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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Shelter Distilling, New Whiskey From Sierra Nevada Mountains

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Bourbon Lens thoughts Exciting news from California with the news of Shelter Distilling. While we have never tried this product you know we are all in on American Single Malt Whiskey here at Bourbon Lens. If you are looking for a new whiskey to try look west! Come for the Mountain, Stay for the Whiskey […]

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Remus Gatsby Reserve Roaring In 2023 With New Batch

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Bourbon Lens thoughts After critical acclaim in 2022, Remus Gatsby Reserve roars back with a new batch of bourbon in 2023. If you have missed all the recent announcements about Ross & Squibb Distillery you are missing out. This news only adds fuel to the fire about that exciting things happening in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Ross

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Maker’s Mark 46 Cask Strength May Look New But Tastes Great

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Bourbon Heritage Month Day 19 Marker’s Mark has been in the news recently with their new Cellar Aged Bourbon, but don’t miss this everyday offering. Maker’s Mark 46 Cask Strength is the pour that made me want to truly explore this brand. Let’s dive into this bourbon. Just the Facts Jake’s Tasting Notes: Maker’s Mark

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Daviess County Continues Their Toasted Series With New Release

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Bourbon Lens Thoughts: Do you like toasted bourbons? Well, Daviess County is expanding their toasted series to include Daviess County Medium Toast. Will you be on the look out for this new toasted bourbon that boasts flavors of roasted coffee, honey and coconut? Lux Row Distillers launches Daviess County Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in

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