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.

Group of men from Bardstown Bourbon Company at IWSC awards
Bourbon and Whiskey News

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Named Worldwide Whiskey Producer of the Year

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Bardstown Bourbon Co. Named Worldwide Whiskey Producer of the Year Read Post »

The distillery took home top honors at the International Wine & Spirits Competition LONDON — (Friday, October 20, 2023) Less than a decade since Bardstown Bourbon Company broke ground, the distillery and brand dedicated to honoring tradition while pushing the boundaries of the spirits industry has been named 2023 Worldwide Whiskey Producer by International Wine and […]

Bottle image of Parker’s Heritage Rye Whiskey 17th Edition
Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Heaven Hill Is More Than Just Bourbon – Parker’s Heritage Review

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Heaven Hill Is More Than Just Bourbon – Parker’s Heritage Review Read Post »

It’s Frye-day! Which means its finally time to spill the beans on our thoughts on the 17th Edition of Parker’s Heritage Cask Strength Rye Whiskey. Parker’s Heritage releases tend to be some of the best whiskies of the year. Let’s dive in and find out what it is all about! Just the facts Jake’s tasting

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

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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

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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”

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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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