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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The Honey Whiskey Category Just Got a Wake-Up Call: Green River Unveils 100% Real Honey-Finished Bourbon

The Honey Whiskey Category Just Got a Wake-Up Call: Green River Unveils 100% Real Honey-Finished Bourbon Read Post »

OWENSBORO, KY (May 12, 2026) — Green River Distilling Co., the westernmost outpost of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail™, is disrupting the honey whiskey category with the launch of Green River Honey Finished Bourbon. Unlike the heavily sweetened liqueur blends that dominate the market, Green River is using 100% real, local honey and a barrel-finishing process […]

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The House of Suntory Announces Anna Sawai as First Global Ambassador for Hibiki Whisky Campaign

The House of Suntory Announces Anna Sawai as First Global Ambassador for Hibiki Whisky Campaign Read Post »

NEW YORK (May 11, 2026) — The House of Suntory, the founding house of Japanese whisky, has launched its first-ever global campaign for Hibiki Whisky: “The Masterpiece of Japanese Artistry.” The campaign introduces award-winning actress Anna Sawai as Hibiki’s inaugural Global Ambassador, celebrating the intersection of Japanese nature, time-honored kimono art, and the meticulous craft

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382: Kentucky Peerless Releases Henry Kraver’s Old Reserve 10-Year Bourbon

382: Kentucky Peerless Releases Henry Kraver’s Old Reserve 10-Year Bourbon Read Post »

For the team at Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co., April 22, 2026, wasn’t just another Wednesday. It was the culmination of a ten-year promise. When Corky and Carson Taylor revived the brand in 2013, it was about quality over quantity. They waited for this moment for 10 plus years. This week on the podcast, we are

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Whisk(e)y Lens Debuts ‘The Ultimate Guide to Scotch’ for Bourbon Enthusiasts

Whisk(e)y Lens Debuts ‘The Ultimate Guide to Scotch’ for Bourbon Enthusiasts Read Post »

Bourbon Lens officially expands its horizon with the launch of its inaugural Whisk(e)y Lens guide: The Ultimate Guide to Scotch Whisky: Regions, Types, and Tasting Tips. Designed specifically for the American whiskey palate, this guide deconstructs the “Smoky Myth” and highlights the symbiotic relationship between Kentucky’s rickhouses and Scotland’s distilleries. With over 90% of Scotch

New Riff 2026 Single Malt Variety
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A New Riff on Malt: New Riff Unveils 2026 Single Malt Whiskey Featuring Heirloom Barley and Kentucky Traditions

A New Riff on Malt: New Riff Unveils 2026 Single Malt Whiskey Featuring Heirloom Barley and Kentucky Traditions Read Post »

NEWPORT, KY (May 8, 2026) – Award-winning New Riff Distilling has announced the fourth installment of its acclaimed Single Malt Whiskey. The 2026 expression is the distillery’s most intricate blend to date, featuring some of their oldest malt stocks and the debut of Chevallier, a rare 19th-century British heirloom malt variety. Standing as a pioneer

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Derby City Gaming Unveils First Turn Rye: A Rare 114.4 Proof Kentucky Straight Rye

Derby City Gaming Unveils First Turn Rye: A Rare 114.4 Proof Kentucky Straight Rye Read Post »

LOUISVILLE, KY (April 30, 2026) — Derby City Gaming & Hotel has announced the official release of First Turn, the second expression in its prestigious Thoroughbred Collection from Oliver’s Chop House & Bourbon Bar. Following the successful 2024 debut of Starting Gate, this newest release is a single barrel, barrel-strength Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey designed

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