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.

Yellowstone 101 2019 bottle with cylinder with bar in background
Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Yellowstone 101 – 9 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Revisited

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Bourbon Heritage Month Day 16 Review Have you ever just started collecting something? That is what happened to me with Yellowstone 101 Limited Time Offerings. They captured my eyes but then the liquid made me come back for more. Let’s dive into the 2019 Yellowstone 101 9 Year Bourbon. Just the Facts: Jake’s Tasting Notes: […]

Sagamore Spirits Distillery headquarters
Bourbon and Whiskey News

Sagamore Spirit Sells Majority Stake To Illva Saronno

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American Whiskey stays hot as Illva Saronno Holding S.pA buys a majority stake in Sagamore Spirit, the Maryland-based Rye Whiskey brand and distillery. Not only will they invest in the brand, but they will make this the new headquarters for Disaronno International. Full Press Release: Sagamore Spirit Sale Illva Saronno Holding Spa Doubles Down on

Five bottles of whiskey from Lost Lantern
Bourbon and Whiskey News

Lost Lantern’s New Fall Collection Focuses On Fan Favorites

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Bourbon Lens Thoughts: Are you ready for more Lost Lantern Single Barrels? Well, their 2023 Fall Collection takes a deep dive into some of their most requested distillery partners. Are you excited for more new whiskey from some of your favorite craft producers? WEYBRIDGE, VT (September 13, 2023)— Independent bottler Lost Lantern is ushering in autumn

Bourbon and Whiskey News

New From Blue Run Spirits: Reflection II Bourbon

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Blue Run Spirits Releases Reflection II Bourbon, Follow Up to Platinum Award-Winning Predecessor  Reflection II Continues High Standard of Approachability Set by Reflection I with Focus on Intriguing Whiskey Middle Notes GEORGETOWN, KY (September 13, 2023) – Georgetown, Kentucky-based Blue Run Spirits today unveiled Reflection II Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the follow up to the highly regarded Reflection

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