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.

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Much Anticipated Penelope Rio Hitting Shelves Again Now!

Much Anticipated Penelope Rio Hitting Shelves Again Now! Read Post »

Part of Penelope’s Cooper Series, Rio features a double cask finish of American honey and Amburana, a Brazilian hardwood. ROSSELLE, N.J. (March 18, 2024) – Looking for a carnival in a bottle? Penelope Rio is set to deliver. Arriving on shelf in March, Penelope Rio will be available at a suggested retail price of $89.99 […]

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Tasting Two New Irish Whiskeys on St. Patrick’s Day

Tasting Two New Irish Whiskeys on St. Patrick’s Day Read Post »

I couldn’t let St. Patrick’s Day slide and not try two of the newest Irish Whiskeys that have we have received over the last few months. In today’s tasting we will be tasting Dingle Samhain Single Malt and the Method and Madness Garryana Finish. Let’s dive into this joint review of these Irish Whiskeys. Just

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Jack Daniel’s Releases New Canned Cocktail – Jack & Ginger

Jack Daniel’s Releases New Canned Cocktail – Jack & Ginger Read Post »

The refreshing taste of real Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and Ginger Ale come together in the brand’s latest Canned Cocktail offering, available now across the U.S. Lynchburg, Tennessee (March 14, 2024) – Jack Daniel’s today introduces the newest member of its ready-to-drink (RTD) Canned Cocktail lineup: Jack & Ginger Ale. Crafted with real Jack Daniel’s

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Barrell Craft Spirits® Launches Their Product in The UK

Barrell Craft Spirits® Launches Their Product in The UK Read Post »

Axiom Brands is Named the First Official Importer for the Award-Winning Blender of Unique, Aged, Cask Strength Whiskey Since 2013 Louisville, KY (March 11, 2024) – Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS) today announced that it has officially launched its award-winning spirits portfolio in the United Kingdom (UK). The original independent blender known for its unique, aged, cask strength

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Yellowstone Whiskey Adds A New Rum Cask Finish

Yellowstone Whiskey Adds A New Rum Cask Finish Read Post »

This is the second release within Yellowstone’s Special Finishes Collection Fast Facts: Yellowstone Rum Cask Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Rum Casks: ST. LOUIS (March 11, 2024) – As it continues to meet demand for innovative expressions of bourbon, Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery has announced the second release in its Yellowstone Special Finishes

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