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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New York Distilling Launches New Jaywalk Rye Whiskey

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New York Distilling company is launching a one-of-a-kind Rye Whiskey. Jaywalk Rye Whiskey was born out of 10 seeds and a partnership with Cornell University’s College of Agriculture. This speaks right to my heart from my college days at the University of Kentucky Agriculture buildings. NEW YORK, NEW YORK [FEBRUARY 2024]: When cocktail and craft […]

Lost Lantern Spring Collection
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Lost Lantern Spring Collection Focuses on the Midwest

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Nora and Adam are back at it again with the latest collection of Whiskey. Lost Lantern Spring Collection 2024 will show love to the midwestern part of the United States. The highlight whiskey from Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. Which of the below will you be looking forward to trying? VERGENNES, VT (February 22, 2024)—Lost

Cooper Series Tokaji Finish
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Penelope Bourbon Newest Cooper Series Hitting Shelves Now

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Fast Facts: Penelope Cooper Series – Tokaji Cask ROSSELLE, N.J. (Feb. 6, 2024) – It’s back! Award-winning Penelope Bourbon Tokaji Cask Finish will start arriving at retail in February. A limited-allocation of 1,900 (6-pack) cases will be available at a suggested retail price of $89.99 per 750-ml bottle. Rich and decadent, Cooper Series Tokaji Cask

Method + Madness Garryana
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Method and Madness Debuts Limited Edition Release: Garryana Oak

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The World-Famous Midleton Mirco Distillery Launches its Latest Exclusive Whiskey: The Single Pot Still Whiskey Finished in Garryana Oak Casks Native to the U.S. Pacific Northwest NEW YORK, NY (February 1, 2024) – Today, Irish Distillers announces the U.S. exclusive debut of METHOD AND MADNESS Garryana Oak Irish Whiskey of the U.S. Pacific Northwest, another boundary pushing release created at

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Tasting & Reviewing The New Frey Ranch Smoked American Single Malt

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When you think of Frey Ranch you probably think bourbon or rye whiskey. But as Colby and team tend to do, they said, “hold my whiskey”. With their latest release from their smoked grain series. The Frey Ranch team showcased their ability to malt their own barely and create something unique. Let’s dive into this

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Bourbon & Beyond Announces Jam Packed 2024 Lineup

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Are you headed to Bourbon & Beyond 2024 this year? This year’s festival will feature Dave Matthews Band, Kentuckian Tyler Childers and one of my favorite bands, X Ambassadors. The full list of artists in this year’s lineup can be found here! Ticket Information Bourbon & Beyond 2024 Don’t forget your lawn chair pass or

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