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 Barrell Foundation Perfect For A Neat Pour or Cocktail

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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

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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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Yellowstone Bourbon Announces New Toasted Finish

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Bourbon Lens Thoughts One of the biggest crazes in Bourbon is a secondary toasted finish. Limestone Branch has created their own version with Yellowstone Toasted Bourbon. Excited to try this latest release from Stephan Beam. Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Toasted Staves to Launch in October The first release within Yellowstone’s new Special

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Yellowstone® Bourbon Embarks on New Advertising Campaign

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Bourbon Lens Thoughts: Yellowstone – For All! That is right, bourbon isn’t just a man’s drink anymore; it is for everyone. With Yellowstone Bourbon’s new ad campaign, they look to expand the reach of their audience. We are looking forward to seeing these ads! ‘Always keep the park within reach’ campaign expands upon Yellowstone Bourbon’s

Blue Run Single Barrel Turn 8 Years Old
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Blue Run Finds The Sweet Spot With New 8 Year Old Single Barrels

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Bourbon Lens Thoughts Are you ready for Blue Run 8 Year Old Single Barrels? These new barrels were aged six years and then moved to a sweet spot inside a different rickhouse at Bardstown Bourbon Company. Can’t wait to see what these are all about! Full Press Release – Blue Run Single Barrel Bourbon GEORGETOWN,

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