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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Old Charter Spanish Oak Expands Collection’s Portfolio

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Bourbon Lens Thoughts Old Charter Spanish Oak: I (Jake) personally love this idea. I think the Old Charter Oak collection is an innovative way to look at bourbon and expand the perimeters of standard new American Oak. We recently tasted whiskey which was finished in French Oak during our Method and Madness episode and it […]

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You Don’t Want To Run From This Bobcat (Single Barrel)

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Bourbon Lens Thoughts: Milam & Greene next single barrel in their wildlife collection has arrived! The Bobcat Single barrel is again highlighting the unique weather climates of Texas. I love this project as it mimics some of other projects such as barrel entry proof. Learn more about the Bobcat Single Barrel in the Press Release

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New: Bardstown Bourbon Company Showcases Rum In Latest Collaboration

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Bourbon Lens Thoughts: We are very excited for the newest Bardstown Bourbon Company collaboration as we just sat down with Richard Seale from Foursquare Rum. This new offering is creating a blend of bourbon and rye that should be out of this world from a depth a flavor perspective! I can’t wait to get ahold

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