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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Chattanooga Whiskey Unveils Batch 046: Spiced Cacao Infused — A Spicy Experimental Sequel

Chattanooga Whiskey Unveils Batch 046: Spiced Cacao Infused — A Spicy Experimental Sequel Read Post »

New bourbon liqueur infused with cacao, cinnamon, vanilla, and two varieties of dried chiles arrives for the holidays Chattanooga, TN (November 2025) – Chattanooga Whiskey has announced the latest addition to its award-winning Experimental Single Batch Series: Batch 046: Spiced Cacao Infused, a bold, flavor-packed sequel to the fan-favorite Batch 028: Cacao Infused released in […]

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Bardstown Bourbon Company Unveils Normandie Calvados Brandy Barrel Finish, the Final 2025 Distillery Reserve Release

Bardstown Bourbon Company Unveils Normandie Calvados Brandy Barrel Finish, the Final 2025 Distillery Reserve Release Read Post »

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (November 18, 2025) – Bardstown Bourbon Company continues its exploration of global flavor traditions with the release of Normandie Calvados Brandy Barrel Finish, the finale of its 2025 Distillery Reserve series. This limited, distillery-exclusive expression marries centuries of French Calvados heritage with the innovative bourbon craftsmanship that defines Bardstown Bourbon today. Inspired by

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Sazerac de Forge & Fils Rekindles Cognac’s Golden Age With Three Rare New Releases

Sazerac de Forge & Fils Rekindles Cognac’s Golden Age With Three Rare New Releases Read Post »

LOUISVILLE, KY (November 18, 2025) – Sazerac de Forge & Fils Cognac today introduces three exceptional new expressions—XO, Grande Champagne Vintage 2000, and 50-Year-Old—each crafted to revive the historic character of Cognac as it existed more than two centuries ago. Drawing inspiration from the original 1782 house founded by Bernard Sazerac de Forge, these releases

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Brooklyn Brewery and Four Roses Mark Seven Years of Collaboration with 2025 Vintage of Black Ops

Brooklyn Brewery and Four Roses Mark Seven Years of Collaboration with 2025 Vintage of Black Ops Read Post »

BROOKLYN, NY – November 5, 2025 – Two icons of flavor reunite as Brooklyn Brewery, the pioneering craft brewer, and Four Roses Distillery, the legendary Kentucky bourbon maker, release the 2025 edition of Brooklyn Black Ops (12% ABV) — marking the seventh year of their acclaimed collaboration. Since 2019, this partnership has celebrated the shared

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Castle & Key Introduces 2025 Cask Strength Releases: Wheated Bourbon & Experimental Straight Rye

Castle & Key Introduces 2025 Cask Strength Releases: Wheated Bourbon & Experimental Straight Rye Read Post »

Bold New Expressions Showcase Seven-Year Wheated Bourbon and Straight Rye Finished in Extra Old Haitian Rhum Casks FRANKFORT, KY – November 5, 2025 – Castle & Key Distillery, one of Kentucky’s most historically rich and design-forward distilleries, proudly announces the debut of two exceptional 2025 cask strength releases: the Castle & Key Wheated Bourbon Cask

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Old Potrero Unveils 2025 Christmas Spirit Whiskey Release

Old Potrero Unveils 2025 Christmas Spirit Whiskey Release Read Post »

Distilled from Christmas Spiced Ale & Aged 9 Years in Old Potrero Straight Rye BarrelsSan Francisco’s Born & Bred Rye Whiskey Producer Spreads Holiday Cheer Throughout California and Nationwide SAN FRANCISCO – November 4, 2025 – San Francisco’s iconic rye whiskey distillery, Old Potrero, invites whiskey lovers to quite literally get into the Christmas Spirit

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