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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Blue Run Spirits Distillery Concept Is Here and It’s Stunning

Blue Run Spirits Distillery Concept Is Here and It’s Stunning Read Post »

Bourbon Lens Thoughts: Building a distillery was never a thought according to the Blue Run leadership when we first met them back on episode 115. Fast forward almost two years to the date of the podcast release and a distillery is now becoming more of a reality! We are very excited for the team as […]

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Writers’ Tears Double Oak An Irish Whiskey Review 

Writers’ Tears Double Oak An Irish Whiskey Review  Read Post »

New from Walsh Whiskey Writers’ Tears Double Oak is a true Irish whiskey using malted and un-malted barley, triple distilled and using both French and American Oak.  This one I have a feeling is going to take me on a wild ride with the use of both oak profiles. Just the facts: Jake’s tasting notes:  Writers’ Tears

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New Review: Dingle Distillery Irish Single Malt

New Review: Dingle Distillery Irish Single Malt Read Post »

You might be familiar with news about Dingle Distillery landing in the United States as we shared the press release in late 2022. We now have the opportunity to sit down with this whiskey as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day week with Irish Whiskey reviews!  Just the Facts: Jake’s Tasting Notes:  Dingle Distillery Nose: This whiskey

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