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.

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254: Exploring the Terroir and Provenance of Waterford Whisky

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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/28797338/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1085999/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Get ready to “nerd out” over whisky with our newest podcast featuring Waterford Whisky. Waterford is an Irish Single Malt with a Scottish passion. Mark Reynier, Founder of Waterford Whisky, and Jake discuss the importance of heirloom grains and terroir in whiskey-making. Waterford Whisky

Remus Gatsby Reserve 2023 with lamp on a inn table.
Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Four New Highly Aged Bourbons Ranked & Reviewed

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Four New Highly Aged Bourbons Ranked & Reviewed Read Post »

This blind flight reviewed four 10+ year aged bourbons – Preservation – Immaculta, Heaven Hill – Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond, Ross & Squibb – Remus Gatsby Reserve and Wild Turkey – Russell Reserve Single Rickhouse CNF. Each offering distinct nose, palate, and finish. Ranked highest to lowest were Remus Gatsby Reserve, Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse CNF, Immaculta, and Old Fitzgerald 10 Year Old Bottle In Bond. Let us know your thoughts!

Castle & Key Untold Stories of Kentucky Chapter 3 with window seal in the background.
Bourbon and Whiskey News

Castle & Key Launches Untold Story Chapter 3

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Bourbon Lens Thoughts: Are you looking to learn more about Kentucky Bourbon? Castle & Key just announced Untold Story Chapter 3 which helps highlight the diverse history background of Kentucky distilling while raising money for the Kentucky Distilling Scholarship Fund. About the Bottle: Frankfort, KY – November 20, 2023 – Castle & Key Distillery, in partnership with

Knob Creek 18 inside Smithey Cast Iron Skillet
Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Knob Creek 18 2023 is Aged Bourbon at its Finest

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Do you like extra-aged bourbon? Knob Creek 18 2023 edition is a highly aged bourbon that falls right in line with some other recent releases. Whether it’s Sazerac 18 or Eagle Rare 17 from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, King of Kentucky from Brown-Forman, or even Beam’s Hardin’s Creek series. Is this a trend you’d like to

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Evan Williams Names New American-Made Heroes Grant Winners

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Evan Williams Names New American-Made Heroes Grant Winners Read Post »

Veteran Community Action Grants award $75,000 to nonprofits that serve the veteran community BARDSTOWN, Ky. (November 14, 2023) – Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey announced today 15 recipients of the American-Made Heroes Foundation Fund grants. The 2023 Veteran Community Action Grants awarded $75,000 across projects that make a meaningful difference in the enjoyment and quality

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