Best Topics On Scotch Podcasts (2026)

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Ep. #215: Cohiba BHK 54 (NYE 2025 w/ French Bloom Le Blanc & The Dalmore King Alexander III, Ratings Year in Review, 2025 Podcast Data, Behike Pricing Realities, Smoking More White Whales, Dialing in Tupperware ... 2:36:03

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🎉 WF2025 - Whiskey Lore's Fan Favorite Independent Craft Distillery Top 40 Countdown (2025 Edition) Part 2 1:06:35

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Are you ready to find out who number one is? I've gathered conversations from the distilleries I've talked with and pieced together the 24 biggest fan favorite distilleries as voted by Instagram and Patreon followers of Whiskey Lore. Thanks to everyone who voted this year. Friday, we will be starting all over again, but with some changed, which I d…

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363: Jack Daniel's New Tanyard Hill Rye & Heritage Barrel with Chris Fletcher 38:06

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In this episode of The Bourbon Lens Podcast, Jake and Scott sit down with Chris Fletcher, Master Distiller at Jack Daniel's Distillery, to discuss several of the most exciting recent and upcoming releases from the historic Tennessee distillery. The conversation covers the debut of Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Heritage Barrel Tennessee Whiskey, a new…

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Best of 2025 Pt. 2: The Interviews 4:44:41

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Best of 2025 Pt. 1: Year of the Lizard 4:36:47

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🎉 WF2025 - TOP 40 Countdown: Whiskey Lore's Fan Favorite Independent Craft Distilleries (2025 Edition) 59:25

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WARNING: DJ Voice Enabled Welcome to a year end countdown of the Top 40 independent craft distilleries as voted on by you. We'll count down from #40 to #1 and I'll share bits of interviews, personal notes, distillery insights from the new book Experiencing American Whiskey, and a few interesting side-bits, like what are the top 10 states for whiske…

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362: Inside The Classic Cocktail Revival with Jennifer Brian 31:19

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Bourbon Lens welcomes Jennifer Brian, "Cocktail Evangelist" and founder of Make & Muddle, to discuss her upcoming book, The Classic Cocktail Revival, which released in September 2025 from the University Press of Kentucky. Born in the Bluegrass and shaped by deep family roots in Eastern Kentucky, Jennifer's earliest memories of hospitality, food tra…

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Ep. #214: Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario 25 Edición Limitada (w/ The Macallan A Night On Earth: The First Light, UK vs. Cigar Lounges, The Year of the Horse Continues, J.C. Newman's Ybor City Restoration, Aganorsa ... 2:13:22

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✈️ WF081 to Massachusetts: BOSTON HARBOR DISTILLERY - Rhonda Kallman's Journey from Beer to Drams, a Historic Building, and Demon Seed 52:54

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Boston Harbor Distillery (Dorchester, MA) WF081 Meet the co-founder of Samuel Adams, whose real passion was whiskey. Rhonda Kallman helped craft beer get on its feet, so why not craft whiskey? We'll talk about her background, the historic building she found to house the distillery, the legend who helped get her on the right foot with distilling, an…

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361: Burnt Tavern Bourbon & William Berkele Distillery 43:15

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In this episode of The Bourbon Lens Podcast, Jake and Scott sit down with members of the team behind Burnt Tavern Bourbon, a new bourbon developed by William Berkele Distillery in collaboration with renowned whiskey maker Chip Tate. Joining the conversation are Bennett Clark, President of William Berkele Distillery, Royce Blevins, Lead Founder, and…

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Ep. #213: La Galera Habano Perillas Lancero (w/ The Dalmore Port Wood Reserve, "Dr. Bam Bam Scholls" is Concerned and Confused, New Bond Roberts and Habanos S.A. Releases, UK House of Lords Cigar Speech ... 2:02:05

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✈️ WF080 to Rhode Island: WORKING MAN DISTILLERS - The Whiskey Proposal, Moving a Distillery, and Family Guy 38:02

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Working Man Distillers (Pawtucket, RI) WF080 Quite a day in New England, I'll be conquering five states! Leaving Connecticut, I head to Pawtucket, Rhode Island to meet John and Kelly Lendall, the owners of Working Man Distillery. I sit down with John to discuss the evolution of the distillery, the move from Massachusetts, and the marriage proposal …

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360: Inside the Estate Whiskey Alliance at UK's Beam Institute 37:29

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Bourbon Lens heads to Lexington, Kentucky for an on-location episode at the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits, located at the University of Kentucky. We sit down with Alexa Narel, Operations Manager for the Estate Whiskey Alliance, and Landon Borders, Director, to explore how the Alliance is reshaping the future of whiskey grain, sustain…

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Ep. #212: Warped La Colmena Black Honey 2023 (w/ Larceny Small Batch 92 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Fuente's New Cameroon Tobacco, Favorite Breakfast Cigars, Habanos S.A.'s Zhi vs. China, JC Newman ... 2:02:16

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✈️ WF079 to Connecticut: LITCHFIELD DISTILLERY - From Water to Whiskey, Connecticut Grain, and the Spirit of Hard Work 31:05

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Litchfield Distillery (Litchfield, CT) WF078 Join me as I enter New England as part of the Great 48 Tour. Today I chat with Peter Baker, a co-founder of Litchfield Distillery in Connecticut. Along with his two brothers they made a decision to expand beyond their three-generation family bottled water business and get into the world of whiskey. We'll…

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359: Field of Dreams Whiskey - Baseball, Bourbon, and Blending History 41:56

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In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott sit down with Field of Dreams Whiskey Co-founders Andy Keller and Drew Storen, former Major League Baseball pitcher, to talk about how their shared passion for the game and great whiskey turned into one of the most unique whiskey projects in America. The conversation dives into the origin story of Fie…

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Ep. #211: Partagás Serie D No. 4 (w/ Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Lizard's Perfect Plate: Thanksgiving Edition, Lizard FAQs Answered, Helping New Smokers/Being a New Smoker, World's Largest ... 2:25:11

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✈️ WF078 to New Jersey: MILK STREET DISTILLERY - A Story of Brothers, Irish Influence, and the War Penny 33:06

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Milk Street Distillery (Branchville, NJ) WF0078 On the way to New England for the Great 48 Tour and I took a few backroads through northern New Jersey to discover unexpected scenery, the influence of unmalted barley, and two brothers who left construction jobs to take advantage of New Jersey's evolving laws on distilling. Join me for a laid back co…

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137. Celebrity Whiskey - Three Chord "Riot" Double Bonded Rye Whiskey 50:37

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Send us a text Three Chord “Riot” Review + Whiskey News + Celebrity Whiskey Deep Dive In today’s episode, we’re kicking off Thanksgiving week with a full breakdown of Three Chord’s new “Riot” Double Bonded Rye — a blend of two bottled-in-bond ryes from Bardstown and MGP. This bottle ties in perfectly with our main topic: the evolution of celebrity …

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358: Southern Distilling's Pete Barger on American Whiskey 40:14

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In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott welcome back Pete Barger, Co-Founder and CEO of Southern Distilling Company and Statesville Contract Distilling, for an in-depth conversation about the growth and innovation happening in North Carolina whiskey. Pete shares insights into the distillery's world-class production operations and how Southe…

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🥃 Ep. 127 - TASTING REVIEW: Diageo's 2025 Special Releases with Greg King of Proof 34:20

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Welcome to a surprise tasting event. Today I'll be joined by Greg King of Proof, who is going to introduce us to the 2025 lineup of Diageo Special Releases. In this episode we'll dive into the history of this series and Greg and I will taste the new Oban and Lagavulin releases and I'll toss in a couple wildcards as well. We'll talk a little about t…

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Ep. #210: Montecristo Double Edmundo (w/ La Marielita 18 Year Panamanian Rum, New Davidoff and Cohiba Releases, Year of the Lacquer Boxes and Collectible Coins, Rehabilitating Underselling Cuban Brands ... 2:11:51

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🎙️ Ep. 126 - FETTERCAIRN DISTILLERY: Tropical Fruit Notes, Long Aged Whisky, and History 1:02:46

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Today, we're taking the week off from the Great 48 Tour and giving some much needed time to Scotch whisky and history. Join me as I chat with Stewart Walker, longtime Distillery Manager of Fettercairn in the Highlands of Scotland. We're going to dive back into the the origins of the distillery, the Prime Minister whose family owned Fettercairn at o…

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136. Comparing Scotch Finished Whiskies - Angels Envy Peated Cask Finished Rye Whiskey 44:24

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Send us a text Angel’s Envy Peated Rye Review + Legacy Series Comparison | Whiskey News + Holiday Kickoff After a long break behind the mic, we’re back — and kicking off the holiday season with a deep dive into one of the most interesting bottles I’ve had on my shelf: the Angel’s Envy distillery-only rye finished in peated Scotch casks. In today’s …

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357: Showcasing Westland Garryana 10th Edition American Single Malt 35:46

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Jake and Scott sit down with Shane Armstrong of Westland Distillery to explore the growing American Single Malt movement. Westland has helped pioneer the category through innovation, transparency, and a true sense of place in the Pacific Northwest. The conversation centers on the release of Garryana 10th edition, Westland's acclaimed limited-editio…

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Ep. #209: Tatuaje Cabaiguan Imperiales (w/ G4 Tequila Reposado, Champagne Toast for Four Years of the Pod, Can Nicaraguan Tobacco Taste Cuban?, Lizard Cold Weather Smoking Setups, Nicaraguan Tariff Threat ... 1:59:23

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✈️ WF077 to Wyoming: BRUSH CREEK DISTILLERY - Railroad Whiskey, Steve Nally's Wyoming Influence, and a Sprawling Ranch 34:39

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Brush Creek Distillery (Saratoga, WY) WF0077 As we reach the end of the western swing of the Great 48 Tour, I reach the most sprawling and scenic distillery of the trip. Out in the wilds of Wyoming, isolated from the rest of the world stands a 30,000 acre ranch and luxury resort with a distillery, underground speakeasy, and some unique ways to reus…

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356: Three Chord Bourbon Volume 2, Vinyl Revival, & Whiskey Maker Ari Sussman 1:01:37

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Bourbon Lens is joined by Ari Sussman, Whiskey Maker for Three Chord Bourbon, to talk about the brand's newly released Volume 2 Series — a refreshed lineup featuring bold new blends, labels, and a creative direction deeply rooted in music culture. The Volume 2 collection introduces redesigned packaging that draws inspiration from classic vinyl reco…

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Ep. #208: Oz Family Cigars Karatoba Robusto Extra (w/ Yamato Cask Strength Whisky, Bond Roberts LOTW, Brilliant Non-Cuban Cigars, US Gov't Indicts an Habanos S.A. Owner for Fraud, 'Pig Butchering' Scams ... 2:05:40

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✈️ WF076 to Montana: HEADFRAME SPIRITS - Building Stills, Butte's Mining History, and the Orphan Girl 44:26

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Headframe Spirits (Butte, MT) WF076 Today, a bit of a hybrid episode. As part of the Great 48 Tour, I decided to revisit a distillery in the mining town of Butte, Montana. It's a distillery that tells the story of Butte America and the town's mining legacy through its spirit names. So, not only was I fascinated by it's storytelling, I was also intr…

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355: Organic Spirits & Mountain Craft with Warfield Distillery's Alex Buck 38:56

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In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake sits down with Alex Buck, Co-Founder and Managing Distiller of Warfield Distillery & Brewery in Ketchum, Idaho. The two discuss the origins of Warfield, how Alex transitioned from a career in law to distilling, and the inspiration behind the brand's focus on organic spirits and sustainability. Alex shares insig…

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Ep. #207: La Flor Dominicana Cameroon Cabinet No. 1 (w/ Lagavulin Distiller's Edition, New Sponsor Alert: Small Batch Cigar, 25 Years of Habanos S.A., Cigar Industry vs. California AG Update, Belgian Plain ... 2:06:22

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✈️ WF075 to Idaho: UP NORTH DISTILLERY - Single Malt, Honey Spirits, and a Bavarian Inspired Treat 30:37

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Up North Distillery (Post Falls, ID) WF075 Occasionally I visit a distillery that stretches the imagination of what spirits can be. Randy and Hilary Mann have just such a distillery in the upper reaches of the Idaho panhandle. Up North not only makes a delicious single malt (featuring one of my favorite tasting notes) they also make barrel aged and…

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354: Whiskey with a Sense of Place - New Single Warehouse Releases 28:18

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In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott explore how certain new whiskey releases capture a true sense of place — from the rickhouses of Kentucky to the hills of Tennessee. They start with the latest installment of the Russell's Reserve Single Rickhouse Collection from Wild Turkey Distillery, featuring barrels aged in the legendary Camp Nels…

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Ep. #206: Stoic Equanimity Courage & Interview w/ Vance Taylor (w/ Macallan 12 Double Cask, Stoic's Origin and Blending Process, Habanos S.A.'s Statement on Prison Labor, Using Tech. to Connect w/ Smokers ... 2:22:45

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✈️ WF074 to Washington: BROWNE FAMILY SPIRITS - From Kentucky to Finding Flavor in the Pacific Northwest 31:20

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Browne Family Spirits (Spokane, WA) WF0074 As we hit the midway point of the Great 48 Tour, we're hitting the furthest point northwest on our tour. Our destination is a distillery that lives in the shadown of a massive grain mill on the eastside of town. It's known in the area for great and innovative cocktails, its owners came from the wine indust…

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353: Heaven Hill Grain to Glass: Exploring Chinquapin Oak Whiskey 30:01

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In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott dive deep into Heaven Hill's newest innovation — the Grain to Glass® Specialty Barrel Series. The series launches with three unique whiskeys, each aged entirely in Chinquapin Oak barrels, showcasing Heaven Hill's continued commitment to experimentation and craftsmanship. The trio includes: Kentucky St…

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Ep. #205: Romeo y Julieta Dianas (Línea de Oro) (w/ Planteray XO 20th Anniv. Rum, Lizard's Favorite Timepieces, Gizmo Pronunciation Vindication, Cigar/Watch Culture Parallels, Finding Lizards to Split ... 2:02:44

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✈️ WF073 to Oregon: OREGON SPIRIT DISTILLERS - Wheat Whiskey, Cocktails, and Oregon Distilling Beyond Portland 33:31

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Oregon Spirit Distillers (Bend, OR) WF073 Over the last 3 months, I've been scouring the United States for distilleries to list in my upcoming Experiencing American Whiskey book. But I've also been trying to find other things that would help whiskey fans discover new distilleries in each state. It was while trying to learn about Oregon's whiskey fe…

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352: Craft Distilleries to Watch in 2025 and Beyond 30:13

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In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott turn the spotlight on the craft and independent distilleries making waves across the Bourbon and American Whiskey landscape. From Kentucky to Nevada, Colorado to New York, they highlight more than dozen distilleries to watch in 2025 and beyond — brands that are redefining what it means to craft whiske…

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📙 S7:1 - TRUTH OR LORE: Is Old Forester the First Bottled Bourbon? 28:06

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If you've been to their distillery in Louisville or read one of their bottles you have probably encountered the claim that that Old Forester was "the first bottled Bourbon." The story suggests that in 1870, a former pharmaceutical rep George Garvin Brown began placing whiskey in sealed bottles and putting his signature on them to show he stood behi…

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Ep. #204: My Father Blue Toro (w/ Partido Roble Fino Sherry Cask Tequila Reposado, Cuban Prisoners Rolling Cigars, Overheating Your Cigar While Smoking, Trinidad's $1,000 Fundadores & Another Instant-Classic ... 2:08:07

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✈️ WF072 to California: HINTERHAUS DISTILLERY - Single Malt from Scratch and Working With Your Environment 44:19

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Hinterhaus Distillery (Arnold, CA) WF072 Today the Great 48 Tour climbs over the Sierra-Nevadas into the great state of California. The drive in featured mountains, huge Sequoias, and some hairpin turns. The first signs of life (beyond some bikers and travelers at overlooks) occurs when you see the sign for Hinterhaus Distillery. This is a distille…

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351: Minden Mill Distilling with Master Distiller Joe O'Sullivan 48:16

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In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott sit down with Joe O'Sullivan, Master Distiller at Minden Mill Distilling, to discuss his journey in American Whiskey and what makes Minden Mill one of Nevada's most exciting distilleries. Joe shares his early experiences learning from one of the greats in American Whiskey, Steve McCarthy, founder of C…

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Ep. #203: Davidoff Chef's Edition 2025 (w/ Pascal Jolivet Sancerre 2023, Senator in D.R., The Importance of Smoking the Entire Cigar, Unnecessarily Lavish Cigar Packaging, Where to Smoke in NYC When Visiting ... 1:58:35

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✈️ WF071 to Nevada: FREY RANCH DISTILLERY - Visiting a True Estate Distillery Inspecting Grain to Glass 39:55

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Frey Ranch Distillery (Fallon, NV) WF071 Four years ago, I had the pleasure of chatting with Colby and Ashley Frey of Frey Ranch Distillery. They had just released their first batch of Bourbon and so we discussed that, but also took a deep dive into farming and how having direct control over the grain is such an advantage. Well, the Great 48 Tour w…

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350: Why Great Bourbon Doesn't Have to Be High Proof: Sub-100 Proof Picks 27:25

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In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott tackle a hot topic in the bourbon world: does great bourbon have to be high proof? While barrel-strength and cask-strength whiskeys continue to dominate the conversation, the guys make the case for exploring the sub-100 proof range (80–99 proof) as well. They share standout examples of bourbons and wh…

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Ep. #202: Padrón 1964 Anniversary Torpedo Maduro (w/ The Balvenie Sweet Toast of American Oak, Lizards Current Feelings on Cuban Cigars, Episode 200 Feedback, Retrohale Debate Returns, Davidoff Announces ... 2:03:35

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✈️ WF070 to Utah: SUGAR HOUSE DISTILLERY - America's Scenic Wonderland and the Spirits Inspired By It 36:10

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Sugar House Distillery (South Salt Lake, UT) WF0040 After an incredible drive up through one of (if not) the most beautiful states in the country, I made my way to South Salt Lake in Utah for my third stop on this western swing of the Great 48 Tour. My host is James Fowler of Sugar House Distillery. If you thought High West was the only name in Uta…

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349: Best Sub-$50 Kentucky Bourbons & Kentucky Bourbon Festival Recap 26:52

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In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott recap their time at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, sharing highlights from the annual celebration of Bourbon in Bardstown, Kentucky. From new releases to conversations with fellow enthusiasts, the festival once again showcased why Bourbon continues to thrive as Kentucky's signature industry. The conve…