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.

Old Elk American Whiskey with Folded Flag
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Old Elk Launches Folds of Honor American Whiskey to Support Families of Fallen and Disabled Service Members

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Middle West Spirits, one of North America’s largest independently owned distilleries, has launched Old Elk Distillery Folds of Honor Blended American Whiskey. The whiskey was made to support Folds of Honor, a nonprofit that gives educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled service members and first responders. Under its motto

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Penelope Bourbon Pledges $250,000 to FCancer With Release of FCancer Batch 5

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Penelope Bourbon is celebrating five years of its partnership with FCancer by releasing FCancer Batch 5 and pledging $250,000 to the nonprofit. FCancer works to change how people think about cancer through prevention, early detection and support. The partnership began when the Penelope team created a blend to honor a teammate who had lost a

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Jack Daniel’s Releases Coy Hill Rye, a 10-Year Barrel Proof Tennessee Rye, as Its 2026 Single Barrel Special Release

Jack Daniel’s Releases Coy Hill Rye, a 10-Year Barrel Proof Tennessee Rye, as Its 2026 Single Barrel Special Release Read Post »

Jack Daniel’s has named Coy Hill Rye its 2026 Single Barrel Special Release. The barrel proof Tennessee Rye Whiskey was aged for 10 years at Coy Hill, the highest point at the Jack Daniel Distillery, and bottled between 128.7 and 148.5 proof. It is the first time rye from the Coy Hill barrelhouses has been

Aberfeldy 18 latest release
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Aberfeldy 18 Sangiovese Cask Finish Debuts on Whiskey Lens Episode 4

Aberfeldy 18 Sangiovese Cask Finish Debuts on Whiskey Lens Episode 4 Read Post »

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – [Release date] – The new Aberfeldy 18 Sangiovese Cask Finish gets its first tasting on the Whiskey Lens podcast from Bourbon Lens. Host Jake Lewellen sits down with Gareth Howells, North American brand ambassador for Aberfeldy Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, to taste the 12, the 16 and the new limited 18

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405: Bardstown Bourbon’s Dan Callaway Breaks Down a 99-Point Whiskey, Garryana Oak, and a Pineapple Finish on the Bourbon Lens Podcast

405: Bardstown Bourbon’s Dan Callaway Breaks Down a 99-Point Whiskey, Garryana Oak, and a Pineapple Finish on the Bourbon Lens Podcast Read Post »

The Master Blender at Lofted Spirits tastes three limited releases with the hosts and explains the thinking behind each one. LOUISVILLE, Ky. Bourbon Lens, the Kentucky-based bourbon podcast has released a new podcast episode with Dan Callaway, Master Blender at Lofted Spirits, the parent company of Bardstown Bourbon Company. Hosts Jake Lewellen and Scott Dilley

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Wyoming Whiskey Releases Queen of the Tetons Second Edition, a Limited Bourbon Honoring Grizzly 399

Wyoming Whiskey Releases Queen of the Tetons Second Edition, a Limited Bourbon Honoring Grizzly 399 Read Post »

The bourbon marks two years since the loss of the beloved bear, with $5 from every bottle going to the Grand Teton National Park Foundation KIRBY, Wyo. (Oct. 12, 2026) – Wyoming Whiskey has announced Queen of the Tetons Second Edition, a limited-edition bourbon honoring Grizzly 399, the legendary bear killed in a car accident

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