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

The Lost Monarch: Bourye Done Right

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Bouryes are always some of my favorite whiskies because they are typically the best of both worlds. I can’t wait to dive into Redwood Empire Whiskey blend of the Lost Monarch!  Just the facts: Proof: 117.2 Age: Undisclosed  Mash bill: 55%  Straight Rye Whiskey and 45% Straight Bourbon Whiskey Style: Blend of Straight Whiskey  Jake’s Tasting Notes: Lost

Elijah Craig bourbon golf
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Elijah Craig “Official Bourbon” Of Pebble Beach AT&T Pro Am

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Bourbon Lens Thoughts On Elijah Craig Bourbon Golf Exciting news as Elijah Craig Bourbon continues their partnership in the world of golf. While Bourbon and Golf might not always be the first pairing you think of, the easy drinking Elijah Craig might be the perfect bourbon to take on the course with you! Check out

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Cold Cuts In Your Glass? FEW Spirits Cold Cut Bourbon Review

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Patreon Member Review By @CoreyEngineer on Twitter On episode 147 of our podcast, FEW Spirits Master Distiller Paul Hletko mentioned an innovative product called “cold cut”. Our Patreon Member Corey recently came across a bottle and wrote this review to tell you more about it.  Just the Facts: FEW Spirits Cold Cut Bourbon According to

Old Elk Finished Whiskey: Port Cask, Rum Cask, Cognac Cask
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Old Elk Expands Cask Finish Series With New Rye Whiskey

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Old Elk Distillery is proud to announce a new release within its Cask Finish Series, launching its first Rye Whiskey finished in Barbados Rum Casks. Initiated in 2021, the Cask Finish Series will also bring back two crowd favorites – the gold medal-winning Port and Cognac Cask Finish Straight Bourbon Whiskeys. The Cask Finish Series is

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Spalding Hall Gets a Facelift with New Brindiamo Penthouse

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Press Release of Brindiamo Penthouse BARDSTOWN, KY (January 12, 2022) – The Bourbon Capital Alliance, in partnership with the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, has announced the establishment of the Brindiamo Penthouse on the top floor of historic Spalding Hall in Bardstown, Kentucky, the Bourbon Capital of the World. This highly-curated location was fully funded by a $150,000

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