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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Puncher’s Chance Is “The Undisputed Bourbon” Of The Fighting Spirit

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Puncher’s Chance Is “The Undisputed Bourbon” Of The Fighting Spirit Read Post »

Wolf Spirit Heads into the Fourth Round with Launch of Puncher’s Chance® The UNDISPUTED Bourbon Full Flavored, High Proof Offering Wins Platinum Medal and “Best in Show” Runner Up Honors at Prestigious TAG Global Spirits Awards EUGENE, OREGON – March 14, 2023 – Today, Wolf Spirit’s Puncher’s Chance® Bourbon announces the fourth release in its growing portfolio of fine American Whiskeys. […]

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Jack Daniel’s Unveils New 12-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey

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Jack Daniel’s Unveils New 12-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey Read Post »

Bourbon Lens Thoughts: I really believe that Jack Daniel’s has been on the forefront of innovation when it comes to their new product lines lately, but does it get any better than well-aged whiskey? This time, Jack Daniel’s is releasing a 12-Year-Old Aged Stated Tennessee Whiskey. While we haven’t had the opportunity to try this

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The Midnight Silkie Revives Old Irish Technique Of Turfed Whiskey

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The Midnight Silkie Revives Old Irish Technique Of Turfed Whiskey Read Post »

If you haven’t caught our conversation with James Doherty of Sliabh Liag Distillers, then before you go any further, please listen now! Now that you have that done, let’s discuss Turfed Irish Whiskey. What’s that, you say? For lack of a better term, it is peated whiskey. Let’s dive in to the Midnight Silkie and

Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

The Wait Is Over: Yellowstone American Single Malt Is Here!

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The Wait Is Over: Yellowstone American Single Malt Is Here! Read Post »

It’s so great to see many brands jumping on the American Single Malt bandwagon.  Stephen B. Beam and the team at Limestone Branch are a perfect fit for this new and innovative spirit category sweeping the spirits landscape.  While Yellowstone American Single Malt does hail from Southern Indiana, there is no shame in using the whiskey portfolio

Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

High N’ Wicked Cask Strength is in a Class Above

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High N’ Wicked Cask Strength is in a Class Above Read Post »

I was truly blown away with what the team created with their straight bourbon whiskey, which was featured in our last review.  Let’s see how the “proofed up” version will fare.  Just the Facts: High N’ Wicked Cask Strength Jake’s Tasting Notes:  High N’ Wicked Cask Strength Closing Thoughts: This whiskey was perfect for the transition from

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