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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High West Goes 100% Utah In Latest Rye Whiskey Release

High West Goes 100% Utah In Latest Rye Whiskey Release Read Post »

Have you heard that High West Whiskey recently released a Bottled in Bond Rye whiskey? I have been waiting for this day for quite a while. As a long-time High West Whiskey fan, I couldn’t wait for my Saloon Society package to arrive containing this and their new Cask Strength Blend of Straight Whiskies. Let’s

Frey Ranch 100% Wheat Whiskey Taken by the Bourbon Lens
Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Highlighting Two New Wheat Whiskies with a Blind Tasting

Highlighting Two New Wheat Whiskies with a Blind Tasting Read Post »

With an extra day in February we are going to celebrate with the launch of Frey Ranch Distillery’s 100% Wheat Whiskey and the newly launched Bernheim Barrel Proof A224. While wheat bourbons have become overwhelming popular thanks to Maker’s Mark, Weller, Pappy Van Winkle and Old Fitzgerald, there aren’t a ton of wheat whiskies that

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Brush Creek Ranch Offers An Amazing Whiskey Opportunity

Brush Creek Ranch Offers An Amazing Whiskey Opportunity Read Post »

Are you planning your next distillery trip/ whiskey trip? Well, Brush Creek Ranch and Distillery offers one heck of experience. Don’t forget to “think west” when you think about your whiskey travels. What does Brush Creek have to offer? At Wyoming’s Brush Creek Distillery, guests can enjoy the true spirit of the American West by skiing

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New York Distilling Launches New Jaywalk Rye Whiskey

New York Distilling Launches New Jaywalk Rye Whiskey Read Post »

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

Penelope Bourbon Newest Cooper Series Hitting Shelves Now Read Post »

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

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