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

Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey All The Time?

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Jack Daniel’s Welcomes Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey As Permanent Extension of its Single Barrel Collection Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey ranging between 125 and 145 proof available across the U.S. Lynchburg, Tennessee (May 16, 2023) – The Jack Daniel Distillery introduces Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey as the newest member of […]

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Bourbon and Whiskey News

Never Settling Lux Row Distillers Improved Whiskey Lineup

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Lux Row Distillers reaches new heights with introduction of Ezra Brooks 99 Rye and reimagination of Ezra Brooks Bourbon Cream Latest Ezra Brooks brand-family variants now available with elevated proof and taste ST. LOUIS (May 15, 2023) – Lux Row Distillers announced two new variants in the Ezra Brooks brand family: Ezra Brooks 99 Straight

Booker's Bourbon, Charlie's Batch, Jim Beam, James B. Beam, Small Batch Bourbon, Craft Bourbon
Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Will “Charlie’s Batch” Be Better Than Last Year’s Releases?

Will “Charlie’s Batch” Be Better Than Last Year’s Releases? Read Post »

It was a banner year for Booker’s Bourbon last year, according to my palate! Each of the releases lived up to a premium small batch product from Jim Beam. I was excited, but nervous, to try “Charlie’s Batch”, as I was enamored with all four releases last year! Let’s dive in to my thoughts below:

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