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.

Scarlet Shade 14 year old by Orphan Barrel
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Revisiting Scarlet Shade 14 Year Old Rye Whiskey

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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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Jack Daniel’s Unveils New Twice Barreled Rye Whiskey

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Limited edition 2023 Special Release marries Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye Whiskey with the expertly crafted Heritage Barrel for a complex and unique rye Bourbon Lens Thoughts: Scott and I were lucky enough to visit Lynchburg, TN last week to get a sneak preview of the new Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled Heritage Barrel Rye Whiskey along with another

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Baker’s® Bourbon Re-Releasing Coveted 13 Year Old Bourbon

Baker’s® Bourbon Re-Releasing Coveted 13 Year Old Bourbon Read Post »

BAKER’S® BOURBON ANNOUNCES RETURN OF ITS 13 YEAR OLD SINGLE BARREL EXPRESSION FOR A LIMITED TIME Back by popular demand, the brand’s extra-aged offering hits shelves in select U.S. states this month CLERMONT, KY – August 9, 2023 – Baker’s ® Bourbon is excited to announce the return of Baker’s® 13 Year Old Single Barrel

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