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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Bear Fight Whiskey Unveils “Orchard & Vine” Limited Fall Release

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Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Calvados and Port Barrels Brings a Taste of Autumn to Whiskey Lovers Nationwide RALEIGH, N.C. – October 14, 2025 — Bear Fight Whiskey, the award-winning and bold bourbon brand from Next Century Spirits, today announced the launch of its Orchard & Vine Kentucky Straight Bourbon, a limited-edition fall release available […]

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Russell’s Reserve® Single Rickhouse Series Returns with Camp Nelson E for 2025

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LAWRENCEBURG, KY (October 15, 2025) – Award-winning Russell’s Reserve proudly announces the release of Single Rickhouse 2025 – Camp Nelson E, the fourth edition in its acclaimed Single Rickhouse Collection. This year’s release continues to explore the concept of bourbon terroir, highlighting how a rickhouse’s unique location and environment shape the whiskey’s flavor and character.

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The Glenlivet Launches 12 Year Old Jamaica Edition, Treasure Beach, First in ‘Beyond Speyside’ Series

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The Glenlivet Launches 12 Year Old Jamaica Edition, Treasure Beach, First in ‘Beyond Speyside’ Series Read Post »

Scottish Actor Thomas Doherty Explores Jamaican Inspiration for New Single Malt Release. NEW YORK – October 15, 2025 – The Glenlivet, the definitive Speyside single malt Scotch, today unveiled its latest innovation, The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Jamaica Edition, Treasure Beach, the inaugural release in the brand-new ‘Beyond Speyside’ series. The series explores unique whiskies

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Chattanooga Whiskey Unveils Bottled in Bond Fall 2021 Vintage Featuring New Roasted & Toasted Three-Grain Mash Bill

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Chattanooga Whiskey Unveils Bottled in Bond Fall 2021 Vintage Featuring New Roasted & Toasted Three-Grain Mash Bill Read Post »

Limited-Edition Release Offers Seasonal Flavors Perfect for Fall Campfires CHATTANOOGA, TN (October 14, 2025) – Chattanooga Whiskey today announced the release of its latest Bottled in Bond Vintage: Fall 2021, featuring the debut of a new roasted and toasted three-grain mash bill, SB104. Distilled and barreled at Chattanooga Whiskey’s Riverfront Distillery from July to December

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Heaven Hill Distillery Announces First Release of Heaven Hill Grain to Glass® Specialty Barrel Series

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Three Unique Whiskeys Aged in Chinquapin Oak Barrels Highlight Craft, Heritage, and Innovation BARDSTOWN, Ky. (October 14, 2025) – Heaven Hill Distillery today announced the inaugural release of the Heaven Hill Grain to Glass® Specialty Barrel Series, marking an exciting new chapter in the brand’s acclaimed Grain to Glass lineup. The new series builds on

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Barrell Craft Spirits® Unveils Hazmat Triple Rum Cask Finish Whiskey — A Bold, Limited-Edition Blend

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Barrell Craft Spirits® Unveils Hazmat Triple Rum Cask Finish Whiskey — A Bold, Limited-Edition Blend Read Post »

Blend of Whiskeys Finished in Jamaican, Barbados, and St. Lucian Rum Casks LOUISVILLE, KY (October 14, 2025) – Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS), the original independent blender of unique, aged, cask-strength whiskey since 2013, today announced the release of its Hazmat Triple Rum Cask Finish Whiskey, a limited-edition expression showcasing an adventurous new blend of world-class

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