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’s New Bottled-in-Bond Artist Series Collection

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Heaven Hill Distillery proudly announces the release of the Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Artist Series Collection, a limited-time collector’s edition that celebrates the distillery’s rich heritage and artistry in bourbon making. This new series features bespoke watercolor illustrations by acclaimed Kentucky artist Bri Bowers, honoring the people, places, and legacy of Heaven Hill. Celebrating Nine Decades of Bourbon […]

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Southern Distilling Company Wins ADI’s Highest Honor

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SAN ANTONIO, TX — August 26, 2025 — The American Distilling Institute (ADI) has awarded its most prestigious honor, the Bubble Cap Award, to Southern Distilling Company during the Gala Awards Luncheon at the 22nd annual ADI Craft Spirits Conference & Expo in San Antonio, Texas. ADI President Erik Owens presented the award to co-founders Pete and Vienna Barger, recognizing their pioneering contributions to the craft

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Sazerac Barrel Select Limited Edition Elmer T. Lee Charity Sweepstakes

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 28, 2025) – Sazerac Barrel Select (SBS), Sazerac’s single barrel release program, is thrilled to announce the Elmer T. Lee Charity Sweepstakes, offering bourbon enthusiasts the exclusive opportunity to select a barrel of the limited Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey. All donations, less required transaction fees, will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. A

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Bardstown Bourbon Company Unveils Two New Bold Expressions

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Bardstown Bourbon Company Unveils Two New Bold Expressions Read Post »

Bardstown, KY – August 21, 2025 – Bardstown Bourbon Company continues to redefine modern whiskey with the release of two new expressions: Discovery Series #13 and Collaborative Series Ferrand 2. These limited-edition releases showcase the brand’s commitment to blending artistry, global collaboration, and bold innovation. Discovery Series #13: Double-Barreled Depth The latest in Bardstown’s acclaimed Discovery Series, Discovery #13 is the

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Jack Daniel’s New Heritage Barrel: A Year-Round Expression

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Jack Daniel’s New Heritage Barrel: A Year-Round Expression Read Post »

Lynchburg, Tennessee – August 21, 2025 – The Jack Daniel Distillery has officially announced that Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Heritage Barrel Tennessee Whiskey will now be available year-round as a permanent addition to the Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Collection. From Limited Release to Permanent Favorite Originally released as a limited edition in 2018 and 2019, the Heritage Barrel expression quickly gained acclaim

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