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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Penelope Bourbon New 2025 Estate Collection

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Introduction: A Bold New Chapter for Penelope Bourbon: Featuring Omega and 13-Year Founders Reserve ST. LOUIS (Aug. 21, 2025) – Penelope Bourbon has announced its highly anticipated 2025 Estate Collection, featuring five distinct expressions with minimum age statements of 10 years. This year’s lineup includes the debut of Omega Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a reimagined Founders Reserve, and award-winning Single Barrel and Private […]

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World Bourbon Toast Returns With Largest Bourbon Toast Ever

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Introduction: A Toast to Unity and Flavor Don’t forget to subscribe to the Podcast, as we have an exciting sit-down with KDA President Eric Gregory to kick off National Bourbon Heritage Month. On Sunday, September 14, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) will host the second annual World Bourbon Toast™, a global celebration of Kentucky Bourbon. This year’s event will

Four Roses 2025 Limited Edition Small Batch sitting on a porch
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Four Roses New 2025 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon

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Introducing the latest Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon Four Roses Distillery is set to release its highly anticipated 2025 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon on September 3, 2025. This marks the 18th edition of the annual release, showcasing a masterful blend of three distinct bourbon recipes and four aged batches. The Blend: Aged to Perfection This year’s release

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New Remus Repeal Reserve Series IX Bourbon: Highest Proof Yet

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Cheers to the end of Prohibition! Remus Bourbon has announced the release of its highly anticipated Remus Repeal Reserve Series IX Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a tribute to the end of Prohibition. Crafted by the historic Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, this limited-edition bourbon will be available starting September 2025. A Tribute to Prohibition’s Repeal Series IX is the

Lainey Wilson on a couch with a bottle of Bourbon
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Barmen 1873 Bourbon Launches New, Limited-Edition Lainey Wilson Bottle

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Raise a Glass: Barmen 1873 Bourbon Honors Lainey Wilson’s 2025 Whirlwind Tour with Exclusive Bottle. GOLDEN, Colo. (August 12, 2025) — Barmen 1873 Bourbon, a 92-proof blend of hand-selected straight bourbons from Coors Whiskey Co., proudly announces a limited-edition commemorative bottle celebrating its partnership with GRAMMY award-winning country star Lainey Wilson and the U.S. leg

Buffalo Trace John G. Carlisle Cafe
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Buffalo Trace Distillery Announces New John G. Carlisle Cafe Opening Spring 2026

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Savor History: Buffalo Trace Distillery Unveils John G. Carlisle Cafe for Spring 2026 FRANKFORT, KY (August 12, 2025) – Buffalo Trace Distillery is thrilled to announce the John G. Carlisle Cafe, a new permanent dining destination set to open in Spring 2026 on the Distillery’s iconic grounds. Named after U.S. Congressman John G. Carlisle, a

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