News from around the world of whiskey curated by Scott and Jake.
Buffalo Trace Used Peated Barley in its Latest Bourbon Release Read Post »
Has Buffalo Trace gone of the “deep end” with its latest experiment? Worlds collide as the distillery utilizes a very traditional method for malting barley, known as “Peated” or “Peating” the grain. This method is used in some Scotch Whiskies and adds a unique smokey element to the final product. So, what is “Peat”? Peat […]
Heirloom Grain Innovation From New Riff Read Post »
Bourbon Lens Thoughts: For the second time in as many days, we are talking about the idea that heirloom ingredients may be the next big innovation in the whiskey industry. While the first time it was brought up it was a conversation, New Riff is going to market with these rare Heirloom varieties of corn.
Jack Daniel’s & McLaren Racing Team Up for Limited Edition Bottle Read Post »
Limited edition bottle features special packaging to celebrate the brands’ pioneering founders and spirit of independence, authenticity and boldness. Lynchburg, Tennessee (April 26, 2023) – The Jack Daniel Distillery today announced a limited edition Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey to commemorate its partnership with McLaren Racing. Available in select Formula 1 race markets across the globe,
The Resurrection Of Storied Hunting Creek Straight Rye Whiskey Read Post »
Hunting Creek Straight Rye Whiskey Revived by Southern Distilling Company Founders continue mission of reigniting state’s whiskey legacy STATESVILLE, N.C. (April 26, 2023) – – – North Carolina’s whiskey history is as long as the Catawba River, and Southern Distilling Company continues to reignite that rich tradition with the launch of Hunting Creek Straight Rye
No Captain’s Pick Needed, Elijah Craig Named Official Bourbon Of The Ryder Cup Read Post »
Bourbon Lens Thoughts On Elijah Craig and Ryder Cup Partnership: Elijah Craig keeps making golf more interesting! With their newest deal to become the Worldwide Bourbon partner of the Ryder Cup it means the most rowdy event in golf got a great bourbon to accompany it! The expansion of this partnership is great and makes
Lost Lantern Single Distillery Series Buoyed By A Gentle Giant Read Post »
If you have have followed Bourbon Lens for any time you know we are huge fans of Lost Lantern. We couldn’t be more excited for Nora and Adam today as they launch their Single Distillery Series at 1pm. We recently had the opportunity to have a sneak preview of the three new offerings: Gentle Giant,
