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Caitlin Bartlemay Promoted to Master Distiller at Hood River Distillers

Bourbon Lens Team / April 25, 2024

Caitlin Bartlemay Promoted to Master Distiller at Hood River Distillers Read Post »

Oregon’s first Distillery promotes head distiller as it celebrates nearly a century of producing award-winning spirits from the bounty of the Pacific Northwest HOOD RIVER, OR (April 25, 2024) Hood River Distillers, celebrating its 90th anniversary as the Pacific Northwest’s largest and oldest distillery, is proud to announce the promotion of Caitlin Bartlemay to Master Distiller.

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WhistlePig Unveils Bold, New 25 Year Old Single Malt with Equally Bold Name: The Badönkådonk

Bourbon Lens Team / April 25, 2024

WhistlePig Unveils Bold, New 25 Year Old Single Malt with Equally Bold Name: The Badönkådonk Read Post »

WhistlePig Brings Big Pig Energy to Single Malt with The Badönkådonk, Aged 25 Years One year after breaking new ground for North American Single Malt, the leader in independent craft whiskey one ups itself with its oldest, boldest and rarest release to date. After taunting the Scots last year with The Béhôlden, Aged 21 Years,

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Skrew The Usual: A Unique Partnership with Joey Fatone

Bourbon Lens Team / April 25, 2024

Skrew The Usual: A Unique Partnership with Joey Fatone Read Post »

“Skrew The Usual” says Joey Fatone member of N*SYNC. This unique partnership is just in time for Derby and takes a riff on creating a new experience for the big race on the first Saturday in May. So what is this partnership about? It is about creating a one of a kind hat that houses

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Shelter Distilling Expands In Colorado With New Facility

Bourbon Lens Team / April 25, 2024

Shelter Distilling Expands In Colorado With New Facility Read Post »

Are you familiar with Shelter Distilling? Sometime back, I had an opportunity to try their American Single Malt and I have to say I was impressed. (Here is the link to the blind tasting and my thoughts.) It doesn’t surprise me that they needed to expand as their whiskey shows much promise. Find out about

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Unlocking the Spirit: The Ultimate Bardstown Bourbon Adventure

Bourbon Lens Team / April 25, 2024

Unlocking the Spirit: The Ultimate Bardstown Bourbon Adventure Read Post »

Announcing The 2024 Mint Julep Tour x Bardstown Collection VIP Tour Have you ever wondered what the Ultimate Bardstown Bourbon Adventure would be? Mint Julep Experiences has teamed up with the Bourbon Capital of the World to create a new VIP experience. This ultimate adventure includes access to all the 2024 Bardstown Collection from eight

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University of Kentucky Announces New “Estate Whiskey Alliance”

Bourbon Lens Team / April 25, 2024

University of Kentucky Announces New “Estate Whiskey Alliance” Read Post »

The alliance will support research in agriculture, economics, manufacturing and sustainability to shape the future of Estate Whiskey production and will provide a licensing program, authenticating Estate Whiskey Certified™ products. The University of Kentucky has formally announced a new global initiative called the Estate Whiskey Alliance (EWA). Established in 2023, the EWA is a consortium of