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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Dingle Distillery New Wheel of the Year Series – Samhain Single Malt

Dingle Distillery New Wheel of the Year Series – Samhain Single Malt Read Post »

Dingle Distillery has a new release coming to United States Samhain Single Malt Whiskey. An Irish whiskey that start in first fill bourbon barrels and rests for two additional years first fill Muscatel casks. This pour sounds like its going to be a tasty treat. Full Press Release For Samhain Single Malt Whiskey SAN FRANSISCO […]

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The Return of Kavalan Single Cask Strength Series

The Return of Kavalan Single Cask Strength Series Read Post »

Bourbon Lens Thoughts I have had the pleasure of drinking Kavalan Single Malt Whisky a few times. And the return of of the Single Cask Strength Series is something I cannot wait to try. Featuring four distinct barrel finishes, this will be one tasty lineup! Full Press Release Below San Francisco, CA (October 17, 2023) Today,

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Newest Booker’s Bourbon Batch is “Mighty Fine”

Newest Booker’s Bourbon Batch is “Mighty Fine” Read Post »

This batch is named in honor of the signature phrase Sixth Generation Beam Master Distiller Booker Noe would use to compliment anything he approved of – from his namesake bourbon to his country ham. “Mighty fine” was Booker’s go-to phrase. He would often get together with others in the whiskey industry to taste samples of

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New Barrell Foundation Perfect For A Neat Pour or Cocktail

New Barrell Foundation Perfect For A Neat Pour or Cocktail Read Post »

Bourbon Lens Thoughts Barrell Craft Spirits is unveiling something unique for their lineup; 100 proof bourbon. For this new release, they have strayed away from their cask-strength offerings. Barrell Foundation is exactly what we need more of in the marketplace; versatile, everyday sippers. We look forward to giving this a try! Barrell Craft Spirits® Introduces

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Old Pulteney Bow Wave Raises More Than 68,000 Euro’s

Old Pulteney Bow Wave Raises More Than 68,000 Euro’s Read Post »

In a monumental moment in the distillery’s history, Old Pulteney’s “Bow Wave’, a 45 Year Old Single Malt and the oldest expression to be produced at Pulteney Distillery in Wick, secured a bid of £68,750 at this years’ Distillers One of One Auction. Selling for more than double than its highest pre-sale estimate (£20,000 – 

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