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.

Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Tasting Two Of The Latest Innovations from New Riff

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New Riff’s High Note Whiskeys highlight unique mashbills created by the Northern Kentucky distillery. In their latest Fall releases, New Riff highlighted an 8 year old Wheated Bourbon and an 8 year old Malted Rye Whiskey. I couldn’t wait to dive in and taste these! Just the Facts: New Riff 8 Year Bohemian Wheat Tasting […]

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The Surprisingly Bold Flavors Of Oaklore Distilling Co. Whiskeys

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When you think of Bourbon and Rye Whiskey you may think of Kentucky, Tennessee or Indiana. But do you think of North Carolina? Probably not, so in our latest podcast we sat down and discovered Oaklore Distilling Co. with founders Matt and Tom. In our latest review, we sit down with Oaklore’s Bourbon and Rye

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Lux Row Distillers Announces New Rebel 6-Year Bourbon

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Handcrafted from Rebel’s traditional wheated mash bill, new extra-aged bourbon boasts a full flavor and smooth finish Facts Facts – Rebel 6 Year Bourbon: Full Details on the Release: ST. LOUIS (March 7, 2024) – Lux Row Distillers announced the introduction of Rebel 100 6-Year Bourbon, handcrafted according to the original, time-honored wheated recipe since

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Barman’s Code: New 10-Year-Old Irish Single Malt from The Quiet Man

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Fast Facts – Barman’s Code by The Quiet Man ST. LOUIS (March 4, 2024) – It’s the best of both worlds. Award-winning Irish whiskey from Northern Ireland and a touch of sweet Marsala wine from Sicily come together in Barman’s Code, the first in a series of limited-edition offerings from The Quiet Man Irish Whiskey.

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High West Goes 100% Utah In Latest Rye Whiskey Release

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Have you heard that High West Whiskey recently released a Bottled in Bond Rye whiskey? I have been waiting for this day for quite a while. As a long-time High West Whiskey fan, I couldn’t wait for my Saloon Society package to arrive containing this and their new Cask Strength Blend of Straight Whiskies. Let’s

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