the_Engineer
    Like drinking with old buddies
    I appreciate the down you earth feel from the hosts. They weave in and out of conversations like you would while you are out with friends. This isn’t to say they drift off topic, but the feel of the podcast is loose while still being informative and entertaining. A great listen for the enthusiast with a collection of bottles, or someone just starting to see what it’s all about.
  • WorthLearning
    Chill podcast. Great intro to bourbon.
    I started listening to this podcast as an introduction to bourbon. The hosts feel like family. The conversations are warm and comfortable. Whether you know a lot or a little about bourbon, it welcomes you into the show, and it’s the perfect way to end the day and discover new labels.
  • NovioBob
    Worth the time & listen
    Great content and really enjoying the stories and knowledge.
  • Ian_Lewis
    Solid bourbon podcast
    Been listening for awhile, they know bourbon and make it entertaining. One of my regular pods!
  • whatedude
    Topics and interviews are always very interesting
    Keep up the good work!
  • Thirstyape
    One of the Best Bourbon Podcasts
    The Bourbon Lens is a must listen every week. Michael, Scott, and Jake are super relatable and really knowledgeable about Bourbon and all things whiskey. They make whiskey approachable for those that are just starting their journey and they are also highly entertaining for those that are further along in their whiskey experience. Download every episode and spend some time learning more about whiskey and the interesting people that are making it!
  • bry101010
    I’m still learning
    This podcast is now the first one I listen to on Monday mornings. I really have to thank these gents for opening up my bourbon senses. As a traditional Scotch and Irish whiskey drinker, bourbon wasn’t a top choice for me. But I’ve listened to this podcast from the beginning, and they’ve converted me. I’m especially grateful for the advice on distillery tours during a recent Louisville visit. I’m no bourbon expert by any means, but I’ve really enjoyed learning about it. I highly recommend this podcast.
  • CRSchock
    Once you listen, you will understand.
    Coming from a wife of a very passionate bourbon enthusiast I used to know nothing about bourbon. I love this podcast. It has seriously taught me so much but it is also easy to listen to. Some of the other podcasts are very male directed but this one is not. If you’re a female wanting to learn a little bit more about this bourbon world. Give this podcast a listen!
  • Pappy Van Montrachet
    Knowledgeable and Entertaining
    Just listen peeps 🦄🥜🥃
  • Bourbon Enthusiest
    Great Podcast!
    I really enjoy the content of this podcast, and the hosts seem like genuine guys 👍🏼
  • sniper51609
    This podcast is great!
    Love listening to the podcast. Very good content
  • mac diaz
    Sarcastically hilarious and informative
    These dudes are hilarious. Weather it’s the sarcasm, the almost dying from exercise, or the salty response to a bracket, these dudes are great. Give her a listen. You won’t regret it!
  • Thirst and Goal Podcast
    Great Show!
    Four guys from Kentucky do a downright awseome job with this show. Highly recommend.
  • Shamu_afterlife
    Podcast is just like young juice
    To me the podcast is just like young whiskey. It looks like it has potential. There are some bad qualities but I hope more time in the barrel will work them out. Way too many ums and ahs, and the dead air drives me crazy. They’re just 10 episodes in so that like 6month old whiskey...Hopefully the post production will get a little better and they will learn a little from their mistakes and the mistakes you see in other podcasts. I don’t want this to sound negative overall though. These are guys that aren’t absolute whiskey geeks, they’re not making a living from this so I plan on continuing to listen.
  • BourbonDaddy
    Don’t quit the day job
    Boring and bad.
  • @the_brothers_bourbon
    Killer Bourbon Podcast
    The gentlemen in this podcast are located in the heart of bourbon country. This podcast is your golden ticket to all things bourbon. Listen to genuine, no frills talk about the good, bad, and ugly side of bourbon. Seriously, check out this 💯 podcast, it’s definitely bottled in bond! Cheers 🥃
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