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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When Is The Last Time You Thought Of Wheat Whiskey?

When Is The Last Time You Thought Of Wheat Whiskey? Read Post »

Bourbon Lens Thoughts: When is the last time you thought about picking up a true wheat whiskey? While wheated bourbons, such as Heaven Hill’s Old Fitzgerald and Larceny, have become all the rage, wheated whiskey may sometimes take a backseat. While Bernheim Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey is on almost every liquor store shelf, it might […]

Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Is Five Trail’s Imperial Porter The Best Beer-Finished Whiskey?

Is Five Trail’s Imperial Porter The Best Beer-Finished Whiskey? Read Post »

Could you imagine if Five Trail finished their whiskey in something other than a beer cask? Well, good thing you don’t have to imagine as they chose an Imperial porter cask for their first finished whiskey. I honestly couldn’t be more excited as single malt and beer cask always go well together!  Just the facts:

Old Elk Finished Whiskey: Port Cask, Rum Cask, Cognac Cask
Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Old Elk Rye Whiskey Finished In Rum Cask, Is There A Better Combo?

Old Elk Rye Whiskey Finished In Rum Cask, Is There A Better Combo? Read Post »

While we dove into the finished bourbons first we will not leave out Old Elk’s Rye Whiskey finished in Rum Casks.  While I am very familiar with the bourbon profile of Old Elk, I am interested to dive into this rye whiskey.  Just the facts: Old Elk Rye Whiskey Finished In Rum Cask Proof: 101 Age:

Old Elk Finished Whiskey: Port Cask, Rum Cask, Cognac Cask
Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Old Elk Cognac Finished Bourbon, Better Than The Rest?

Old Elk Cognac Finished Bourbon, Better Than The Rest? Read Post »

Following the first review of the Old Elk Port finished Bourbon, I couldn’t wait to dive into Old Elk Cognac finished bourbon.  With a similar proof point and assumed base spirit I’m excited to see what the team has done with the second of three new finished whiskies. Is it better than the Port? Stay tuned

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Blue Run Lets You Mark Your Barrel CHOSEN With New Single Barrel Program

Blue Run Lets You Mark Your Barrel CHOSEN With New Single Barrel Program Read Post »

Blue Run Spirits Launches the Ultimate Private Whiskey Barrel Program, Doubling Down on Commitment to Ultra-Premium Consumer Experiences Innovative Program Designed with Engaging Parallels Between America’s Native Spirit and its Greatest Pastimes GEORGETOWN, KY (February 2, 2023) – Blue Run Spirits is taking the wraps off its first Private Barrel Program – and it is unlike anything

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Shortbarrel Bourbon Acquires Atlanta’s Old Fourth Distillery

Shortbarrel Bourbon Acquires Atlanta’s Old Fourth Distillery Read Post »

Bourbon Lens Thoughts We have heard great things about Shortbarrel Bourbon from our friends in the peach state for many months, but that interest has been peaked a little more with the acquisition of Atlanta’s Old Fourth Distillery. They have been known for creating great pours of bourbon and whiskeys, with this opportunity they will

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