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.

Keanu Reeves explores the House of Suntory whisky collection in new series the nature and spirit of Japan
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‘Suntory Anniversary Tribute’ Celebrates 100 Years with Two Film Icons

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Bourbon Lens Thoughts While you may know him from Bill & Ted Adventures, Neo from the Matrix or John Wick, Keanu Reeves is an international movie star that knows how to compel an audience. In this new four part series, The Nature and Spirit of Japan, he helps us understand the beauty of Japanese Whiskey […]

Remus Repeal Reserve Bourbon VII from Ross & Squibb
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Remus Repeal Reserve Series VII Goes Bigger and Bolder in Latest Release

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Bourbon Lens Thoughts: Ross & Squibb is continuing the run on big, bold releases with Remus Repeal Reserve Series VII which launches during Bourbon Heritage Month. It feels like the distillery is making strides to play with the other heritage brands across the United States. Everyone should be paying close attention what is happening in

Filmland Spirits Kentucky Straight Bourbon
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Filmland Spirits To Debut New Whiskey At Kentucky Bourbon Festival

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Bourbon Lens Thoughts Have you heard of Filmland Spirits? If not, we have you covered with our podcast featuring Founder Troy Bolotnick. While you may think this is another NPD, they are anything but that. They tell an amazing story with each bottle and isn’t that what bourbon & whiskey is all about! Check out

Blue Run, Molson Coors, Coors Spirits
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Blue Run Hits A “Trifecta” With New Bourbon Release

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Bourbon Lens Thoughts Following the recent acquisition, I am sure everyone was wanting to know what Blue Run would do next! We now have our answer with Trifecta, a Kentucky Straight Bourbon made up of three varying aged bourbons and mashbills. This new release hits their online shop today and carries a $179.99 price tag.

Little Book Chapter 7 and Box created by Freddie Noe
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Little Book Chapter 7 “In Retrospect”: A Massive Blend

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Bourbon Lens Thoughts: It is that time of year when Limited Edition Bourbons and Whiskey start to hit shelves. While some are annual staples, Little Book is still in its infancy and is continuing to push boundaries and innovation. Little Book “In Retrospect” is a massive blend of seven different bourbon, whiskey and American Single

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