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.

American Single Malt, American Single Malt Whiskey, Yellowstone American Single Malt Whiskey
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Core Line Update For Yellowstone With American Single Malt!

Core Line Update For Yellowstone With American Single Malt! Read Post »

Bourbon Lens Thoughts: Yellowstone American Single Malt is a huge addition to the core line up of Yellowstone Select, Yellowstone Limited Edition, Minor Case Rye Whiskey and Bowling & Burch Gin. If you haven’t tried the expressions coming out of Limestone Branch, then you are missing out. I cannot wait to get our hands on […]

Five Trail Barrel Proof
Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Bold Flavors and Taste From Five Trail Barrel Proof Whiskey

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Fresh off our reviews of Five Trail Blended American Whiskey, we dive into their limited edition, barrel proof offering! How will the malted barely shine in this bold new offering? Let’s dive in and find out! Just the facts: Proof: 119 Age: Undisclosed  Mash bill: Undisclosed  Style: Blended American Whiskey  Jake’s Tasting Notes:  Five Trail Barrel Proof

Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Whiskey Review: Five Trail American Whiskey by Molson Coors

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When you hear the name Molson Coors, you don’t think bourbon or whiskey.  However, David Coors, Head of Experimental Beverage at Molson Coors, saw the whiskey market exploding and knew they should try their hands at crafting a whiskey.  In a recently released podcast, we detailed the entire conversation of how it came to be. But, for

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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:

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