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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Angel’s Envy Announces 2026 Cask Strength Dual Release: Featuring First-Ever Age-Stated Rye

Angel’s Envy Announces 2026 Cask Strength Dual Release: Featuring First-Ever Age-Stated Rye Read Post »

LOUISVILLE, KY (March 31, 2026) – Angel’s Envy, the pioneer of secondary finishing, has unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 Cask Strength Dual Release. This year’s drop features the return of the annual Cask Strength Bourbon alongside a historic first for the distillery: a 10-Year Cask Strength Rye, the brand’s first age-stated rye whiskey bottled at […]

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Hard Truth Distilling Co. Unveils French Oak Finished Bourbon: The First Barrel Finish Reserve of 2026

Hard Truth Distilling Co. Unveils French Oak Finished Bourbon: The First Barrel Finish Reserve of 2026 Read Post »

NASHVILLE, Ind. (March 31, 2026) – Hard Truth Distilling Co. has officially kicked off its 2026 Barrel Finish Reserve series with the release of French Oak Finished Bourbon. This limited, grain-to-glass expression marks a sophisticated evolution of the distillery’s award-winning sweet mash program. The release is a meticulous blend of 23 barrels featuring two distinct

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Chip Tate Unveils Gambit No. 6: A Masterclass in Multi-Barrel Finishing

Chip Tate Unveils Gambit No. 6: A Masterclass in Multi-Barrel Finishing Read Post »

SANTA ROSA, CA (March 30, 2026) – Foley Family Wines & Spirits (FFWS) has announced the release of Gambit No. 6, a revolutionary 6-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon that pushes the boundaries of traditional whiskey. Crafted by visionary Master Distiller Chip Tate, this release features six distinct barrel finishes: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Apple Brandy, Muscatel, Oloroso

Three bottles of Jack Daniels 10, 12, and 14 on staves.
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376: Jack Daniel’s 2026 Aged Series & The Pernod-Brown-Forman Merger Rumors

376: Jack Daniel’s 2026 Aged Series & The Pernod-Brown-Forman Merger Rumors Read Post »

LOUISVILLE, KY (March 25, 2026) — In the latest must-listen episode of the Bourbon Lens Podcast, hosts Jake and Scott dive deep into a “perfect storm” hitting the whiskey world: the highly anticipated return of the Jack Daniel’s Aged Series and industry-shaking rumors of a potential merger between Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard. While collectors are

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Kentucky’s Town Branch® Bourbon Crowned “Best of 2026” at Prestigious Korea Wine & Spirits Awards

Kentucky’s Town Branch® Bourbon Crowned “Best of 2026” at Prestigious Korea Wine & Spirits Awards Read Post »

LEXINGTON, KY (March 26, 2026) — Town Branch Distillery, a cornerstone of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, has secured the highest whiskey honors at the 2026 Korea Wine & Spirits Awards in Seoul. Competing against over 1,100 brands, the Town Branch Single Barrel Reserve Bourbon – Kaja Ulsan No. 1 Private Cask was awarded the Grand

National Bourbon Week 2026
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Bardstown Unveils Official 2026 National Bourbon Week Schedule: A Week of Rare Pours and Exclusive Distillery Experiences

Bardstown Unveils Official 2026 National Bourbon Week Schedule: A Week of Rare Pours and Exclusive Distillery Experiences Read Post »

BARDSTOWN, KY (March 26, 2026) — Bardstown, the Bourbon Capital of the World®, has officially released the partner distillery schedule for the third annual National Bourbon Week®, running June 14–21, 2026. Presented by Buzick Construction, the weeklong celebration features ten premier distillery partners offering a lineup of events ranging from master distiller-led tastings to high-energy

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