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.

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

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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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371: High West Distillery Celebrates 20 Years of Innovative Whiskey Craftsmanship

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371: High West Distillery Celebrates 20 Years of Innovative Whiskey Craftsmanship Read Post »

Park City, Utah (2026) — High West Distillery proudly marks its 20th anniversary in 2026, celebrating two decades of boundary-pushing blending, award-winning releases, and a steadfast commitment to whiskey innovation. Founded in 2006 by David Perkins in Utah’s Salt Lake Valley, High West has grown from a small blending operation into one of the most

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370: What are the Best Whiskeys for Winter?

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370: What are the Best Whiskeys for Winter? Read Post »

Winter whiskey should do more than warm you up — it should transform the entire experience. In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott explore how seasonal changes influence flavor perception, bottle selection, and the way we enjoy whiskey during colder months. From rich, layered bourbons to spicy ryes and innovative cask finishes, they

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