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.

Old Fitz Fall 2025 11 Year
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Heaven Hill Distillery Announces Fall 2025 Edition of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series

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Heaven Hill Distillery Announces Fall 2025 Edition of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series Read Post »

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (December 15, 2025) — Heaven Hill Distillery proudly announces the release of the Fall 2025 edition of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series, an 11-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that continues the distillery’s hallmark commitment to craftsmanship, transparency, and tradition. This sixteenth national release features barrels produced in Fall 2014 and bottled in […]

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Press Release: Disaronno Marks 500 Years of Flavor and Innovation on The Bourbon Lens Podcast

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Press Release: Disaronno Marks 500 Years of Flavor and Innovation on The Bourbon Lens Podcast Read Post »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Bourbon Lens News | December 2025 The Timeless Legacy of Disaronno: Celebrating 500 Years of Flavor and Innovation In the latest episode of The Bourbon Lens, host Jake Lewellen welcomes Robert Cullins, CEO of Disaronno America, for an in-depth conversation celebrating 500 years of Disaronno — the legendary Italian liqueur known for

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Colby Frey Reveals 2026 Whiskey Industry Predictions as Frey Ranch Closes a Record-Breaking Year

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Colby Frey Reveals 2026 Whiskey Industry Predictions as Frey Ranch Closes a Record-Breaking Year Read Post »

Fallon, NV (2025) — Colby Frey, Co-Founder of Frey Ranch Distillery and one of the leading voices in farm-to-glass whiskey, has released his outlook for the 2026 American whiskey landscape, highlighting continued industry contraction, a renewed focus on authenticity, a rise in estate distilling, and shifting pricing trends as older stocks enter the market. These

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Barrell Craft Spirits Releases Ultra-Limited 21-Year-Old Toasted Single Barrel Bourbon

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Barrell Craft Spirits Releases Ultra-Limited 21-Year-Old Toasted Single Barrel Bourbon Read Post »

Louisville, KY (2025) — Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS) has announced the release of its extremely limited 21-Year-Old Toasted Single Barrel Bourbon, with only 108 bottles available. The release goes live at 10:00 AM ET online for an SRP of $199.99. This rare offering is a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys distilled in Tennessee, Kentucky, and

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Jack Daniel’s “Barrel Tree” Sale Returns to Support Military Families Through Operation Ride Home

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Jack Daniel’s “Barrel Tree” Sale Returns to Support Military Families Through Operation Ride Home Read Post »

Lynchburg, Tenn. (December 1, 2025) — Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey is once again spreading holiday cheer and giving back through its annual “Barrel Tree” sale, benefiting Operation Ride Home, a national program dedicated to helping junior-enlisted service members and their families travel home for the holidays. Barrels from 12 Jack Daniel’s Barrel Trees on display

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New Riff Brings Back Winter Whiskey and Sherry Finish Malted Rye for the Holiday Season

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New Riff Brings Back Winter Whiskey and Sherry Finish Malted Rye for the Holiday Season Read Post »

Award-winning specialty whiskeys return beginning Black Friday, Nov. 28 NEWPORT, Ky. (Nov. 20, 2025) – New Riff Distilling has announced the return of two fan-favorite limited releases—Winter Whiskey and Sherry Finish Malted Rye—just in time for the holiday season. Both bottlings will be available starting Black Friday, November 28 at 11 a.m. EST at the

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