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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Built from the Ground Up — Ryan Norwood Named Master Distiller at Sagamore Spirit

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Built from the Ground Up — Ryan Norwood Named Master Distiller at Sagamore Spirit Read Post »

BALTIMORE, Md. – October 6, 2025 – Sagamore Spirit, the award-winning Maryland rye distillery, proudly announces the promotion of Ryan Norwood from Vice President of Operations to Master Distiller. After nearly a decade with the distillery, Norwood now takes the helm of innovation and production, shaping the next chapter of Sagamore Spirit’s legacy. Joining Sagamore […]

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High West Releases A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 13 — A Toast to the Season

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High West Releases A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 13 — A Toast to the Season Read Post »

PARK CITY, Utah (October 5, 2025) — High West Distillery has announced the release of its highly anticipated A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 13, the latest chapter in its beloved annual series. Inspired by Shakespeare’s timeless play, this limited-edition whiskey captures the fleeting magic of the season with a complex blend of flavors and aromas.

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MONKEY 47 Unveils 2025 Distiller’s Cut with Camargue Fleur de Sel

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MONKEY 47 Unveils 2025 Distiller’s Cut with Camargue Fleur de Sel Read Post »

MONKEY 47, the ultra-premium gin from Germany’s Black Forest, has announced the 15th edition of its annual Distiller’s Cut: a limited-edition release crafted with a rare ‘species rara’ botanical. This year, the search led to France’s Camargue region, where hand-harvested Fleur de Sel sea salt – the ‘white gold’ of the pink salt marshes –

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Woodford Reserve Releases Its First High-Proof Rye Whiskey at Barrel Strength

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Woodford Reserve Releases Its First High-Proof Rye Whiskey at Barrel Strength Read Post »

Bottled at 125.1 proof, this expression brings bold spice and intensity while honoring America’s original rye whiskey tradition. Woodford Reserve has announced the launch of Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength Rye, a limited-edition release that marks the distillery’s first-ever high-proof rye whiskey. Pre-Prohibition Mash Bill, Modern High-Proof Expression Crafted by Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall, Barrel Strength

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Buffalo Trace Distillery Celebrates Filling Its 9 Millionth Barrel of Bourbon Since Prohibition

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Buffalo Trace Distillery Celebrates Filling Its 9 Millionth Barrel of Bourbon Since Prohibition Read Post »

FRANKFORT, KY, September 30, 2025 — Buffalo Trace Distillery has reached a historic milestone, filling its 9 millionth barrel of bourbon since Prohibition. This achievement, celebrated with a ceremony at the distillery on September 29, follows the completion of Buffalo Trace’s $1.2 billion expansion project earlier this year, which has dramatically accelerated production and capacity.

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Glen Scotia Unveils Oldest Whisky Ever 50-Year-Old Single Malt Launches as Elements of Campbeltown Release No. 1: Air

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Glen Scotia Unveils Oldest Whisky Ever 50-Year-Old Single Malt Launches as Elements of Campbeltown Release No. 1: Air Read Post »

SANTA ROSA, CA, September 30, 2025 — Glen Scotia, the historic Campbeltown distillery dating back to the 19th century, has announced its oldest expression to date: the Glen Scotia 50-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This release, the first in the new Elements of Campbeltown Collection, is titled Release No. 1: Air and carries a retail

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