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.

Blue Run 250th Bottle Design
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Blue Run Unveils Limited-Edition USA 250th Anniversary Bourbon Bottle

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GEORGETOWN, KY (June 29, 2026) — Blue Run Spirits has officially announced the release of its USA 250th Anniversary Commemorative Packaging, a highly collectible, limited-edition presentation of its award-winning Kentucky Straight High Rye Bourbon Whiskey. Crafted to mark America’s historic Semiquincentennial, the design sets Blue Run’s modern aesthetic into a patriotic frame. The bottle features

Brush Creek America 250
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Brush Creek Distillery Launches Special Heroes Edition Bourbon for America’s 250th Anniversary

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Brush Creek Distillery Launches Special Heroes Edition Bourbon for America’s 250th Anniversary Read Post »

SARATOGA, WYO. (June 29, 2026) – Brush Creek Distillery, an award-winning small-batch craft distillery located on a historic working cattle ranch in Wyoming, has officially announced the 2026 release of its Brush Creek Heroes Edition Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This special multi-barrel batch arrives in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial), honoring the everyday heroes who

Prohibition Collection Volume 3
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Buffalo Trace Distillery Unveils Ultra-Rare Prohibition Collection 3

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FRANKFORT, KY (June 30, 2026) – Buffalo Trace Distillery has officially announced the third edition of its highly anticipated, limited-edition Prohibition Collection 3. This annual release pays tribute to five historic spirits legally distilled and prescribed as “medicinal whiskey” during America’s Prohibition era (1920–1933), back when Buffalo Trace operated under the name George T. Stagg

Woodford Reserve Red Corn Bourbon
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Woodford Reserve Unveils Rare Heirloom Grain Innovation: Distillery Series Red Corn Bourbon

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Woodford Reserve Unveils Rare Heirloom Grain Innovation: Distillery Series Red Corn Bourbon Read Post »

Woodford Reserve has officially announced the latest push in agricultural whiskey innovation with the launch of its highly anticipated Distillery Series: Red Corn Bourbon. Led by Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall, this limited-edition release highlights the brand’s deep commitment to exploring how rare heirloom grain varietals fundamentally transform the flavor wheel of traditional Kentucky straight bourbon.

Wyoming Whiskey In Grass
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Wyoming Whiskey Returns to Local Roots After Co-Founder Buys Out Edrington’s 80% Stake

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Wyoming Whiskey Returns to Local Roots After Co-Founder Buys Out Edrington’s 80% Stake Read Post »

KIRBY, Wyo. (June 25, 2026) — WW Partners, LLC, a Wyoming-based investment group, has officially acquired Edrington’s 80% stock holdings in Wyoming Whiskey, returning full ownership of the pioneering Rocky Mountain distillery to its home state. Led by co-founder David DeFazio, the acquisition marks a monumental new chapter for the brand. Scotland-based spirits giant Edrington—the

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