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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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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Buffalo Trace Launches New Higher Proof Sazerac Rye Whiskey 100

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A Rye Built for the Bar FRANKFORT, KY (July 21, 2025) – Buffalo Trace Distillery proudly unveils Sazerac Rye Whiskey 100 Proof, a bold new expression crafted in response to bartender demand for a higher-proof rye that enhances cocktail performance without sacrificing smoothness. This new release joins the iconic Sazerac Rye portfolio, offering a richer, more structured flavor designed

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Julie Francis Named New CEO of MGP Ingredients, Inc.

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Leadership Transition at MGP Ingredients ATCHISON, Kan., July 21, 2025 – MGP Ingredients, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGPI), a leading provider of branded and distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions, has appointed Julie Francis as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Francis is expected to join the Board of Directors at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Brandon Gall, who

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Minden Mill Unveils New Single Estate Nevada Straight Rye Whiskey

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From Grain to Glass: A New Standard in Rye Whiskey MINDEN, NV (July 2025) – Minden Mill Distilling proudly announces the national release of its Single Estate Nevada Straight Rye Whiskey, a 94-proof, non-chill filtered, four-year-old spirit that redefines American rye with a focus on balance over spice. Crafted entirely on Minden Mill’s 1,200-acre estate, this whiskey is

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