{"podcast":{"title":"Bourbon Lens","slug":"bourbon-lens-1160749","podcast_index_feed_id":1160749,"rss_url":"https://rss.pdrl.fm/70904b/feeds.libsyn.com/158291/rss/?redirect=false","website_url":"http://bourbonlens.libsyn.com/site","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/5911a848-085d-46f7-a1c3-4d20292a1706/490C3A3D-505F-4F4C-8EC0-FC93B6F3CCB8.jpeg","author":"Bourbon Lens","episode_count":437,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T20:19:23.707970+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-lens-1160749"},"episode":{"title":"391: Redwood Empire's Master Blender Lauren Patz on Crafting Whiskey That Tells a Story","slug":"391-redwood-empire-s-master-blender-lauren-patz-on-crafting-whiskey-that-tells-a-story","published_at":"2026-07-12T21:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-lens-1160749/391-redwood-empire-s-master-blender-lauren-patz-on-crafting-whiskey-that-tells-a-story","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-lens-1160749","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ca1a91a3a6baab5fe76f53d075b1365249c00b93c4683df3f50da6727e147ae1/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhZGRkMWU1Mi1mNDgzLTQzNWItODUzMy04ZTI3NTdhZTJlZGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OTExYTg0OC0wODVkLTQ2ZjctYTFjMy00ZDIwMjkyYTE3MDYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODI4YjkwMzQ1Y2QwY2M3ZDY2NGRkOWUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1M2VjMzBmZjVjYmQ5YjZkMWU2ZGZjL2pha2UtbGV3ZWxsZW5zLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTctMTJfXzIxLTM0LTgubXAzIn0=.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ca1a91a3a6baab5fe76f53d075b1365249c00b93c4683df3f50da6727e147ae1/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhZGRkMWU1Mi1mNDgzLTQzNWItODUzMy04ZTI3NTdhZTJlZGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OTExYTg0OC0wODVkLTQ2ZjctYTFjMy00ZDIwMjkyYTE3MDYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODI4YjkwMzQ1Y2QwY2M3ZDY2NGRkOWUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1M2VjMzBmZjVjYmQ5YjZkMWU2ZGZjL2pha2UtbGV3ZWxsZW5zLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTctMTJfXzIxLTM0LTgubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"What does it take to craft a whiskey that actually tells a story? In this episode, Jake Lewellen sits down with Lauren Patz, Master Blender for Redwood Empire Whiskey, to pull back the curtain on one of the most creative and regionally inspired brands in American whiskey today. Lauren walks us through her journey to becoming a master blender, the philosophy behind Redwood Empire's unique flavor profiles, and how the brand balances artistic vision with the consistency that whiskey lovers expect bottle after bottle. They dig into the brand's approach to storytelling, what regionalization really means in today's whiskey market, and why approachability and value are more important than ever for brands trying to break through the noise. Plus — chocolate and whiskey pairings. Yes, really. And it works. Whether you're a longtime Redwood Empire fan or just discovering the brand, this conversation gives you a genuine look at what goes into building a whiskey lineup that stands for something beyond what's in the bottle. 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