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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Buffalo Trace Unveils Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Distiller’s Council

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Buffalo Trace Unveils Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Distiller’s Council Read Post »

A Historic Ultra-Premium Bourbon. Buffalo Trace Distillery has introduced Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Distiller’s Council, a limited-edition, ultra-premium Kentucky Straight Bourbon that captures the pioneering spirit of the man who revolutionized American whiskey. This 100-proof bottling, crafted using equipment and techniques originally developed by E.H. Taylor, Jr., is the closest modern recreation of the exceptional […]

Bottle Hokkaido Mizunara With a glass
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New Bardstown Bourbon’s 2025 Hokkaido Mizunara Oak

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New Bardstown Bourbon’s 2025 Hokkaido Mizunara Oak Read Post »

A Global Whiskey Adventure Begins Bardstown Bourbon Company proudly announces the return of its Distillery Reserve series with the Hokkaido Japanese Mizunara Oak Barrel Finish, a limited-edition release launching July 11, 2025. This small-batch whiskey, crafted in Bardstown, Kentucky, blends ancient Japanese tradition with bold American innovation, taking whiskey lovers on a journey from Japan’s

Bottle of Kentucky Owl Bourbon with a glass
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Kentucky Owl Batch #13 Bourbon: John Rhea’s Final Masterpiece

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Kentucky Owl Batch #13 Bourbon: John Rhea’s Final Masterpiece Read Post »

Kentucky Owl Unveils Batch #13 Bourbon BARDSTOWN, Ky., July 1, 2025 – Kentucky Owl®, part of Stoli Group, proudly announces the release of Batch #13, a limited-edition bourbon available nationwide in select locations starting late June 2025. This exceptional expression marks the final blend crafted by Master Blender and Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee

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World Whiskey Society New Rare Samurai Edition Bourbon Finished in Mizunara Shochu Casks

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World Whiskey Society New Rare Samurai Edition Bourbon Finished in Mizunara Shochu Casks Read Post »

A Groundbreaking Bourbon Release New York, NY – June 30, 2025 – World Whiskey Society (WWS), renowned for crafting the world’s most unique whiskeys, proudly presents its 108-Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Japanese Mizunara Shochu Barrels. Limited to just 2,000 bottles worldwide, this Samurai Edition is one of the first bourbons finished in

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J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery Acquired by Gold Corn & Co.

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J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery Acquired by Gold Corn & Co. Read Post »

J. Mattingly 1845’s Ownership Transition FRANKFORT, KY (July 1, 2025) – J. Mattingly 1845, a leading craft bourbon distillery, is purchasing the equity ownership of its founder, Jeff Mattingly, a descendant of distilling pioneer John Graves Mattingly. The transaction will transfer 100 percent of the company’s ownership to an investment entity controlled by Andrew Varga

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Discover Old Potrero’s New California Cellar Series: Premium Cask-Finished Rye Whiskeys

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Discover Old Potrero’s New California Cellar Series: Premium Cask-Finished Rye Whiskeys Read Post »

California’s Leadership in Wine and Craft Beer Inspires Innovation SAN FRANCISCO, July 1, 2025 – California produces over 85% of the nation’s wine and boasts more breweries than any other state. This rich heritage of quality and innovation inspires Old Potrero’s latest additions to its California Cellar Series – two premium cask-finished rye whiskeys. The

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