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.

Lost Lantern, Single Distillery Series, Balcones
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Lost Lantern Single Distillery Series Buoyed By A Gentle Giant

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If you have have followed Bourbon Lens for any time you know we are huge fans of Lost Lantern. We couldn’t be more excited for Nora and Adam today as they launch their Single Distillery Series at 1pm. We recently had the opportunity to have a sneak preview of the three new offerings: Gentle Giant, […]

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New Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series Explores Barrel Entry Proof

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Bourbon Lens Thoughts: Maker’s Mark Wood Finish Series expands with their Barrel Entry Proof release. Taking a traditional bourbon and exploring what different entry proofs would do to the liquid is a great way to innovate. Will you be picking up a bottle? Full Details On Maker’s Mark Wood Finished Barrel Entry Proof Below: The

Buffalo Trace, Buffalo Trace Distillery, Barrels, Oak, Bourbon
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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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