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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Green River Expands Award-Winning Lineup with Launch of Wheated Full Proof Bourbon

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OWENSBORO, Ky. (February 10, 2025) — Marking the beginning of what is poised to be one of the most significant years in its more than 140-year history, Green River Distilling Co. announces the launch of Green River Wheated Full Proof Bourbon, arriving in 25 markets beginning February 13. Green River Wheated Full Proof is built […]

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369: Exploring the Best Whiskey Finishes for Winter

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369: Exploring the Best Whiskey Finishes for Winter Read Post »

Winter is the perfect time to explore the bold, layered world of finished whiskies. In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott dive into the finishes that shine in colder months—from rich maple casks and decadent sherry barrels to spice-forward rye and stout finishes. Learn how finishing methods transform aroma, texture, and flavor, turning

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ASW’s Fiddler Toasted Bourbon Highlights Transparency, Craftsmanship, and Exceptional Value

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ASW’s Fiddler Toasted Bourbon Highlights Transparency, Craftsmanship, and Exceptional Value Read Post »

Atlanta, GA — ASW Distillery continues to push the boundaries of modern American whiskey with Fiddler Toasted Bourbon, a standout release that blends transparency, innovation, and bold flavor into an accessible, high-impact pour. Crafted with a high-wheat mash bill and finished for extended time in toasted oak, Fiddler Toasted is earning attention from bourbon enthusiasts

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Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction Unites Top Distillers to Honor Veterans During America’s 250th Anniversary

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Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction Unites Top Distillers to Honor Veterans During America’s 250th Anniversary Read Post »

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 28, 2026) — The inaugural Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration (KBCA) announced a historic and deeply symbolic auction lot titled “United We Stand,” a one-of-a-kind military bourbon barrel created through an unprecedented collaboration among four acclaimed American whiskey producers: J. Mattingly 1845, Heritage Distilling, Four Branches Bourbon, and Pursuit Spirits. The

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Kentucky Bourbon’s Economic Impact Remains Strong at $10.6 Billion Despite Industry Headwinds

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Kentucky Bourbon’s Economic Impact Remains Strong at $10.6 Billion Despite Industry Headwinds Read Post »

FRANKFORT, Ky. (February 2, 2026) — Kentucky Bourbon continues to be a cornerstone of the Commonwealth’s economy, generating $10.6 billion in annual economic impact and supporting nearly 24,000 jobs, according to a newly released economic impact report. The findings reaffirm Bourbon’s role as one of Kentucky’s most vital signature industries, even as global trade volatility,

Shortbarrel Four Grain on a barrel with a barrel backdrop
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Shortbarrel Expands Nationwide with Release of Four Grain Straight Bourbon

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Shortbarrel Expands Nationwide with Release of Four Grain Straight Bourbon Read Post »

ATLANTA, GA (February 2, 2026) — Atlanta-based Shortbarrel, one of the fastest-growing independently owned craft spirits brands in the Southeast, announces the nationwide release of its flagship, always-available Shortbarrel Four Grain Straight Bourbon. Following a successful rollout throughout the Southeast, the brand is now shipping to 47 states via shortbarrelbourbon.com, marking a major milestone in

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