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.

Woodford Derby Bottle 2026
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Woodford Reserve Unveils 2026 Kentucky Derby Bottle Featuring Art by Anna Murphy

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VERSAILLES, Ky. (March 4, 2026) – Woodford Reserve, the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby®, has officially released its highly anticipated 2026 commemorative bottle. This year marks over 25 years of the annual collector’s series, celebrating the 152nd running of “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®.” The 2026 bottle features the vibrant work of […]

Whiskey Thief Backstop
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Bourbon and Baseball: Whiskey Thief Partners with Louisville Bats for New Stadium Club Experience

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Bourbon and Baseball: Whiskey Thief Partners with Louisville Bats for New Stadium Club Experience Read Post »

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 3, 2026) – The Louisville Bats and Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. have announced a multi-year partnership that will redefine premium hospitality at Louisville Slugger Field. Starting with the 2026 season, fans will be able to experience Kentucky’s signature spirit through two newly rebranded luxury spaces: the Whiskey Thief Backstop and the Whiskey

Bourye 2026
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The Jackalope Returns: High West Announces 2026 Bourye with Elevated Proof

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The Jackalope Returns: High West Announces 2026 Bourye with Elevated Proof Read Post »

PARK CITY, Utah (March 3, 2026) – High West Distillery has officially unveiled the 2026 rendition of its cult-classic limited release, Bourye. This unique “premium blend of bourbon and rye” returns this year with a significant update: an elevated proof designed to better showcase the maturity of its 10 to 19-year-old components.+1 Often referred to

Heaven Hill 2026 Heritage Collection
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Heaven Hill Announces 2026 Heritage Collection: A 22-Year-Old Bourbon Milestone

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Heaven Hill Announces 2026 Heritage Collection: A 22-Year-Old Bourbon Milestone Read Post »

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (March 3, 2026) – Heaven Hill Distillery has officially pulled back the curtain on its most anticipated ultra-aged release of the year: the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 22-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This 2026 edition marks the oldest bourbon released in the Heritage Collection since the series debuted in 2022. Crafted from Heaven

Wyoming Whiskey National Parks 5
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Wyoming Whiskey Unveils National Parks No. 5 and Ultra-Rare “Moran” Bourbon

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Wyoming Whiskey Unveils National Parks No. 5 and Ultra-Rare “Moran” Bourbon Read Post »

KIRBY, Wyo. (February 26, 2026) – Wyoming Whiskey has officially announced the fifth installment of its acclaimed National Parks Series, continuing its mission to liquid-map the American West while supporting land conservation. This year’s release, National Parks No. 5: A Tribute to the Tetons, arrives alongside a highly limited, 10-year-old expression named Moran. Both releases

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372: How Onyx & Amber is Redefining Whiskey in Colorado

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372: How Onyx & Amber is Redefining Whiskey in Colorado Read Post »

What happens when you combine the thin, crisp air of the Rockies with a rigorous, scientific approach to barrel maturation? You get Onyx & Amber, a distillery that isn’t just making waves in the craft spirits world—they’re winning global accolades for it. In our latest episode of the Bourbon Lens podcast, we sit down with

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