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 Irish Whiskey Landing In The US!

New Irish Whiskey Landing In The US! Read Post »

DINGLE DISTILLERY DEBUTS NEW SINGLE MALT WHISKEY AS ITS FIRST CORE EXPRESSION The Award-Winning Irish Whiskey Producer Celebrates the U.S. Launch of its NEW Flagship Dingle Expression, a Single Malt Made Entirely from its own Spirit SAN FRANSISCO (December 14, 2022): After years in the making, Dingle Distillery is proud to announce the U.S. debut of its highly […]

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New Discovery Series From Nikka Whisky: Yoichi and Miyagikyo Review

New Discovery Series From Nikka Whisky: Yoichi and Miyagikyo Review Read Post »

It wasn’t long ago I was competing at Bardstown Bourbon Company’s World’s Top Whisk(e)y taster and Colin Blake from Moonshine University began to describe a test we would do on Irish, Japanese, and Scotch Whiskies.  Since that time, my curiosity for World Whiskies has blossomed. While we have dipped our toes in some World Whiskies since

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2022 Predictions Were Right, Will 2023 Be More Of The Same?

2022 Predictions Were Right, Will 2023 Be More Of The Same? Read Post »

Flavorman experts predict tropical and tangy tastes to lead beverage development in 2023 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Dec. 13, 2022) – After successfully predicting the 2022 beverage market trends, leading custom beverage development company, Flavorman is back with what the industry can expect to see in 2023 – tropical and tangy beverages to kick off the new year.

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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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