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

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

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

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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The Glen Grant Eternal 77-Year-Old Sells for Record £400,000 at Distillers One of One Auction

The Glen Grant Eternal 77-Year-Old Sells for Record £400,000 at Distillers One of One Auction Read Post »

Ultra-rare 77-Year-Old Scotch becomes the distillery’s highest-selling bottle and second-highest lot of the event (October 14, 2025 – Rothes, Scotland) — At this year’s prestigious Distillers One of One charity auction, The Glen Grant Eternal 77-Year-Old achieved a record-breaking sale of £400,000 / $536,000 USD, more than triple its high estimate and setting a new

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Penelope Bourbon Unveils Apple Cinnamon Old Fashioned – A Seasonal Twist on the Classic, Ready-to-Pour This Fall

Penelope Bourbon Unveils Apple Cinnamon Old Fashioned – A Seasonal Twist on the Classic, Ready-to-Pour This Fall Read Post »

New Limited-Edition Release Joins Award-Winning Penelope Cocktails Portfolio ST. LOUIS (Oct. 14, 2025) – Just in time for crisp fall evenings and seasonal gatherings, Penelope Bourbon introduces the Apple Cinnamon Old Fashioned – a limited-edition ready-to-pour cocktail that reimagines the timeless classic with festive flavor. Crafted in small batches using straight bourbon, rye whiskey, apple

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Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Marks 25th Anniversary with the Debut of E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon

Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Marks 25th Anniversary with the Debut of E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Read Post »

Colonel E.H. Taylor’s enduring legacy of craftsmanship and innovation joins Buffalo Trace’s most coveted collection. FRANKFORT, KY (October 8, 2025) – Buffalo Trace Distillery proudly celebrates the 25th release of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) with an exciting new addition — E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. This marks the first new expression in nearly two

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Oaklore Distilling Co. Unveils Limited Oloroso Sherry Cask Finished Four Grain Bourbon

Oaklore Distilling Co. Unveils Limited Oloroso Sherry Cask Finished Four Grain Bourbon Read Post »

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – September 22, 2025 – North Carolina’s award-winning craft whiskey maker Oaklore Distilling Co. proudly announces the launch of its latest small batch release in the Story Series — the Oaklore Oloroso Sherry Cask Finished Four Grain Bourbon. Bottled at 95 proof and aged for six years, this limited-edition bourbon is non-chill filtered

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