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.

Barrel No. 10288 Wyoming Whiskey Private Stock - Cocktails w/ Friends
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New “Cocktails with Friends” Wyoming Whiskey Private Stock Tasted & Reviewed

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If you haven’t heard by now, we have launched a second podcast with our long time friend Bob Cutler of Novio’s Bistro in Bangor, ME. In this podcast, Bob mixes up cocktails of all types and interviews guests from all walks of life. Make sure you are subscribed on Apple or Spotify. On his recent […]

Castle Hill Vol 3 on a plate with a glass on a plate.
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New Milam & Greene Castle Hill Batch 3 Tasted & Reviewed

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The final rendition of the Castle Hill Series from Milam & Greene was announced today. This release, Batch 3 features the oldest whiskies in the Milam & Greene aging inventory. Let’s dive into this well aged whiskey! Just the Facts: Castle Hill Batch 3 Jake’s Tasting Notes: Castle Hill Batch 3: Nose: Big bold nose

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New Limited-Edition Distillery Only – Very Olde St. Nick Whiskeys

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Preservation Distillery recently unveiled two limited editions of Very Olde St. Nick whiskeys. The 16 years old “Notorious O.S.N.” and the 9 years old “Straight Outta Bardstown”, both embody the distillery’s tradition of complex flavours. As a part of a vintage collection, these batches express the distillery’s dedication to whiskey-making, with production continuing in small amounts at the Kentucky distillery and distribution focused on North American markets.

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New “Made Of Wyoming” Campaign Highlights Wyoming Whiskey

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Wyoming Whiskey, America’s premium craft bourbon, has launched their most extensive campaign, “Made of Wyoming,” in partnership with 77 Ventures Creative and Boomshot. The campaign celebrates the brand’s deep ties to its home state, highlighting Wyoming’s landscapes from the Bighorn Basin to the Teton Range, and values of craftsmanship, tradition, and adventure. The campaign materials were produced from seven years of footage captured across the state.

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FUJI Whisky Announces Rare Release of 30-Year-Old Single Grain Whiskey in US

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Mt. Fuji Distillery Celebrates 50 Years of Japanese Craftsmanship with plans to release several rare whiskies in the coming months. In celebration of Mt. Fuji Distillery’s 50th anniversary, FUJI Whisky has announced the second of three releases of its coveted 30-Year-Old Single Grain Whiskey. Representing the highest level of Japanese craftsmanship from Mt. Fuji Distillery, only 100

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Lux Row Distillers Announce New Rebel Small Batch Reserve Bourbon

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Lux Row Distillers is set to release a new bourbon whiskey, Rebel Small Batch Reserve, across the U.S. later this month. The whiskey, hand-selected by Master Distiller John Rempe, features the finest barrels from Rebel’s four-year-old mash bill. Retailing for $34.99 per 750 ml bottle, it offers intense notes of honey, vanilla, caramel, dark fruit with robust barrel tones, and a warm finish.

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