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 Lens Whiskey Reviews

Holladay Bourbon 6 yr Soft Winter Wheat A Tasty Surprise

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Bottles don’t normally just show up to the Bourbon Lens. However, we got a package from Holladay Bourbon at the beginning of May that had us very curious. In a very nice package was hand written card, notes on the distillery, and a nice looking bottle which read “Holladay Bourbon 6yr Soft Red Winter Wheat […]

Bunnahbhain and Tube
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Bunnahabhain Releases Limited Edition Expression Celebrating Feis Ile 2023

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Islay, Scotland (June 1, 2023) – In celebration of one of the largest events in the whisky world, Fèis Ìle, Scotch whisky brand Bunnahabhain has announced its limited edition single malt whisky, Fèis Ìle 2023: Canasta Cask Matured, will be released in the United States beginning early June. The new expression will be available online

George and Dannie with Coal Pick
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Ever Wanted To Own A Barrel Of Bourbon, Now You Can With Barrel Global

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Iowa (June 1, 2023) – Today, US-based Barrel Global announces the launch of its new barrel ownership service offering consumers a piece of the action. With the appetite for American Whiskey on the rise – and private barrels driving enormous gains for distilleries – Barrel Global seeks out smaller, start-up bourbon brands to give connoisseurs, collectors, and

Discovery #10 sitting on a bar
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New Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series Set To Launch

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Bourbon Lens Thoughts While Bardstown Bourbon Company may have retired the Fusion line up, we are excited to see the Discovery Series going strong. With the release of Discovery #10 we are set to see new packaging and a bold new blend of five unique mashbills. Will you be Discovering one of these new bottles?

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Off Hours with Bourbon Lens Featuring Chef Dafne Mejia

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[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26995695/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] Jake & Jake sit down with Dafne Mejia, Private Chef and runner up on Season 21 of Hell’s Kitchen to discuss her passion for cooking, bourbon and much more.  Of course, Jake L. had to talk about his passion for cooking during this episode.

Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Sipping Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel, Barrel Proof Rye

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Jack Daniel’s recently announced their Single Barrel, Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey would be a permanent expression. In whiskey circles, their Single Barrel Rye Whiskeys have always been held in very high regard. Not having ever tried any of the Single Barrel Rye offerings before, this one piqued my interest. Would it be as good as

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