The Bourbon Lens Podcast features friends Jake Lewellen and Scott Dilley sharing drams, stories, and insights that shape the bourbon and whiskey industry
367: Exploring the Future of Bourbon – Trends and Predictions for 2026 Read Post »
In the latest episode of The Bourbon Lens, hosts Jake and Scott delve into the evolving landscape of the bourbon industry as we look ahead to 2026. With production pauses impacting future supply, the rise of craft distilleries, and shifting market dynamics, there’s much to discuss about the future of bourbon. The Impact of Production […]
366: From r/bourbon to Middleburg Barrel Company with Jay West (T8ke) Read Post »
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
365: Exploring Old Potrero Rye and Junipero Gin with Kevin Aslan of Hotaling & Co. Read Post »
In this episode of The Bourbon Lens Podcast, Jake and Scott welcome Kevin Aslan of Hotaling & Co., Head Distiller/Blender for Old Potrero, and a longtime friend of the show. The conversation spans two shared passions—gin and rye whiskey—and highlights what makes Old Potrero one of the most distinctive producers in American whiskey. Jake and
364: Inside James B. Beam Distilling Co. and Hardin’s Creek with Alex Bowie Read Post »
In this episode of The Bourbon Lens Podcast, Jake and Scott travel to Clermont, Kentucky to sit down with Alex Bowie, Director of Homeplace Experiences at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. The conversation was recorded on location in Beam’s brand-new podcast studio, with Bourbon Lens receiving early access to the space for an exclusive
363: Jack Daniel’s New Tanyard Hill Rye & Heritage Barrel with Chris Fletcher Read Post »
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 year-round offering
362: Inside The Classic Cocktail Revival with Jennifer Brian Read Post »
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 traditions, and gracious
