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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Heaven Hill Distillery Marks 90 Years of Family Heritage with Limited 9-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Release

Heaven Hill Distillery Marks 90 Years of Family Heritage with Limited 9-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Release Read Post »

Special Anniversary Edition Celebrates Nine Decades of American Whiskey Excellence with a 107-Proof Bourbon Aged in Heavy Char Barrels Bardstown, KY – November 4, 2025 – Heaven Hill Distillery, the largest independent, family-owned and led distilled spirits company in the United States, proudly commemorates its 90th anniversary with the release of Heaven Hill Distillery’s 90th […]

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The Last Drop Distillers Unveils Its 40th Release With a Historic First: An Ultra-Rare Extra Añejo Tequila

The Last Drop Distillers Unveils Its 40th Release With a Historic First: An Ultra-Rare Extra Añejo Tequila Read Post »

Crafted by Carmen Villarreal of Casa San Matías, the visionary distillery that pioneered the Extra Añejo category, and the newest member of The Assembly LOUISVILLE, KY (November 3, 2025) – The Last Drop Distillers, curators of the world’s most remarkable spirits, proudly announces its 40th release — and the brand’s first-ever Extra Añejo Tequila. Created

New Online Packaging
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Single Cask Nation Unveils Bold New Packaging Design for Online Exclusive and Retail Bottlings

Single Cask Nation Unveils Bold New Packaging Design for Online Exclusive and Retail Bottlings Read Post »

Independent Bottler Celebrates Whisky Community with Redesigned Labels and Collectible Aesthetic New York, NY – October 29, 2025 – Single Cask Nation™, America’s original independent bottler, has refreshed the packaging for its online exclusive and retail bottlings, offering whisky enthusiasts a bold new look while celebrating their global community of “The Nation.” The refreshed designs

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Barrel Global Becomes Official Spirits Partner of Peaky Blinders

Barrel Global Becomes Official Spirits Partner of Peaky Blinders Read Post »

U.S.-Based Barrel Ownership Platform to Launch Peaky Blinders-Branded Spirits Line in 2026 New York, NY – October 9, 2025 – Barrel Global, the pioneering U.S.-based barrel ownership platform, has partnered with Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay Entertainment, to become an Official Spirits Partner of the internationally acclaimed series Peaky Blinders. The collaboration

4 unique SMWS Christmas Style Bottles
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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Launches Limited-Edition Winter Series

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Launches Limited-Edition Winter Series Read Post »

Four Rare Single-Cask Whiskies Celebrate the Season New York, NY – October 15, 2025 – The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), an international whisky club, introduces its Winter Series, a collection of four limited-edition single-cask aged Scotch whiskies, designed to celebrate the seasonal holidays with unique flavor profiles. The collection, featuring Spirit of Hallowe’en, Mistletoe

Green River Named World's Best Bourbon - NYC
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Green River Wheated Bourbon Named World’s Best at 2025 New York World Spirits Competition

Green River Wheated Bourbon Named World’s Best at 2025 New York World Spirits Competition Read Post »

Owensboro, KY (October 21, 2025) – Green River Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon has been crowned the world’s best bourbon at the 2025 New York World Spirits Competition, surpassing some of the most sought-after wheated bourbons in the world. The recognition highlights Green River’s dedication to delivering exceptional quality at an accessible price point. The judging

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