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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Celebrating 250 Year of Armed Forces: Four Branches Releases New Continental LTO

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Make you are subscribed to Bourbon Lens. We sit down with Co-Founder Rick and New Master Distiller Greg as we raise a glass to 250 Years of Service. Bardstown, KY (June 5, 2025) – In honor of the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps, Four Branches Bourbon proudly releases The Continental, […]

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Sister Cities A New LTO From RD1 Spirits

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A Cultural Celebration in a Glass LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 4, 2025) – RD1 Spirits, a trailblazing Kentucky bourbon brand, unveils its 2025 Limited Release Kentucky Straight Whiskey Finished with Japanese Mizunara and French Oak, a unique expression that honors Lexington’s Sister Cities: Shinhidaka, Japan, and Deauville, France. This gold medal-winning whiskey (95 Points, 2025 New

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Oaklore’s New Port Cask Finish Rye Whiskey

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Introducing Oaklore’s Limited-Edition Port Cask Finish Rye Whiskey Charlotte, North Carolina (June 4, 2025) – North Carolina’s craft spirits innovator, Oaklore Distilling Co., proudly unveils its limited-edition Oaklore Story Series: Port Cask Finish Rye Whiskey (SPR: $99.95 for 750ml). Bottled at 92 proof, this 7-year-old, non-chill filtered small batch American Whiskey boasts a rich character

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Oaklore Distilling Co. Supports Hurricane Helene Recovery

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The Fine People at Oaklore Distilling Are Back At Helping North Carolina If you would like to know more about Oaklore listen to our podcast! CHARLOTTE, NC (May 30, 2025) – Oaklore Distilling Co., a rising name in North Carolina’s premium craft spirits scene, is proud to announce a charitable initiative to support Hurricane Helene

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Spirits Experts Gather in Bardstown for IWSC’s Prestigious Whiskey Judging

Spirits Experts Gather in Bardstown for IWSC’s Prestigious Whiskey Judging Read Post »

IWSC Returns to Bardstown for North American Judging LONDON (May 28, 2025) — The International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC), often referred to as the “Olympics of the drinks industry,” is returning to Bardstown, Kentucky, from June 2–7, 2025, to host its prestigious North American Whiskey and Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Judging. Media Opportunities with World-Class Judges

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Green River Celebrates U.S. Army’s 250th Anniversary With New Bottling

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The Official Bourbon of the U.S. Army Set to Debut on June 14 Owensboro, Ky. (May 19, 2025) — Green River Distilling Co., Kentucky’s 10th oldest licensed distillery (DSP-KY-10), proudly announces a limited-release whiskey to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary. This special bourbon, launching on June 14, 2025, will be available throughout the next

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