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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There Were Big Shoes To Fill and Old Forester Found The Right Fit

There Were Big Shoes To Fill and Old Forester Found The Right Fit Read Post »

Bourbon Lens Thoughts: Scott and I couldn’t have been more excited when we saw the news that Melissa was named Brand Ambassador and Master Taster because of the great barrel picking experiences we both had at Bulleit Distilling Co. We can’t wait to see the impressions she makes on this brand. Old Forester Names Melissa […]

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Is Malted Grain The Next Big Whiskey Innovation?

Is Malted Grain The Next Big Whiskey Innovation? Read Post »

Bourbon Lens Thoughts: It’s an exciting time for malted products in America. We are awaiting the final rules from the TTB on American Single Malt and Traditional Bourbon Powerhouses continue to tinker with grains to bring forth new flavors. New Riff was on the edge of this discovery before many well-known whiskey houses, however the

Frey Ranch Single Barrel Rye Whiskey
Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Can Frey Ranch Get Any Better? The Answer is Yes!

Can Frey Ranch Get Any Better? The Answer is Yes! Read Post »

The long-awaited Single Barrel Rye whiskey has arrived from Frey Ranch.  After having the opportunity to pick a single barrel of Bourbon, I was expecting a lot from their rye and man did it deliver.  Check out the notes below from our latest review. Just the Facts: Frey Ranch Single Barrel Rye Whiskey Jake’s Tasting

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Mark Your Calendars! New Bourbon Coming October 19th

Mark Your Calendars! New Bourbon Coming October 19th Read Post »

Blue Run Spirits Unveils First Micro-Batch Whiskey Releases With “Blue Run Flight Series” Bourbons Bourbon Lens Thoughts: Tis the season, no not the Christmas or Holiday Season. It’s bourbon release season, Blue Run has been known to bring some of their best whiskies during this busy selling season. This six-whiskey micro batch will surely bring

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Arcane Distilling Launches Second Unique Flagship Product

Arcane Distilling Launches Second Unique Flagship Product Read Post »

Full Press Release: Brooklyn, New York (October 11, 2022) – Created in Brooklyn by beer people with a passion for whiskey and an eye towards sustainability, Arcane Distilling today introduces its second flagship whiskey, Arcane Imperial. Distilled from an Imperial Stout, Arcane Imperial is a bold, full-bodied whiskey that is ideal for both classic whiskey cocktails or enjoying neat. Arcane

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