We're back together and discussing the top trends in whiskey that we are expecting for 2022 and beyond. We also discuss some trends that we wish would fizzle out and die. And finally, we have some thoughts on some distilleries and brands you should be watching for in 2022. Download this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.  

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Scott, Jake, & Michael
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Show Links:

• Top 10 'Trending' Bourbon Whiskeys For 2022, Tasted & Ranked
• That Expensive Bourbon You Bought May Be a Fake - The New York Times
• The 15 Best Whiskeys to Drink in 2022 | VinePair
• Top Bourbon Brands Report 2022: Drinks International
• Castle & Key Distillery partners with RNDC to enter more states
• Most Popular Whiskey Brands in the US for 2022 | The Manual
• Bourbon Pricing Is Getting Out of Control, and Only the Consumers Can Stop It - Paste

The gang's all here and we've cracked open two heavy hitting, barrel proof bourbons from Buffalo Trace Distillery. We compare two Mashbill #1 Bourbons, including Stagg Jr (Batch 13: Fall, 2019 – 128.4 proof) and EH Taylor Barrel Proof (Batch 10; 2021,  127.3 proof). These bottles have skyrocketed in secondary marketplaces and have become rare sights on store shelves, but are they worth the price?  

Show Links:

• EH Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof
• Stagg Jr.
• Colonel EH Taylor Jr Barrel Proof Releases
• Buffalo Trace Is Dropping the "Jr." from Stagg Jr. Bottles - Paste
• Stagg Jr. is Growing Up: Changes Coming for Batch 18 - The Bourbon Review
• Bourbon Pricing Is Getting Out of Control, and Only the Consumers Can Stop It - Paste

Buffalo Trace Statue Image Courtesy of Buffalo Trace Distillery*

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Scott, Jake, & Michael
Bourbon Lens

Our guest this week is Miles Munroe, Lead Distiller for Westward Whiskey. Westward is reimagining Single Malt and adding an American Whiskey spin to elevate the category. American Single Malt Whiskey is a growing category and Westward is one to lead the charge as the United States moves towards well-defined standards of identity for the category. Miles brings a brewer's mentality to whiskey-making and goes above and beyond to craft high quality whiskies in Portland Oregon. Download this episode on your favorite podcast player by clicking here. 

We are thankful for everyone who has supported us in 2021. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show.

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Scott, Jake, & Michael
Bourbon Lens

With Christmas right around the corner, we know there will be a few bottles of whiskey under the Christmas Tree this year. If you are playing Santa for your whiskey-loving friends & family, we have some great gift bottles you should check out.   Whether it's a classic bourbon, something with some fancy packaging, or some whiskey that might be a little out of the norm, you're sure to find a bottle on our list that someone will love.   Download this episode on your favorite podcast player by clicking here. 

Show Links:

• The Best Bottles Of Bourbon Under $100 To Give As A Gift
• The 30 Best Bourbons for Every Budget (2021) | VinePair 
• The Best Expensive Bourbon Whiskeys To Give As A Gift This Year
• The Best Bourbons for Gifting, Mixing, and Straight-Up Sipping
• Holiday Gift Guide 2021: Best Whiskeys And Whiskies Made By Women

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Scott, Jake, & Michael
Bourbon Lens

An American distillery with Irish heritage in its veins, O'Shaughnessy Distilling Company has engaged a modern legendary distiller of  Irish Whiskey to grow a product line which embraces the best of both whiskey worlds. Combining a classic American Rye with two Irish Whiskies, Master Distiller Brian Nation is looking to put Minnesota on the world whiskey map. The O'Shaughnessy Family convinced Brian to leave an established and world-renowned Irish distillery to perfect his own passion project.  Brian explains why he made this massive leap in his career in this episode, but in the words of Brian's mother, "What's for you, won't go by you."  We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.  We were honored to have Brian on the Bourbon Lens podcast.  Download this episode on your favorite podcast player by clicking here. 

We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show.

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Scott, Jake, & Michael
Bourbon Lens

Our guest this week is David DeFazio, co-founder of Wyoming Whiskey. We discuss building a distillery on a ranch and making whiskey in Wyoming. David is a former lawyer turned whiskey maker and has a wealth of experience in working hard, solving problems, and crafting whiskey. We also want to give a huge shoutout to Bob Cutler of Novio's Bistro in Bangor Maine for connecting us with Wyoming Whiskey.  He's a long-time supporter of the show and of Wyoming Whiskey and we are so excited that we were able to collaborate for an episode.  We hope you enjoy this week's episode and if you have a chance to try Wyoming Whiskey, let us know what you think!

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Scott, Jake, & Michael
Bourbon Lens

Our guests this week are the founders of Talnua Distillery in Arvada Colorado. Patrick and Meagan Miller fell in love with the traditionally Irish, Single Pot Still Whiskey on a honeymoon trip to Ireland. They aimed to recreate the style of whiskey featuring malted and unmalted barley, but with an American twist. Talnua created the first Single Pot Still distillery outside of Ireland. They wanted to bring this style of whiskey to America and imbue it with the nation's terroir while  honoring Gaelic distilling traditions, the immigrant soul, and the pioneering spirit of the American people. Enjoy this week's episode and check out this newer style of American Whiskey.

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Scott & Jake
Bourbon Lens

About the Talnua Brand:

In 2017, we embarked on a mission to define a new chapter of American whiskey with the introduction of our American Single Pot Still Whiskey.

True to gaelic-style distilling practices, and unique to the new world, our spirits are produced using a mashbill of raw and malted barley and triple distilled in copper pot stills. Located on the Front Range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, the altitude, changing seasons, crystal clear mountain water, and local barley all lend a uniquely American terroir to our spirits.

We're celebrating 150 episodes of the Bourbon Lens with some very special bourbons. We appreciate each and every one of our supporters, listeners, fans, and friends. Without you, we wouldn't have the drive to continue producing the bourbon and whiskey content that we do. Cheers to you! And here's to 150 more! 

In this episode, Jake and Scott have a blind lineup of the last 3 Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch releases.  Which will come out on top? Which year is your favorite? 

Our 3 Glasses contain:

• Red  - 2020
• Green - 2021
• Yellow - 2019 

Scott's Ranking:

1. 2019 (Yellow)
2. 2021 (Green)
3. 2020 (Red)

Jake's Ranking:

1. 2021 (Green)
2. 2019 (Yellow)
3. 2020 (Red)

2021 Image Credit - Four Roses Distillery

We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show.

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Scott, Jake, & Michael
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It's the whiskey brand with an Italian name and they're looking to make their mark in the world of Kentucky Bourbon. We are joined by Luca Mariano Distillery this week to talk about starting a bourbon brand, finding a home for your distillery, and growing brand awareness. Jennifer Brandt and Kenny Fuller are our guests this week as we taste through the full lineup Luca Mariano whiskey in downtown Louisville. 

We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show.

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Cheers,
Scott, Jake, & Michael
Bourbon Lens

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In a special Veterans Day episode, we are joined by retired, Special Forces Veteran Scott Neil who is the co-founder of Horse Soldier Bourbon. Horse Soldier, was co-founded by the horse-mounted Green Berets who lead America's counter-terrorism effort in Afghanistan almost immediately following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Scott Neil has an incredible story, a warrior's mindset, and a soldier's determination with everything he does, including his current mission: growing a bourbon brand.  A huge thank you to Scott Neil, Horse Solider Bourbon, and all the United States' Veterans on this very special Veterans Day.

We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show.

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Scott, Jake, & Michael
Bourbon Lens

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