January 18, 2026

366: From r/bourbon to Middleburg Barrel Company with Jay West (T8ke)

Bourbon Lens Team / January 18, 2026

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In this episode of The Bourbon Lens Podcast, Jake and Scott welcome Jay West, widely known in the bourbon community as T8ke, and now the Principal Whiskeymaker at Middleburg Barrel Company. Jay joins the show to discuss his unique path through the whiskey world—from the early days of Reddit’s r/bourbon community, to his work with Whiskey Raiders, and into his current role […]

Casey Jones Distillery Acquired by B3 Beverage Company

Casey Jones Distillery Joins the B3 Beverage Company Family. B3 Beverage Company announced that Casey Jones Distillery of Hopkinsville, Kentucky has joined its growing portfolio of independent beverage producers. The move marks B3’s continued expansion into distilled spirits and adds a heritage-driven Kentucky distillery to a platform built around craftsmanship, people, and manufacturing expertise. With the addition