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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Four Roses Expands Single Barrel Collection with Nationwide Release of Three Distinct Recipes

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LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. — Four Roses Distillery, makers of The World’s Best Single Barrel, has announced the second rotation of its highly acclaimed Single Barrel Collection. Starting this month, the distillery will roll out individual bottlings of three of its ten legendary recipes—OESQ, OESF, and OBSK—to retailers nationwide. Aged between 7 and 9 years and bottled […]

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Koopers Whiskey Debuts Rare 10-Year Rye Finished in Buffalo Trace Barrels

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LEDBETTER, Texas (April 29, 2026) — Texas-based Koopers Whiskey today announced its most ambitious release to date: a 10-Year-Old Straight Rye Whiskey featuring an unprecedented nine-year secondary maturation in a used Buffalo Trace bourbon barrel. Defying industry norms where “finishing” typically lasts only months, Koopers has leveraged the intense Texas climate to marry the bold

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House of Rare Tequila Redefines Spirits Aging with Launch of RAREcask Genesis PX

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JALISCO, MX (April 29, 2026) — House of Rare Tequila, the experimental small-batch brand favored by collectors, officially announces the debut of RAREcask Genesis PX ($229.99 SRP). This release marks the inaugural expression of the RAREcask series—the industry’s first dedicated aging program specifically designed to bridge the worlds of premium Tequila and fine Scotch whisky.

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Historic Collaboration: Chicken Cock Whiskey and Laird’s Apple Brandy Unveil “Old Glory” for America’s 250th

Historic Collaboration: Chicken Cock Whiskey and Laird’s Apple Brandy Unveil “Old Glory” for America’s 250th Read Post »

Two of America’s most storied spirits producers have joined forces to celebrate the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Chicken Cock Whiskey (est. 1856) and Laird & Company (est. 1780) today announced the launch of Old Glory, a groundbreaking blend of Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey and Apple Brandy. This limited-time release represents a combined 416-year distilling heritage.

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Blue Run Spirits Debuts “Blueprint Series”: A New Flagship Bourbon Blending Innovation and Tradition

Blue Run Spirits Debuts “Blueprint Series”: A New Flagship Bourbon Blending Innovation and Tradition Read Post »

GEORGETOWN, KY (April 27, 2026) – Blue Run Spirits has officially announced the launch of the Blue Run Blueprint Series, a new flagship Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Designed to push the boundaries of traditional blending, this inaugural release serves as a foundational “blueprint” for the brand’s future exploration into uncharted flavor territories. Crafted by Shaylyn

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380: Politics, Pours, and Portfolios: Inside Kentucky Senator Bourbon with Damon Thayer

380: Politics, Pours, and Portfolios: Inside Kentucky Senator Bourbon with Damon Thayer Read Post »

LEXINGTON, KY – Bourbon is more than a spirit in the Bluegrass State; it is a political and cultural currency. Kentucky Senator Bourbon, the award-winning brand co-founded by 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee Damon Thayer and Andre Regard, is proving that heritage doesn’t just belong in textbooks—it belongs in a glass. What began

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