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

Forbidden Bourbon – Marianne Eaves Latest Whiskey Project Tasted & Reviewed

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Forbidden Bourbon – Marianne Eaves Latest Whiskey Project Tasted & Reviewed Read Post »

Marianne Eaves is back with her latest bourbon. In this latest project, Forbidden Bourbon, she leveraged the collaborative distilling methods of Bardstown Bourbon Company to make this new bourbon come to life. Let’s dive in! Just the Facts: Forbidden Bourbon Small Batch Tasting Notes: Forbidden Bourbon Small Batch Nose: Sweet corn on the tip of the […]

Yamazaki 12 100th Anniversary sample in front of a Christmas Tree
Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Celebrating 100 Years of Whisky with The House of Suntory

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The writer shares their passion for global whiskey, particularly Japanese whisky, focusing on the 100th-anniversary House of Suntory box set. They provide detailed tasting notes and prices for Hakushu 12, 18, Yamazaki 12, 18. Despite all being excellent, the writer favors the 12-year-old Yamazaki. They highly recommend trying these whiskies for a remarkable experience.

High N Wicked Mark X 2007 Finished on a bookshelf
Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

New High N’ Wicked Irish Single Grain Finished in Foursquare – Mark x 2007 Reviewed

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New High N’ Wicked Irish Single Grain Finished in Foursquare – Mark x 2007 Reviewed Read Post »

Let’s first start with do you know much about High N’ Wicked? If not, here is a quick lesson: this brand was created by Altamar Brands and founded by W. L. Lyons Brown, III. Why does that name sound familiar? Well, he is related to George Garvin Brown and obviously knows a thing or two

Evan Flynn with Nikka Whisky and bar behind hime.
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And The Winner For Nikka Perfect Serve is….

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And The Winner For Nikka Perfect Serve is…. Read Post »

Bourbon Lens Fast Facts – Nikka Perfect Serve SAN FRANCISCO, CA [December 8, 2023] – Nikka Whisky is pleased to announce the winner of their global bartending competition, Nikka Perfect Serve presented by PDXCW, as Evan Flynn from Denver, CO. This marks the first time a U.S. contestant has taken the top spot throughout the competition’s now 12

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