I migliori Bourbon Lens podcast (2024)

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309: Gabriel Macht Talks Bear Fight Whiskey, Acting, and His Love for Whiskey 35:00

5d ago35:00

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In this exciting new episode of the Bourbon Lens Podcast, we’re joined by actor Gabriel Macht! Known for his iconic role as Harvey Specter on the hit TV show Suits, Gabriel opens up about his latest venture into the world of whiskey as an investor and partner in Bear Fight Whiskey. During this conversation, Gabriel dives deep into his love for fine…

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308: True Story Whiskey with Wes Henderson: A New Chapter in the Henderson Family Legacy 39:29

12d ago39:29

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In this episode of the Bourbon Lens podcast, we’re joined by Wes Henderson, the co-founder of Angel’s Envy, as he talks about his exciting new brand, True Story. Wes takes us on a journey through the creation of this new venture, offering insights into the inspiration behind the brand and what sets True Story apart in the world of whiskey. We also …

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307: Blanton’s Bourbon Super Fan Dominic Guglielmi and His New Book 58:45

19d ago58:45

58:45

In the newest episode of the Bourbon Lens Podcast, we sit down with Dominic Guglielmi, a Blanton’s Bourbon super fan and author of the new book Warehouse H: The Story of Blanton’s Bourbon, America's Most Influential Whiskey. We dive deep into the history of Blanton’s, its role in shaping the modern bourbon landscape, and the stories from Warehouse …

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306: Kaveh Zamanian of Rabbit Hole Distillery Talks Innovation and New Role at Pernod Ricard 39:04

26d ago39:04

39:04

In this episode of the Bourbon Lens podcast, Jake sits down with Kaveh Zamanian, the founder and former CEO of Rabbit Hole Distillery, to discuss his journey in the whiskey world, the evolution of Rabbit Hole, and his new role within the spirits industry. Kaveh and Jake also talk about the new Founder’s Collection – 8-Year-Old Boxergrail Rye Whiske…

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305: Benromach's Unique Speyside Scotch Whisky with Keith Cruickshank 41:04

1M ago41:04

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In this episode of the Bourbon Lens podcast, we dive deep into the world of Benromach, one of Scotland's most celebrated distilleries. We’re joined by Keith Cruickshank, Distillery Manager at Benromach, who walks us through the rich history and what make their subtly smoky Speyside whiskies stand out. We’re honored to taste through their impressive…

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304: Fawn Weaver on Her New Book, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, and Honoring Nathan Green 49:38

1M ago49:38

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In this episode of Bourbon Lens, hosts Jake and Scott sit down with Fawn Weaver, the trailblazing founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. Fawn takes us on a journey through her remarkable story—how she discovered the legacy of Nathan “Nearest” Green, the first African-American master distiller, and how she turned that discovery into the globally …

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303: A Deep Dive with Ross Cornelissen, Master Distiller of 1792 Bourbon 1:00:43

2M ago1:00:43

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This week, we’re talking about Barton 1792 Distillery and 1792 Bourbon. Master Distiller Ross Cornelissen joins Bourbon Lens to talk about the workhouse bourbon distillery. Barton 1792 is a historic distillery in the Bourbon Capital of the World and owned by Sazerac Company. We discuss three limited releases from Barton 1792, including Sweet Wheat,…

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302: Sitting Down with Dierks Bentley and His New ROW 94 Whiskey 28:07

2M ago28:07

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We’re joined by multi-Platinum country music artist, Dierks Bentley, in this special episode of Bourbon Lens. Dierks recently wrapped up his Gravel & Gold Tour and is firmly planted back in Nashville preparing for his next album. We had the privilege to sit down with Dierks to talk about his newest project, Row 94 Whiskey. Row 94 is a Kentucky Stra…

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301: Restoration and History with Cook’s Mill Whiskey Founder Jason Queen 42:56

2M ago42:56

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On a recent trip to Myrtle Beach we crossed paths with Jason Queen as he was working to promote his bourbon in South Carolina. Jason shared a bit of history with us and a whiskey too. That chance meeting and conversation inspired this latest episode of the Bourbon Lens Podcast. Jason, a serial entrepreneur and conservationist purchased Cook’s Mill,…

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300: Celebrating a New Milestone with Birthday Bourbon at Old Forester 47:47

2M ago47:47

47:47

We are celebrating a BIG milestone this week as we release the 300th Episode of Bourbon Lens. Old Forester and Brown-Forman were gracious enough to invite Jake and Scott to Whiskey Row to celebrate. Bourbon Lens is joined by Melissa Rift and Caleb Trigo from Old Forester to discuss the historic brand, its legacy and future, and to toast our milesto…

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299: Building the Best 5 Bottle American Whiskey Bar 34:40

2M ago34:40

34:40

It’s the question that every whiskey enthusiast has been asked: What’s the one bottle of whiskey you keep on your bar? Since one bottle clearly wouldn’t make a great podcast, we decided to up the ante a bit and decided to build the Ultimate 5 Bottle American Whiskey Bar. Jake and Scott run through how they would build their whiskey bar if only affo…

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298: The Most Exciting New Whiskey Releases for Fall 2024 31:17

3M ago31:17

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It’s been a wild season of new whiskey and bourbon releases and we’re catching up on some of the ones you may have missed. The press releases have been coming in fast and furious of late and Bourbon Lens is doing our best to keep you abreast of all the news. We recap some of the most exciting releases from the heritage Kentucky distilleries, the be…

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297: Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2024 Recap and Planning for Next Year 29:28

3M ago29:28

29:28

Scott and Jake sit down to debrief after a long weekend at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. We discuss some of our favorite pours and experiences from yet another memorable Festival. We must give a shoutout to our AirBnB housemates who joined us to celebrate and to all our listeners who introduced themselves over the weekend. We wrap up this recap ep…

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296: Our Trip to New Riff Distilling with Jay Erisman 1:13:43

3M ago1:13:43

1:13:43

Scott and Jake travel to Newport Kentucky to visit New Riff Distilling and sit down with co-founder Jay Erisman. We kick back inside the Aquifer Bar to discuss New Riff’s history, their whiskey portfolio, and what’s ahead now that the distillery recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. In this episode, we taste New Riff Bottled in Bond Bourbon, Si…

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295: Four Roses New Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon for 2024 47:43

3M ago47:43

47:43

We continue our coverage for Bourbon Heritage Month as we explore Four Roses Bourbon, including their new Limited Edition Small Batch release for 2024. We are joined by Brent Elliott, Master Distiller for Four Roses Bourbon Distillery. We discuss Brent’s process for crafting this limited edition bourbon, the 10 different recipes of Four Roses Bourb…

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294: James B. Beam Distilling Co. is Celebrating a Big Milestone 43:55

4M ago43:55

43:55

We’re kicking off National Bourbon Heritage Month with one of the legendary distilleries of Kentucky Bourbon. We’ve traveled to James B. Beam Distilling Co. to chat about the Homeplace, located in Clermont, Kentucky and their 90th year at that location. Alex Bowie, Director of Homeplace Experience at James B. Beam Distilling Co. sits down with Jake…

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293: Heaven's Door Whiskey and The Last Refuge 52:01

4M ago52:01

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We travel to The Last Refuge in Louisville’s NuLu neighborhood to visit the future brand home of Heaven’s Door Whiskey. We are joined by Adam Edwards, National Brand Ambassador, to discuss the inspiration behind the brand, Bob Dylan’s art and music, and their portfolio of whiskeys. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to dro…

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292: The Journey and Alchemy of the Whiskey JYPSI Brand 1:05:35

4M ago1:05:35

1:05:35

Bourbon Lens is joined by Raj Alva, Co-Founder of Outsiders Spirits, and Ari Sussman, renowed whiskey-maker, to discuss their project Whiskey JYPSI. We discuss the origin story of the brand, including co-founder Eric Church, how his music inspires the direction of the brand, and what’s in store for their future. Stream this episode on your favorite…

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291: Exploring Tamdhu Whiskies from Ian MacLeod Distillers 45:26

4M ago45:26

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Jake takes a deep dive into Scotland in this week’s episode featuring Tamdhu Single Malt Whisky. He’s joined by Gordon Dallas, Brand Development & Advocacy Director for Tamdhu, for an informative and enlightening comparative tasting of a portion of the Tamdhu portfolio of sherry cask whiskies. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be…

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290: Exploring the Unique Releases of the World Whiskey Society 24:20

5M ago24:20

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Jake is joined by Chris Barton, Master Blender for World Whiskey Society, to talk about the unique whiskey offerings that comprise the collection of WWS releases. Jake tastes the single barrel release of Doc Holliday 7 Year and the latest Japanese Single Malt release crafted in collaboration with Chip Tate. The WWS also has a new series that pays t…

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289: Blue Note Bourbon is the New Fuel of the Pros of Pickleball 38:06

5M ago38:06

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The Bourbon Lens is joined by Logan Welk, President and Chief Operating Officer of B.R. Distilling Company. B.R. Distilling is known for their portfolio of Blue Note Bourbon and Rye Whiskeys. Logan has moved up the ranks at Blue Note and is well-versed in the ins-and-outs of the business of bourbon and brand-building. We also discuss whether Blue N…

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288: Tasting Two of Wild Turkey's New Limited Release Whiskeys 38:51

5M ago38:51

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Jake and Scott sit down with two new, rare releases from Wild Turkey Distillery. The guys talk about their recent trip to Wild Turkey and taste Russell’s Reserve 15 Year Old Kentucky Bourbon and Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Triumph Rye. A big thank you to the PR team for Wild Turkey and Russell's Reserve who helped maked this episode possible by provi…

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287: James B. Beam is Flexing its Muscles in the Whiskey World 31:04

5M ago31:04

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Jake and Scott share a few pours of whiskey in this week’s “Hosts-Only” podcast episode of Bourbon Lens. We discuss all things Beam and the powerhouse that is The James B. Beam Distilling Co. We kick off the discussion with Jim Beam Black, Beam’s latest rebranding of their 7 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Then we kick it up a notch in proof and fl…

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286: Whiskey Del Bac – Arizona Whiskey Born in the Sonoran Desert 58:34

6M ago58:34

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Mark Vierthaler, Head Distiller for Whiskey Del Bac, joins Bourbon Lens to talk Single Malt. Whiskey Del Bac is known for its mesquite style of American Single Malt, but they have so much to offer for any fan of American Whiskey who is looking to explore what the Southwest has to offer. Founded in 2011, Whiskey Del Bac has really hit a stride with …

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285: Inside the Exclusive Speakeasy at Greg Norman Australian Grille 30:11

6M ago30:11

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Bourbon Lens travels to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to visit the Greg Norman Australian Grille. Greg Norman Australian Grille is the premier bourbon spot in Myrtle Beach and we had the privilege to host an exclusive bourbon tasting and dinner pairing for some of their VIPs. We take you inside the "One Flight Up" Speakeasy at Greg Norman Australian…

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284: Exploring the Flavor of the Atlantic with Goslings Rum 52:16

6M ago52:16

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In this week’s podcast, Jake sits down with Alex Holmes, Director of Brand Development at Goslings, to talk about their unique Bermudan Rum and why it is a great alternative to bourbon. Listen as we unpack the history of this unique and ever-evolving brand. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’r…

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283: The Master Distiller of the Northwest's Largest & Oldest Distillery 1:09:07

6M ago1:09:07

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We are joined by Caitlin Bartlemay, Master Distiller for Hood River Distillers and their portfolio of brands, including Clear Creek, McCarthy’s, and Trail’s End. Caitlin was recently appointed to the role of Master Distiller after many years with the company, a testament to her passion for the brands and distilling. We discuss their portfolio, incl…

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282: How to Build a Whiskey Empire with Truist Financial 47:28

6M ago47:28

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Jake sits down with Joseph Goode and Cody Matthews of Truist Financial to discuss the ways you can go about building your own liquid empire. There are many strategies that Truist deploys when helping a customer realize their dream of opening a distillery, creating a whiskey company, and procuring barrels. Sit back, grab a pen and paper, and pour up…

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281: The Diverse Whiskey Portfolio of Coors Spirits Co. 50:16

7M ago50:16

50:16

Past guest, Mike Montgomery, re-joins Bourbon Lens to talk whiskey. Mike is the co-founder of Blue Run Spirits and previously appeared in Episode 115 and Episode 177 of Bourbon Lens. Mike is currently the Vice President of Spirits for the Molson Coors Beverage Company, which acquired Blue Run Spirits in mid-2023. Molson Coors is growing its spirits…

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280: The Evolution and Growth of Southern Distilling Co. 50:10

7M ago50:10

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We’re joined by Pete Barger, co-founder of Southern Distilling Company in Statesville, North Carolina. Pete discusses what led him to founding his distillery. We also explore the growth they’ve experienced, from sourcing whiskey to producing their own spirits, and even becoming one of the largest contract distillers you may have not heard of yet. T…

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279: A Toast to the Story of Blackwood Distilling Co. 1:01:56

7M ago1:01:56

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We sit down with our friend, Zach Johnston, of Blackwood Distilling Co. Zach is currently the Chief Business Officer of International Sales for Blackwood. We discuss Zach’s background in the spirits world, including his time writing for UPROXX and judging spirits competitions. Zach is tasked with growing Blackwood to the next level as they grow the…

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278: Visiting Limestone Branch Distillery's New Tasting Lodge 47:15

7M ago47:15

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Jake travels to Lebanon KY to visit Limestone Branch and see the new Stephen B. Beam Tasting Lodge. He’s joined by Master Distiller, Stephen Beam, and Stephen Fante, Brand Ambassador for Limestone Branch. They discuss the new facility, the single barrel program, and growing the Yellowstone Whiskey brand. Don’t miss this episode. Stream this episode…

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277: The New Chapter in the History of Templeton Distillery 1:01:18

8M ago1:01:18

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Our guest today is Shane Fitzharris for Templeton Distillery in Iowa. Shane is the Senior VP for Commercial for Infinium Spirits, owner of the Templeton Distillery and brands. We discuss the next chapter in Templeton’s history as they recently released their first spirit distilled in-house; Fortitude Straight Iowa Bourbon. We discuss the history of…

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276: How Brown-Forman Focuses on Sustainability with a Global Spirits Portfolio 40:34

8M ago40:34

40:34

Our guest today is Andy Battjes, Brown-Forman’s Director of Global Environmental Sustainability. With responsibility over the company’s diverse, global spirits portfolio, Andy is a company leader who drives their sustainability initiatives around the globe. Through his work over the last 18+ years, Battjes has guided Brown-Forman in targeting areas…

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275: Keeper’s Heart and the Bright Future of O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co. 42:09

8M ago42:09

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Jake is joined by Brian Nation to talk about Keeper’s Heart Whiskey and catch up since his first appearance back in Bourbon Lens Episode 153. Keeper’s Heart is a unique blend of Irish Whiskeys and American Whiskeys. Bringing together two unique distilling traditions, O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co. and Keeper’s Heart are led by industry legend, Master…

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274: What is Your "Special Occasion" Bourbon? 45:57

8M ago45:57

45:57

Jake and Scott are talking about bourbons that are perfect for special occasions. As we head into Derby season here in the Bluegrass State and the upcoming Kentucky Derby 150, we couldn't help but think that it would be a perfect event to crack open some special bottles. We discuss some advice on finding a special bottle to celebrate an occasion, e…

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273: Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey But With a Strong Age Statement 34:14

9M ago34:14

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Jake and Scott sit down with the two newest Batches of the Jack Daniel's Aged Series of Tennessee Whiskey. These include Batch 2 of the 12 Year and Batch 3 of the 10 Year. How do they stack up and are they worth the hunt? Find out in today's episode! The Jack Daniel Distillery recently announced the release of Batch 2 of its 12-Year-Old Tennessee W…

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272: Kyle Busch Competes with the 'Rebel Spirit' in NASCAR 26:50

9M ago26:50

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The worlds of Bourbon and NASCAR collide in this week’s episode of Bourbon Lens. Kyle “Rowdy” Busch and Master Distiller John Rempe from Lux Row Distillers talk all things Rebel Bourbon. For the first time ever, Kyle’s #8 Chevy Camaro is fully wrapped in Rebel Bourbon branding this weekend for the NASCAR Cup Series in Richmond. We discuss the partn…

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271: Aaron Harris is Stewarding Green River Distilling into the Future 34:51

9M ago34:51

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Our guest this week is Aaron Harris, Head Distiller at Green River Distilling Co. in Owensboro Kentucky. Aaron is tasked with stewarding this historic distillery and ensuring its presence as a modern whiskey powerhouse. We discuss Aaron’s background in whiskey, distillery operations, their latest release of Green River Straight Rye Whiskey, and his…

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270: Cedar Ridge is a Hidden Gem Distillery in Iowa 1:00:53

9M ago1:00:53

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We’re joined by Murphy Quint, Master Distiller for Cedar Ridge Distillery. Located in Swisher Iowa, Cedar Ridge Distilley is producing a variety of whiskies, including their Iowa Bourbon and American Single Malts, which we taste in this episode. We discuss QuintEssential American Single Malt, QuintEssential Portside, Barrel Proof Bourbon, and Doubl…

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269: A Look Inside the New “Whiskey House” with its Founders 40:44

10M ago40:44

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We’re on location at Whiskey House with two of its co-founders, David Mandell and John Hargrove. Located in Elizabethtown Kentucky, Whiskey House is heading into the final stages of construction and plans to be the most sophisticated, technically advanced producer of custom bourbon and American whiskey in the United States. We learn about their pla…

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268: Exploring the Story of North Carolina's Oaklore Distilling Co. 54:27

10M ago54:27

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Friends and co-Founders, Matt Simpkins and Thomas Bogan, join Bourbon Lens in this week’s podcast. We’re talking Oaklore Distilling Co. in Matthews, NC. Tom and Matt started like most whiskey hobbyists do, with tasting nights in their basements and at their bars, but quickly developed their passion into a brand and now distillery. Located in North …

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267: Catching Up with Chattanooga Whiskey on their Growth and Success 1:05:51

10M ago1:05:51

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For the first time in 4 years, Chattanooga Whiskey founder Tim Piersant rejoins Bourbon Lens to catch up with the guys. Chattanooga Whiskey is a homegrown company that makes a unique style of whiskey in Tennessee; they call it Tennessee High Malt. They focus on unique and malted grains for their Mashbills and release a lineup of solid whiskeys as t…

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266: Makers of Missouri Bourbon: Get to Know Holladay Distillery 52:56

10M ago52:56

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Our guest this week is Kyle Merklein, Master Distiller for Holladay Distillery. Based in Weston, Missouri, Holladay Distillery made a splash in the bourbon world when they released a 6 Year Botted in Bond Missouri Bourbon in 2022. Since that time, they’ve had several additional releases, including the highly acclaimed Soft Red Wheat Bourbon and Ric…

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265: Inside the World-Class Whiskey Bar at Watch Hill Proper 53:06

10M ago53:06

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Bourbon Lens visits Louisville’s premier whiskey bar and restaurant, Watch Hill Proper. Founders Josh Howes and Tommy Craggs sit down with Jake and Scott to discuss their journey to opening Watch Hill Proper. This is a true destination to see when visiting Louisville and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Find out why in today’s episode. Stream this episo…

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264: Filmland Spirits Returns for An Encore Appearance 45:27

11M ago45:27

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Troy Bolotnick is back for his encore appearance on Bourbon Lens to talk about Filmland Spirits. We discuss Filmland Spirits and their expanded lineup since his last visit, including the Extended Cut bottlings of Moonlight Mayhem and Ryes of the Robots. Extended Cut is the brand’s Cask Strength offering of their whiskies. Since his last appearance,…

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263: A Masterful Blend of Three Generations at Wild Turkey Distillery 47:42

11M ago47:42

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Jake travels to Lawrenceburg to sit down with Bruce Russell, the newly appointed Associate Blender for Wild Turkey and part of the famed Russell Family. During their conversation, Bruce discusses the legacy of the Russell Family, creating Generations with Jimmy and Eddie, and what’s on the horizon for Wild Turkey Distillery. Stream this episode on …

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262: Beverly Spirits and Their New Barrel Strength American Whiskey 39:48

11M ago39:48

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Our guest this week is Andrew Borenzweig, Founder of Beverly Spirits. Andrew joins Bourbon Lens to discuss the path that led him to build a luxury spirits brand, crafting the liquid with Master Blender Murphy Quint, and (of course) his portfolio of American Whiskey. We’ve previously reviewed Beverly High Rye, the brand's initial offering, but we we…

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261: Barrell Craft Spirits Built a Solid Foundation for New Facility 1:11:46

11M ago1:11:46

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Barrell Craft Spirits invited Bourbon Lens to their new Jeffersontown Kentucky blending facility to record this week’s episode of the podcast. We’re joined by Founder Joe Beatrice and Tripp Stimson, Director of Distillery Operations. During the episode, we discuss the new facility, its impressive design, and how it was built from the ground up with…

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260: Highlighting the Happenings at High West Whiskey 48:37

12M ago48:37

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In the latest episode of the Bourbon Lens podcast, Jake sits down with Tara Lindley and Holly Booth of High West Whiskey. Tara and Holly play pivotal roles in helping consumers get to know High West by creating the whiskey and running the hospitality program. You don’t have to look very hard to see the stamp these women have placed on the Utah-base…

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