{"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":"The Rise of Honey-Finished Bourbon: 3 Bottles You Need to Try","slug":"the-rise-of-honey-finished-bourbon-3-bottles-you-need-to-try","published_at":"2026-05-14T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-lens-1160749/the-rise-of-honey-finished-bourbon-3-bottles-you-need-to-try","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-lens-1160749","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4a3571e9307fd9790bbd085042eb96c3d1a794ec09181189a0b290329222959a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNjJhNDlkNi1iZGI1LTQ1ZDUtYmY4NS1lYTRmMzRlYTQ1MDQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OTExYTg0OC0wODVkLTQ2ZjctYTFjMy00ZDIwMjkyYTE3MDYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODI4YjkwMzQ1Y2QwY2M3ZDY2NGRkOWUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwNTNiNDFhOTE4MWM4NmE3OWFkZDhhL2pha2UtbGV3ZWxsZW5zLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTUtMTRfXzUtMi0yNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4a3571e9307fd9790bbd085042eb96c3d1a794ec09181189a0b290329222959a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNjJhNDlkNi1iZGI1LTQ1ZDUtYmY4NS1lYTRmMzRlYTQ1MDQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OTExYTg0OC0wODVkLTQ2ZjctYTFjMy00ZDIwMjkyYTE3MDYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODI4YjkwMzQ1Y2QwY2M3ZDY2NGRkOWUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwNTNiNDFhOTE4MWM4NmE3OWFkZDhhL2pha2UtbGV3ZWxsZW5zLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTUtMTRfXzUtMi0yNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"In the latest episode of Thursday Thoughts: Discover why honey-finished bourbons are the hottest trend in whiskey. We dive deep into the profiles of Green River Honey ($24.99), Blue Note Honey Cask (Cask Strength), and Southern Stars (6-Year Aged) to find the best balance of sweetness and proof. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing summer highball base or a complex dessert pour, we break down the proof, price, and palate of each. Key Highlights: Green River: The best value honey bourbon at $24.99. Blue Note: High-proof intensity meets clover honey sweetness. Southern Stars: Older, refined bourbon with North Carolina honey roots. Chapters: 00:00 - Are Honey Finishes Overrated? 00:55 - Green River Honey: Price & Process 02:26 - The Science of Honey Casks 06:04 - Flavor Notes: Mint, Fruit, & Sugar 10:25 - Blue Note Cask Strength Review 14:02 - How to make the perfect Honey Gold Rush 🔔 Subscribe for more weekly discussions, tastings, and bourbon insights from the Bourbon Lens community. Keep this at the bottom 📸 Follow on Instagram: @bourbonlens 🌐 Visit: www.bourbonlens.com Discord: https://discord.gg/pd6ys5nRSU #Bourbon #WhiskeyReview #HoneyFinishedBourbon #GreenRiverBourbon #BlueNoteWhiskey #WhiskeyCocktails #BourbonLens #CraftSpirits Keywords: honey finished bourbon review, best honey whiskey 2026, Green River Honey Bourbon price, Blue Note Honey Cask strength, Southern Stars bourbon review, honey cask whiskey, Gold Rush cocktail recipe, bourbon tasting notes.","meta_description":"In the latest episode of Thursday Thoughts: Discover why honey-finished bourbons are the hottest trend in whiskey. We dive deep into the profiles of Green…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":975,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bourbon-lens-1160749/episodes/the-rise-of-honey-finished-bourbon-3-bottles-you-need-to-try/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-lens-1160749/the-rise-of-honey-finished-bourbon-3-bottles-you-need-to-try.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}