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Jake Lewellen is the co-host and co-founder of Bourbon Lens, one of America's leading bourbon and whiskey podcasts. Born and raised in Kentucky, Jake has spent over seven years exploring the world of American whiskey — from the legendary distilleries of Bardstown and Frankfort to the craft producers nobody's heard of yet. With more than 380 episodes under his belt, Jake brings an encyclopedic knowledge of bourbon history, distillery craft, and the people shaping America's native spirit. When he's not recording, he's hunting allocated bottles, attending industry events, and convincing Scott to try one more dram. Jake is a finalist for the Bardstown Bourbon Company Worlds Top Whiskey Taster which pitted bourbon lovers from around the world in a unique sensory tasting experience.

Magnus Cigar Batch 10th anniversary
Bourbon and Whiskey News

Jos. A. Magnus & Co. Marks 10th Anniversary of Cigar Blend Bourbon — and Nancy Fraley’s Final Expression in the Line

Jos. A. Magnus & Co. Marks 10th Anniversary of Cigar Blend Bourbon — and Nancy Fraley’s Final Expression in the Line Read Post »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jos. A. Magnus & Co. is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Cigar Blend Bourbon, the whiskey that, since its creation in 2016, effectively established a new category: American whiskey built specifically for the cigar ritual. Cigar Blend Bourbon was developed by Master Blender Nancy Fraley, who brought her Cognac and Armagnac

Still Austin The Musician Exterior
Bourbon and Whiskey News

Still Austin Whiskey Co. Announces The Still Austin Quarter, a 15,000-Square-Foot Music & Cocktail Destination

Still Austin Whiskey Co. Announces The Still Austin Quarter, a 15,000-Square-Foot Music & Cocktail Destination Read Post »

The landmark hospitality concept, opening September 2026 in South Austin, brings the brand’s flagship bourbon label “The Musician” to life through cocktails, food, and live music. AUSTIN, Texas — Still Austin Whiskey Co. has announced the opening of The Still Austin Quarter, a 15,000-square-foot hospitality destination launching this September in the heart of South Austin.

Gold Foil 16 Year Podcast Cover Art
Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Wild Turkey Gold Foil 16 Year Review: A Nostalgic Throwback With a Bold Finish — Is It Worth $400?

Wild Turkey Gold Foil 16 Year Review: A Nostalgic Throwback With a Bold Finish — Is It Worth $400? Read Post »

Wild Turkey’s Austin Nichols Archives series is back in the spotlight, and this time it’s the Gold Foil 16 Year, a limited-edition, 120-proof release that pulls straight from the brand’s 1980s and ’90s heritage. On the latest episode of Five Minute Fridays, host Jake Lewellen breaks down the whiskey’s nose, palate, and finish — and

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