Author name: Bourbon Lens Team

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.

Green River 1885 1L bottle with a cocktail
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Green River Distilling Co. Launches New Green River 1885

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Green River Distilling Co. announces the launch of Green River 1885 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a new expression designed to become a favorite in cocktail bars. Set to debut in nine markets this August, this bourbon honors Green River’s historic legacy while offering a modern twist with a blend crafted for bartenders’ creativity. Priced at […]

Legend of 52 challenge poster with runner and prize pool
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The Finnish Long Drink New Legend Of 52 Challenge

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Discover the excitement of The Finnish Long Drink’s Legend of 52 Challenge on Strava! Rooted in Finland’s legendary 1952 long drink tradition, this challenge invites athletes to complete a marathon distance between July 26th and August 11th for a chance to win $26,000. Join the competition, earn a custom digital badge, and celebrate the rich

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Whiskey House of Kentucky Secures New Financing Agreements

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Whiskey House of Kentucky, the most advanced contract distillery in the United States, has successfully closed a 5-year, $115 million syndicated credit facility. This financing, backed by Truist Bank, U.S. Bank, First Horizon Bank, Rabobank, and CoBank, includes a $90 million Senior Secured Term Loan and a $25 million Revolving Credit Facility. The funds will

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World Whiskey Society Launches New “Wyatt Earp” American Single Malt

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The pair of American Single Malt Whiskeys honor the legendary Wyatt Earp: the Proof and Wyatt Earp Small Batch. Fast Facts on New Wyatt Earp Releases: About World Whiskey Society Established in 2020, the World Whiskey Society seeks out unique distilleries globally, creating the world’s most interesting whiskeys. These new American single malts, inspired by

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Larceny Bourbon Gets New Packaging

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Fast Facts About Larceny Bourbon’s New Label BARDSTOWN, Ky. (July 23, 2024) – Larceny Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey announces the launch of new, elevated packaging and the “Seize Tonight” campaign, celebrating the legacy of John E. Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald, a U.S. Treasury agent in the late 1800s, became infamous for stealing the best barrels of bourbon,

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Bushmills Irish Whiskey & Malbon Golf Launch New Partnership

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Fast Facts about Bushmills Irish Whiskey & Malbon Golf Partnership On July 18th, two industry pioneers, Bushmills Irish Whiskey and Malbon Golf, launched an exciting new collection that redefines the traditional whiskey and golf pairing. This innovative collaboration encourages fans to chart their own course, both on the green and at the pub. A Fusion

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