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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Bardstown Bourbon Company: The Penultimate Fusion Series

Bardstown Bourbon Company: The Penultimate Fusion Series Read Post »

Over the last several years there has been one name in Bourbon and Whiskey that has grown exceptionally fast and that is Bardstown Bourbon Company.  Whether it is talk of their distillery expansion, being acquired or acquiring other distilleries, but most importantly it has all comes back to their whiskey production and blending.  What started

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KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL® Tourism is Booming!

KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL® Tourism is Booming! Read Post »

Bourbon tourism expects another record-breaking year For Immediate Release – Oct. 3, 2022 FRANKFORT, Ky. – On the heels of National Bourbon Heritage Month, The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) today announced that 2022 is on track to be the highest distillery visitation year in the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®’s 23-year history.  This thrilling milestone for Kentucky Bourbon Trail® and

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Ross & Squibb Brings Forth The Roaring 1920’s with Their Latest Release

Ross & Squibb Brings Forth The Roaring 1920’s with Their Latest Release Read Post »

Ross & Squibb Launches Ultra-Limited Release: Remus Gatsby ReserveLatest Remus expression, made with 15-year-old reserves, honors F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic 1920s novel ‘The Great Gatsby’ and marks brand’s evolution towards the Roaring 20s experience. LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. (Sept. 29, 2022) – Ross & Squibb Distillery announced the latest memberof the Remus Bourbon family: Remus Gatsby Reserve.

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Heaven Hill Names Matt Blevins Chief Marketing Officer

Heaven Hill Names Matt Blevins Chief Marketing Officer Read Post »

Blevins brings 20+ years of global industry experience and leadership LOUISVILLE, Ky. (September 29, 2022) – Heaven Hill today announced the appointment of Matt Blevins as Chief Marketing Officer. Effective October 24, Blevins will assume the role previously held by now Co-President Kate Latts. A 20-year global spirits industry leader, Blevins’ demonstrated expertise in business growth,

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