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.

Method + Madness Garryana
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Method and Madness Debuts Limited Edition Release: Garryana Oak

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The World-Famous Midleton Mirco Distillery Launches its Latest Exclusive Whiskey: The Single Pot Still Whiskey Finished in Garryana Oak Casks Native to the U.S. Pacific Northwest NEW YORK, NY (February 1, 2024) – Today, Irish Distillers announces the U.S. exclusive debut of METHOD AND MADNESS Garryana Oak Irish Whiskey of the U.S. Pacific Northwest, another boundary pushing release created at

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Tasting & Reviewing The New Frey Ranch Smoked American Single Malt

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When you think of Frey Ranch you probably think bourbon or rye whiskey. But as Colby and team tend to do, they said, “hold my whiskey”. With their latest release from their smoked grain series. The Frey Ranch team showcased their ability to malt their own barely and create something unique. Let’s dive into this

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Bourbon & Beyond Announces Jam Packed 2024 Lineup

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Are you headed to Bourbon & Beyond 2024 this year? This year’s festival will feature Dave Matthews Band, Kentuckian Tyler Childers and one of my favorite bands, X Ambassadors. The full list of artists in this year’s lineup can be found here! Ticket Information Bourbon & Beyond 2024 Don’t forget your lawn chair pass or

Berheim Wheat Whiskey C923 in a rickhouse
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Latest Bernheim Original Batch C923 Tasted & Reviewed

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Wheat Whiskey anyone? Earlier in the year we got to try a Wheat Whiskey from Heaven Hill in the Bardstown Collection. Now getting to try Bernheim Original Batch C923 we take it to a whole other level! Let’s dive into this latest release. Just the facts: Tasting notes: Bernheim Original Batch C923 Nose: Sweet nose, fruits

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New $250M Distillery Opens Doors in Garrard County Kentucky

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Fast Facts About Garrard County Distilling Co. Fast-Growing Spirits Company Founded by Industry Veteran Ray Franklin ATLANTA (January 17, 2024) – Atlanta-based premium spirits company Staghorn is pleased to announce the opening of its first distillery, Garrard County Distilling Co., which has officially begun production in Lancaster, KY. With its towering dual 45 feet tall 36” Vendome Copper

Village Celebrating Ross & Squibb and Waterboys clean water project
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Ross & Squibb and Waterboys Complete First Water Sustainability Project

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ST. LOUIS (JAN. 16, 2024) – Lawrenceburg, Indiana-based Ross & Squibb Distillery, in partnership with NFL legend Chris Long and his Foundation’s Waterboys initiative, announced the completion of their combined efforts to bring a lasting source of clean, safe water to a community of 1,600 people in arid southern Kenya. In summer 2023, a deep

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