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 Brands Crowned 2025 Distillery of the Year at New Orleans Spirits Competition

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Heaven Hill Brands Honored as Distillery of the Year BARDSTOWN, Ky., July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Heaven Hill Brands has been named Distillery of the Year at the 2025 New Orleans Spirits Competition, a prestigious accolade announced at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans on July 24, 2025. This recognition celebrates Heaven Hill’s leadership, […]

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New Weller Innovation From Buffalo Trace Distillery

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Buffalo Trace Distillery Expands Weller’s Wheat Whiskey Legacy FRANKFORT, KY, July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Buffalo Trace Distillery, The World’s Most Award-Winning Distillery, proudly introduces two super-premium wheat whiskey releases: Weller 18 Year Old, the brand’s oldest age statement, and the second edition of Weller Millennium, a new blend of ultra-aged wheat whiskeys. These limited-edition

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New Riff Distilling’s 2025 Headliner: A Bold Whiskey Blend with Heart and Soul

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New Riff Distilling Celebrates 11 Years with Headliner Encore. New Riff Distilling marks its 11th anniversary with the return of its second annual Headliner release, a limited-edition whiskey blend showcasing innovation and craftsmanship. This 2025 release features four whiskeys, including two 11-year-old batches from the distillery’s inaugural distillations in 2014. Proceeds from bottle sales will

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Old Fitzgerald Launches New Partnership With Gail Simmons

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Old Fitzgerald Bourbon Partners with Gail Simmons for Elevated Hospitality BARDSTOWN, Ky., July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Old Fitzgerald is ushering in a new era of elevated hospitality, making unforgettable guest experiences accessible to every discerning host. In a landmark collaboration, the circa 1870 Bourbon brand has teamed up with acclaimed culinary expert and TV

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Wyoming Whiskey Launches New National Parks Acadia Edition

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A Tribute to Acadia National Park and the first National Parks release outside of Wyoming. KIRBY, Wyo. (July 15, 2025) – Wyoming Whiskey, the state’s first legal distillery, proudly announces the release of National Parks: Acadia Edition, a special-edition bourbon crafted in partnership with Friends of Acadia. This marks the first time the distillery’s celebrated National Parks Series

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