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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Disaronno Unveils 500th Anniversary Limited-Edition Bottle Collection

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Celebrate 500 Years of Italian Craftsmanship with Five Unique Designs New York, NY – October 14, 2025 – Disaronno, the world’s favorite Italian liqueur, is celebrating its extraordinary 500-year legacy with the launch of a Limited-Edition 500th Anniversary Collection. The collection features five unique bottle designs, each representing a century of Italian excellence: Dolcevita, Passione, […]

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World Whiskey Society Expands Western Collection with an 8-Year Tribute to Henry Deringer American Single Malt

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World Whiskey Society Expands Western Collection with an 8-Year Tribute to Henry Deringer American Single Malt Read Post »

Bold, Cask Strength Expression Honors the Legacy of the Inventor Who Revolutionized the American Frontier NEW YORK, NY (October 27, 2025) – World Whiskey Society (WWS), the award-winning independent bottler known for curating rare and extraordinary spirits from around the world, proudly announces the newest addition to its Western Collection: the Henry Deringer American Single

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HATOZAKI WHISKY ANNOUNCES NEWEST ADDITION TO “OMAKASE” SERIES: SMALL BATCH 15 YEAR OLD MIZUNARA CASK FINISH

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HATOZAKI WHISKY ANNOUNCES NEWEST ADDITION TO “OMAKASE” SERIES: SMALL BATCH 15 YEAR OLD MIZUNARA CASK FINISH Read Post »

Exclusive to the U.S., the Oldest Hatozaki Release to Date Showcases Master Distiller Kimio Yonezawa’s Craft and Innovation NEW YORK, NY (October 27, 2025) – Hatozaki Whisky proudly unveils the fourth edition in its acclaimed “Omakase” Series — the Hatozaki Omakase Small Batch 15 Year Old Mizunara Cask Finish, a remarkable limited release and the

Lost Lantern Fall Line Up 2025
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Lost Lantern Leads Scotch Lovers to Stateside Single Malts

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Lost Lantern Unveils Its Fall 2025 “Scotch Lovers’ Collection,” Bridging Scottish Tradition and American Single Malt Innovation. VERGENNES, VT (October 29, 2025) — Lost Lantern, the award-winning independent bottler of American whiskey, proudly announces its Fall 2025 release: The Scotch Lovers’ Collection — a curated selection of seven American single malts designed to invite Scotch

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Ross & Squibb Distillery Announces the Return of Remus Gatsby Reserve

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The 2025 Edition Honors the 100th Anniversary of The Great Gatsby with a 15-Year Cask Strength Bourbon and Historic Mash Bill ST. LOUIS (October 28, 2025) – Jay Gatsby was right – the past can be repeated. The highly anticipated return of Remus Gatsby Reserve from the historic Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana,

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Altamar Brands Launches High N’ Wicked Warlander Blended Straight Whiskey

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Altamar Brands Launches High N’ Wicked Warlander Blended Straight Whiskey Read Post »

Limited-Edition Release Features Original Label Artwork by Artist, Filmmaker, and Pro Skier Chris Benchetler CORONA DEL MAR, CA (October 21, 2025) – Altamar Brands today announced the launch of High n’ Wicked Warlander Blended Straight Whiskey, a new limited-edition release that merges bold whiskey craftsmanship with the artistry of renowned artist, filmmaker, and professional skier

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