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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New Location For Gallant Fox In Mount Washington

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December 12, 2022 (Louisville, KY) – After debuting their plans one year ago, Gallant Fox Brewing will open its new Mount Washington production brewery and taproom, located at 155 N. Bardstown Road, on December 20th, 2022. Beer and spirits will be available through the end of the year, with expanded hours and kitchen operations beginning […]

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Booker’s “Pinkie’s Batch” Is Here Just In Time For The Holidays

Booker’s “Pinkie’s Batch” Is Here Just In Time For The Holidays Read Post »

This batch is named in honor of Booker Noe’s dad, the original Frederick Booker Noe, better known asPinkie to his family and friends. Although no one is quite sure where Pinkie’s nickname came from, he isremembered as someone who always followed his passions. Most people thought Pinkie was in the bourbon business, which was a

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Jack Daniel’s Bonded Named “Whisky of the Year” by Whisky Advocate

Jack Daniel’s Bonded Named “Whisky of the Year” by Whisky Advocate Read Post »

The Bottled-in-Bond whiskey was recognized for its quality, value and availability Jack Daniel’s Press Release Lynchburg, Tennessee (December 8, 2022) – Jack Daniel’s Bonded Tennessee Whiskey has taken the #1 spot and “Whisky of the Year” in Whisky Advocate’s list of the year’s most exciting whiskeys. The Bottled-in-Bond whiskey, which received a score of 97 from reviewers, was introduced

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Not The Stagg You Thought? Dalmore 12 year Review

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The Bourbon Lens is excited to continue to expand our tastebuds with an upcoming podcast featuring The Dalmore.  Over the next several weeks, we will explore the four different pours we tasted with Craig Bridger during our interview, starting with The Dalmore 12-year-old Highland Single Malt Whisky. Just the Facts: Proof: 80 Age: 12 Years

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A. Smith Bowman Releases Batch #2 Of Cask Strength Bourbon

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ANNUAL CASK STRENGTH BOURBON RELEASE FROM A. SMITH BOWMAN IS BACK WITH AN EVEN HIGHER PROOF Clocking in at 144.5 Proof, A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Bourbon Batch #2 Features the Last of the Barrels Laid Down by Former Master Distiller Joe Dangler   FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA (December 6, 2022) – A. Smith Bowman Distillery, prior back-to-back “World’s Best Bourbon”

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