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.

The founders of Oaklore
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Oaklore Distilling Co. Rolls Out More Accessible Everyday Whiskey Pricing Starting August 1

Oaklore Distilling Co. Rolls Out More Accessible Everyday Whiskey Pricing Starting August 1 Read Post »

The Charlotte distillery is passing along operational efficiencies from three years of growth directly to consumers, lowering everyday pricing across its full whiskey portfolio. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Oaklore Distilling Co. has announced a new long-term pricing model across its full portfolio of whiskey products, effective August 1, 2026. The move reflects the company’s growth over […]

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Jos. A. Magnus & Co. Announces 10th Release of Cigar Blend Bourbon

Jos. A. Magnus & Co. Announces 10th Release of Cigar Blend Bourbon Read Post »

Jos. A. Magnus & Co. recently announced the latest release of its Cigar Blend Bourbon, the whiskey that, since its creation in 2016, effectively established a new category: American whiskey built specifically for the cigar ritual. Cigar Blend Bourbon was developed by Master Blender Nancy Fraley, who brought her Cognac and Armagnac training into bourbon,

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Still Austin Whiskey Co. Announces The Still Austin Quarter, a 15,000-Square-Foot Music & Cocktail Destination

Still Austin Whiskey Co. Announces The Still Austin Quarter, a 15,000-Square-Foot Music & Cocktail Destination Read Post »

The landmark hospitality concept, opening September 2026 in South Austin, brings the brand’s flagship bourbon label “The Musician” to life through cocktails, food, and live music. AUSTIN, Texas — Still Austin Whiskey Co. has announced the opening of The Still Austin Quarter, a 15,000-square-foot hospitality destination launching this September in the heart of South Austin.

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