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.

Bourbon and Whiskey News

Jack Daniel’s & McLaren Racing Team Up for Limited Edition Bottle

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Jack Daniel’s & McLaren Racing Team Up for Limited Edition Bottle Read Post »

Limited edition bottle features special packaging to celebrate the brands’ pioneering founders and spirit of independence, authenticity and boldness. Lynchburg, Tennessee (April 26, 2023) – The Jack Daniel Distillery today announced a limited edition Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey to commemorate its partnership with McLaren Racing. Available in select Formula 1 race markets across the globe, […]

North Carolina, Southern Distilling
Bourbon and Whiskey News

The Resurrection Of Storied Hunting Creek Straight Rye Whiskey

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The Resurrection Of Storied Hunting Creek Straight Rye Whiskey Read Post »

Hunting Creek Straight Rye Whiskey Revived by Southern Distilling Company  Founders continue mission of reigniting state’s whiskey legacy STATESVILLE, N.C. (April 26, 2023) – – – North Carolina’s whiskey history is as long as the Catawba River, and Southern Distilling Company continues to reignite that rich tradition with the launch of Hunting Creek Straight Rye

Golf, Bourbon, PGA
Bourbon and Whiskey News

No Captain’s Pick Needed, Elijah Craig Named Official Bourbon Of The Ryder Cup

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No Captain’s Pick Needed, Elijah Craig Named Official Bourbon Of The Ryder Cup Read Post »

Bourbon Lens Thoughts On Elijah Craig and Ryder Cup Partnership: Elijah Craig keeps making golf more interesting! With their newest deal to become the Worldwide Bourbon partner of the Ryder Cup it means the most rowdy event in golf got a great bourbon to accompany it! The expansion of this partnership is great and makes

Lost Lantern, Single Distillery Series, Balcones
Bourbon and Whiskey News, Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Lost Lantern Single Distillery Series Buoyed By A Gentle Giant

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Lost Lantern Single Distillery Series Buoyed By A Gentle Giant Read Post »

If you have have followed Bourbon Lens for any time you know we are huge fans of Lost Lantern. We couldn’t be more excited for Nora and Adam today as they launch their Single Distillery Series at 1pm. We recently had the opportunity to have a sneak preview of the three new offerings: Gentle Giant,

Bourbon and Whiskey News

New Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series Explores Barrel Entry Proof

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New Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series Explores Barrel Entry Proof Read Post »

Bourbon Lens Thoughts: Maker’s Mark Wood Finish Series expands with their Barrel Entry Proof release. Taking a traditional bourbon and exploring what different entry proofs would do to the liquid is a great way to innovate. Will you be picking up a bottle? Full Details On Maker’s Mark Wood Finished Barrel Entry Proof Below: The

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