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.

Jacob Pardon's 16 year cask collective
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Jacob’s Pardon Unveils New “Cask Collective”

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A New Era for Jacob’s Pardon – 16-Year-Old Oloroso Sherry Cask-Finished Whiskey Jacob’s Pardon, an American whiskey brand rooted in a Prohibition-era legacy, proudly unveils the Cask Collective Series with its debut release: Jacob’s Pardon “Cask Collective” 16-Year-Old Oloroso Sherry Cask-Finished Whiskey. Launched on May 29, 2025, this ultra-limited expression, hand-selected by F. Paul Pacult, […]

Heaven Hill 2025 Rye Grain to Glass Bottling
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New 2025 Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Rye Whiskey

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Introducing the 2025 Grain to Glass Rye Whiskey Heaven Hill Distillery proudly announces the Second Edition of its Grain to Glass Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, a limited-edition release set to captivate whiskey enthusiasts in 2025. Crafted entirely at Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, this small-batch rye whiskey embodies the artistry and transparency of America’s

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A New Chapter for Blue Note with Introduction of Single Barrel Rye Whiskey

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Blue Note Bourbon is set to release their first Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey and the price is awesome! MEMPHIS, TN – June 17, 2025 – Blue Note Bourbon™, the award-winning whiskey portfolio crafted to honor Memphis’s rich blues music heritage, has launched its first Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey. This limited-release expression, born in

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A Groundbreaking Partnership for Whiskey Innovation

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Whiskey House and Koetter Construction team up to build their innovative K-RAX rickhouse on the distillery grounds ELIZABETHTOWN, KY – June 16, 2025 – Whiskey House of Kentucky, the nation’s most advanced custom whiskey distillery, has teamed up with The Koetter Group to construct 12 state-of-the-art rickhouses over the next six years. These warehouses, built

Bourbon Genesis Flask with glassware.
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Georgetown Launches New Bourbon Genesis Campaign

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Where did Bourbon start in Kentucky? The city of Georgetown, KY. invites you to explore the history of bourbon. GEORGETOWN, KY – June 11, 2025 – Georgetown, Kentucky, proudly introduces Bourbon Genesis, a new campaign inviting bourbon enthusiasts and history lovers to explore the birthplace of America’s native spirit. This initiative celebrates Georgetown’s pivotal role

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