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.

Limestone Branch, Yellowstone 101 Limited Edition, Bourbon Hunting
Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

New 2023 Yellowstone 101 Limited Edition Doesn’t Disappoint

New 2023 Yellowstone 101 Limited Edition Doesn’t Disappoint Read Post »

If you remember all the way back to the beginning of July, we announced Limestone Branch would release the 2023 addition of Yellowstone Limited Edition finished in Tokaji barrels. This was a bottle that I look forward to every year and couldn’t wait to try it! So let’s dive into our latest review! Just the […]

Heaven's Door Decades Series 1 Bourbon in front of a fire. Bob Dylan's Bourbon
Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Taking A Peak In Heaven’s Door – Decades Series Bourbon Review

Taking A Peak In Heaven’s Door – Decades Series Bourbon Review Read Post »

When you think of celebrity brands which comes to your mind? You may think of a few but Heaven’s Door in collaboration with Bob Dylan may be the most well known. However, I didn’t know much about the brand. So when our good friend Adam Edwards was hired I started to pay attention a little

Scarlet Shade 14 year old by Orphan Barrel
Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Revisiting Scarlet Shade 14 Year Old Rye Whiskey

Revisiting Scarlet Shade 14 Year Old Rye Whiskey Read Post »

In this week’s podcast, Jake & Scott connected with Samantha Johnson, whiskey blender for Diageo’s Orphan Barrel lineup. In the episode, we discuss the nearly forgotten barrels of whiskey that were used to create this 14 year rye whiskey. Let’s dive into a Scarlet Shade Review! Just the facts: Jake’s Tasting Notes: Scarlet Shade 14

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Spring Release of Old Fitzgerald 10 Year Is Delish!

Spring Release of Old Fitzgerald 10 Year Is Delish! Read Post »

It isn’t every day that you get to drink 10 year old bourbon from one your favorite distilleries. But Saturday night was definitely a day that this big, bold, and delicious bourbon was needed. Only having had a few Old Fitzgerald Bottled-In-Bond decanters I knew one thing. This bourbon was going to be good, so

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