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Bourbon Lens

Bourbon Lens
Bourbon
Whiskey
Kentucky
Kentucky Bourbon Festival
American Single Malt
Rye Whiskey
American Whiskey
Wild Turkey
Heaven Hill
Louisville
Bottled In Bond
Kentucky Bourbon
Old Forester
Four Roses
Scotch Whisky
Jack Daniel's
Bourbon Industry
Whiskey Production
Cedar Ridge
Kentucky Derby

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 ... more

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Adam Edwards of Heaven Hill is the first five-time guest on the Bourbon Lens. He joins Jake and Scott at Kentucky Bourbon Festival to break down Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash. It's a 9-year-old, $49.99 blend of Heaven Hill's traditional and... more

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High West turns 20 this year, and it's marking the occasion with the boldest version of its most famous release. Jake sits down with Tara Lindley, Director of Sensory & New Product Development at High West, to talk about A Midwinter Night's Dram Act ... more

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People are drinking Still Austin so fast the distillery had to grow. In Part 2 of our conversation, co-founder and CEO Chris Seals walks Jake and Scott through The Still Austin Quarter: a move from one and a half buildings to ten buildings on six and... more

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Is Texas bourbon really bigger? Jake and Scott head south to find out with Chris Seals of Still Austin, one of the most unique craft distilleries in America. Still Austin makes traditional Kentucky-style bourbon and rye in the Texas heat, and the whi... more

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Recent Guests

Tara Lindley
Director of Sensory & New Product Development at High West Distillery
High West Distillery
Episode: High West's A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 14 with Tara Lindley | Five Minute Fridays
Chris Seals
Still Austin co-founder who helped build the Texas grain-to-glass distillery.
Still Austin
Episode: 406: Still Austin: Texas Bourbon, 100% Rye & the Élevage Method with Chris Seals
Gareth Howells
North American brand ambassador for Aberfeldy.
Aberfeldy
Episode: Whiskey Lens 4| Aberfeldy Scotch Tasting: 12, 16 & New 18 Sangiovese Finish
Dan Callaway
Master blender for Lofted Spirits
Lofted Spirits
Episode: 405: Bardstown Bourbon Co. Tasting: Jura, Garryana Oak & Pineapple Whiskey
Jake Norris
Founder/Operator of Curated Barrel Project (CBP); former head distiller at Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey and Laws Whiskey House
Curated Barrel Project; Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey; Laws Whiskey House
Episode: 404: Jake Norris on Colorado Whiskey, Cask Finishing & Anti-Snobbery
Marcus Neiman
Friend and blender collaborator on Proof & Precedent's 11-year rye
Proof & Precedent
Episode: Proof & Precedent Review: 11-Year Illinois Rye at 121.6 Proof | Five Minute Fridays
Sam Lacy
Executive Director, Bourbon Capital Alliance
Bourbon Capital Alliance
Episode: 403:Bardstown Bourbon Tourism and Economic Impact with Sam Lacy of Bourbon Capital Alliance
Steve Beam
Owner, Limestone Branch Distillery
Limestone Branch Distillery
Episode: 402: Limestone Branch's 101 and More w/ Steve Beam
Whitney Rye
Owner, proprietor, CEO, founder of The Parlor Room
The Parlor Room
Episode: 401: Inside The Parlor Room: A Vertical Tasting of Barton, Tom Moore & 1792

Hosts

Jake
Co-host with focus on bourbon and whiskey education, narrative, and industry insights.
Scott
Co-host with focus on whiskey culture, tasting notes, and industry storytelling.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 144 ratings
  • Great show

    Great, entertaining and informative! …. But it’s reposado not respoado, just saying…lol

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abel Esparza
    United States6 months ago
  • Great Show with Fawn Weaver

    Great review of history of Nearest Green with Fawn Weaver!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brax1126
    United States2 years ago
  • 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrateBrateBrate
    United States4 years ago
  • 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bad at making nicknames
    United States4 years ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    namloc nosflow
    United States4 years ago

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Shows are considered entertaining with solid educational value for new and seasoned whiskey fans.
Listeners praise approachable yet insightful bourbon content and strong guest lineup.
Community around the show is active and welcoming to newcomers who want to learn more about brands and distilleries.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

High West's A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 14 with Tara Lindley | Five Minute Fridays
Q: For someone who's never had Midwinter's Night's Dram before, how would you tell them to approach this whiskey?
She recommends letting it rest in the glass for about half an hour, then noticing how rye spice develops and gives way to port and sherry fruit.
High West's A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 14 with Tara Lindley | Five Minute Fridays
Q: How did you build this blend?
Lindley says the team samples each barrel lot, develops representative Ruby and Tawny samples, adjusts their proportions, compares the result with past releases, and adds smaller finishing components to create complexity.
405: Bardstown Bourbon Co. Tasting: Jura, Garryana Oak & Pineapple Whiskey
Q: How did you figure out like this 75 percent mash bill was going to really kind of work in this blend?
Callaway says they tested single malt against different components with a dropper. Rye paired well with the single malt but was too dry alone, so bourbon was added to round it out with caramel, with the final blend settled at about 30 percent rye and 70 percent bourbon.
405: Bardstown Bourbon Co. Tasting: Jura, Garryana Oak & Pineapple Whiskey
Q: What goes into a huge package overhaul like you all had?
Callaway says the redesign makes Bardstown Bourbon Co. and the core product easier to recognize and order, while allowing higher-end releases to have more distinctive packaging.
Whiskey Lens 4| Aberfeldy Scotch Tasting: 12, 16 & New 18 Sangiovese Finish
Q: How are you all getting these really like honeyed notes?
Howells attributes Aberfeldy's honeyed character in part to a minimum 72-hour fermentation, which is longer than the average he gives for Scotch distilleries.

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What is Bourbon Lens about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the bourbon and broader whiskey world, featuring in-depth conversations with distillers, brand founders, Masters of Whiskey, and other industry insiders. Topics commonly explored include blending, aging practices, maturation strategies, brand storytelling, experiential marketing, and how niche or regional programs fit into national and international markets. Episodes often spotlight innovative releases, collaborations, and educational angles that help enthusiasts understand terroir, mash bills, and production philosophy while offering practical tasting notes and behind-the-scenes insights. The format tends to blend technical detail with accessible storytelling, making it useful for both whiskey newcomers and seasoned fa... more

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Recent guests on Bourbon Lens include:

1. Tara Lindley
2. Chris Seals
3. Gareth Howells
4. Dan Callaway
5. Jake Norris
6. Marcus Neiman
7. Sam Lacy
8. Steve Beam

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