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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Angela D’Orazio Named Creative Director of Whiskymaking at Compass Box

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Angela D’Orazio Named Creative Director of Whiskymaking at Compass Box Read Post »

Whisky Legend Angela D’Orazio Joins Compass Box as Creative Director to Redefine Scotch Innovation Innovative blending house, Compass Box Scotch Whisky, proudly announces the appointment of Angela D’Orazio as Creative Director of Whiskymaking. With nearly three decades of award-winning expertise, D’Orazio joins Compass Box to lead its whiskymaking team in crafting bold, flavor-driven Scotch whiskies […]

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A. Smith Bowman Distillery New Hungarian Oak as Final Release in Abraham Bowman Oak Series

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A. Smith Bowman Distillery New Hungarian Oak as Final Release in Abraham Bowman Oak Series Read Post »

A. Smith Bowman Distillery Redefines Bourbon with Hungarian Oak in Final Oak Series Release. Check out our review of the French Oak series: here FREDERICKSBURG, VA (August 4, 2025) – A. Smith Bowman Distillery proudly introduces Abraham Bowman Oak Series: Hungarian Oak, the third and final installment in its experimental Abraham Bowman Oak Series. Launched

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Jackson Purchase Distillery Reaches New Level within Kentucky Distillers’ Association

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Jackson Purchase Distillery Reaches New Level within Kentucky Distillers’ Association Read Post »

Jackson Purchase Distillery, Located in Hickman Kentucky, Joins Kentucky Distillers’ Association’s Heritage Tier. The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) has elevated Jackson Purchase Distillery to Heritage Member status, recognizing it as the 17th distillery to achieve the organization’s highest membership tier. This milestone underscores Jackson Purchase’s rapid growth and commitment to Kentucky Bourbon’s timeless craft. A

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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 Crowned 2025 Distillery of the Year at New Orleans Spirits Competition Read Post »

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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New Weller Innovation From Buffalo Trace Distillery Read Post »

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’s 2025 Headliner: A Bold Whiskey Blend with Heart and Soul Read Post »

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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