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371: High West Distillery Celebrates 20 Years of Innovative Whiskey Craftsmanship

Bourbon Lens Team / February 22, 2026

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Park City, Utah (2026) — High West Distillery proudly marks its 20th anniversary in 2026, celebrating two decades of boundary-pushing blending, award-winning releases, and a steadfast commitment to whiskey innovation. Founded in 2006 by David Perkins in Utah’s Salt Lake Valley, High West has grown from a small blending operation into one of the most […]

370: What are the Best Whiskeys for Winter?

Bourbon Lens Team / February 18, 2026

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Winter whiskey should do more than warm you up — it should transform the entire experience. In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott explore how seasonal changes influence flavor perception, bottle selection, and the way we enjoy whiskey during colder months. From rich, layered bourbons to spicy ryes and innovative cask finishes, they

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369: Exploring the Best Whiskey Finishes for Winter

Bourbon Lens Team / February 9, 2026

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Winter is the perfect time to explore the bold, layered world of finished whiskies. In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott dive into the finishes that shine in colder months—from rich maple casks and decadent sherry barrels to spice-forward rye and stout finishes. Learn how finishing methods transform aroma, texture, and flavor, turning

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368: How Southern Distilleries Are Changing the Whiskey Landscape: ASW Distillery Leads Georgia’s Rise

Bourbon Lens Team / February 1, 2026

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Louisville,KY — Georgia is emerging as one of the most exciting frontiers in American whiskey, and ASW Distillery (Atlanta’s Spirit Works) is at the center of that momentum. In a new feature from Bourbon Lens News, distiller Whit Hagemann shares how ASW is challenging long-held assumptions about where great bourbon and American whiskey can come

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367: Exploring the Future of Bourbon – Trends and Predictions for 2026

Bourbon Lens Team / January 25, 2026

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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

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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