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Woodford Reserve Teams Up with Compartés Chocolatier for Limited Edition Double Oaked S’mores Chocolate Bar

Bourbon Lens Team / January 13, 2026

Woodford Reserve Teams Up with Compartés Chocolatier for Limited Edition Double Oaked S’mores Chocolate Bar Read Post »

The S’mores Chocolate Bar infused with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon. The 2026 release marks the third consecutive year of collaboration between Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall and Compartés Founder and Chocolatier Jonathan Grahm. Fireside-Inspired Confection Featuring Double Oaked Bourbon The latest release draws inspiration from winter flavors and campfire nostalgia, incorporating Woodford Reserve […]

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Rebel Bourbon Brings Back Fan-Favorite Rebel Root Beer Whiskey

Bourbon Lens Team / January 13, 2026

Rebel Bourbon Brings Back Fan-Favorite Rebel Root Beer Whiskey Read Post »

ST. LOUIS (Jan. 13, 2026) — Rebel Bourbon has officially announced the return of Rebel Root Beer Whiskey, reviving one of the brand’s most requested flavored whiskey releases. The limited-time comeback blends Rebel Straight Bourbon Whiskey with bold, creamy natural root beer flavors, delivering a nostalgic yet rebellious twist on the brand’s award-winning wheated bourbon

365: Exploring Old Potrero Rye and Junipero Gin with Kevin Aslan of Hotaling & Co.

Bourbon Lens Team / January 11, 2026

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

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Thursday Thoughts Explores the Evolving Landscape of THC and Hemp with Edibles.com

Bourbon Lens Team / January 8, 2026

Thursday Thoughts Explores the Evolving Landscape of THC and Hemp with Edibles.com Read Post »

LOUISVILLE, KY — In a recent episode of Thursday Thoughts, host Jake Lewellen welcomed Thomas Winstanley, Executive Vice President at Edibles.com, for a timely discussion on the rapidly evolving THC and hemp industry. As dry January continues to influence consumer behavior nationwide, the episode highlighted THC’s growing role as an alternative to traditional alcohol consumption

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Sotheby’s Unveils The Great American Whiskey Collection, the Most Valuable Single-Owner American Whiskey Auction Ever

Bourbon Lens Team / January 7, 2026

Sotheby’s Unveils The Great American Whiskey Collection, the Most Valuable Single-Owner American Whiskey Auction Ever Read Post »

NEW YORK — 7 January 2026 — Sotheby’s has announced The Great American Whiskey Collection, the most valuable single-owner American whiskey collection ever offered at auction and the first live, single-owner American whiskey sale in history. The landmark evening auction will take place 24 January 2026 at Sotheby’s iconic Breuer Building on Madison Avenue. Estimated

Three men tasting bourbon and recording a podcast at the James B. Beam Distilling Co.

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364: Inside James B. Beam Distilling Co. and Hardin’s Creek with Alex Bowie

Bourbon Lens Team / January 4, 2026

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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