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.

SapSqautch Short Barrell on a bourbon barrel
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Shortbarrel Whiskey Revives Popular Sugar Maple-Finished “Sapsquatch” Bourbon for Father’s Day

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Shortbarrel Whiskey Revives Popular Sugar Maple-Finished “Sapsquatch” Bourbon for Father’s Day Read Post »

ATLANTA (May 19, 2026) – Shortbarrel, the rapidly expanding independent craft spirits brand based in Atlanta, has officially announced the return of its limited-edition Sapsquatch Bourbon. Acting as the sister expression to the brand’s highly sought-after Bee’s Knees honey-finished series, this year’s release pairs an expert multi-distillery blend with an innovative, two-stage sugar maple finishing […]

Lou Gerig Remus Bourbon
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MGP’s Ross & Squibb Distillery Unveils Ultra-Collectible Remus Lou Gehrig Reserve Bourbon

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MGP’s Ross & Squibb Distillery Unveils Ultra-Collectible Remus Lou Gehrig Reserve Bourbon Read Post »

LAWRENCEBURG, IN (May 19, 2026) – Remus Bourbon has officially announced the launch of the Remus Lou Gehrig Reserve Bourbon, an ultra-limited annual extension celebrating the legendary New York Yankees first baseman known as the “Iron Horse.” The release follows the brand’s highly successful Babe Ruth iterations from 2024 and 2025. Crafted by Master Distiller

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Wild Turkey Revives Legendary “Cheesy Gold Foil” with New 16-Year Austin Nichols Archives Collection

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Wild Turkey Revives Legendary “Cheesy Gold Foil” with New 16-Year Austin Nichols Archives Collection Read Post »

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. — Wild Turkey has officially announced the launch of the Austin Nichols Archives Collection, a highly anticipated, limited-edition annual series celebrating the distillery’s most iconic vintage “dusty” bottles. The inaugural release in the lineup is the Gold Foil Edition, a 16-year-old, 120-proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon crafted to capture the profile of the cult-favorite

Whisky JYPSI Decleration
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383: The Revolution of Blending: How Ari Sussman and Whiskey JYPSI Are Rewriting American Whiskey History

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383: The Revolution of Blending: How Ari Sussman and Whiskey JYPSI Are Rewriting American Whiskey History Read Post »

Jake and Scott sit down with Ari Sussman, master blender behind Whiskey JYPSI, to discuss Legacy Batch 003 “The Declaration” — a groundbreaking blend of Indiana rye, 25-year Canadian corn whiskey, Virginia single malt, and apple brandy barrels from George Washington’s Mount Vernon Distillery. A must-listen for fans of American blended whiskey and independent spirits.

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Angel’s Envy Secures Top Global Honors: Named “Production Team of the Year” at 2026 Icons of Whisky

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Angel’s Envy Secures Top Global Honors: Named “Production Team of the Year” at 2026 Icons of Whisky Read Post »

LOUISVILLE, KY (May 11, 2026) — Angel’s Envy, the Louisville-based pioneer of finished whiskey, has achieved a historic double victory at the 2026 Icons of Whisky Awards. The distillery’s dedicated staff has been named the global “Production Team of the Year,” while Master Distiller Owen Martin has been honored as the “Craft Distiller of the

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Penelope Bourbon Tees Off New “Architects of Golf” Collection: A Three-Hole Sensory Journey

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Penelope Bourbon Tees Off New “Architects of Golf” Collection: A Three-Hole Sensory Journey Read Post »

ST. LOUIS (May 12, 2026) — Penelope Bourbon, one of the fastest-growing names in premium whiskey, has announced the launch of its latest innovation: the Architects of Golf collection. This limited-edition series explores the precision of stave-finishing, with each “Hole” representing a distinct batch designed to highlight the evolution of whiskey through varying oak intensities

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