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.

Four Roses Experimental Series No. 001
Bourbon and Whiskey News

Four Roses Drops Highly Anticipated ‘Experimental Series No. 001’ Distillery Exclusive

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Four Roses Drops Highly Anticipated ‘Experimental Series No. 001’ Distillery Exclusive Read Post »

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. — Four Roses Distillery has officially announced the launch of its brand-new Experimental Series No. 001, marking a bold new chapter of innovation for the legendary 138-year-old bourbon producer. This highly limited, distillery-exclusive release is designed to give whiskey enthusiasts a direct taste of the brand’s ongoing trials with maturation and barrel finishing […]

Mount Gay Aged Stated Rums
Bourbon and Whiskey News

World’s Oldest Rum Distillery Unveils Ultra-Rare ‘Exceptionally Aged Collection’

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World’s Oldest Rum Distillery Unveils Ultra-Rare ‘Exceptionally Aged Collection’ Read Post »

NEW YORK, NY (June 23, 2026) – Mount Gay, the world’s oldest running rum distillery, today announces the launch of its new Exceptionally Aged Collection, a prestige series that evolves the legacy of the brand’s acclaimed Master Blender Collection. For the first time, the collection introduces clear age statements, underscoring Mount Gay’s commitment to transparency,

Elizabeth McCall Tasting whiskey
Bourbon Lens Podcast

388: Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall on the Future of Bourbon: Tradition Meets Agricultural Innovation

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388: Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall on the Future of Bourbon: Tradition Meets Agricultural Innovation Read Post »

VERSAILLES, Ky. — In a deep-dive interview on the Bourbon Lens podcast, Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall shared an inside look at how the historic distillery balances its legendary heritage with cutting-edge agricultural experimentation. From the brand’s origins in 1996 to its massive role in shaping the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Woodford Reserve has long

Rewco Rye on a bar with a glass.
Bourbon and Whiskey News, Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Rolling Fork Revives Pre-Prohibition Legend: REWCO 6-Year Cask Strength Rye Hits the Market

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Rolling Fork Revives Pre-Prohibition Legend: REWCO 6-Year Cask Strength Rye Hits the Market Read Post »

In the latest episode of Five Minute Fridays, the team at Bourbon Lens delivered an exclusive, first-look review of Rolling Fork Spirits’ highly anticipated new release: REWCO 6-Year Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. Following their widely successful revival of the historic Bourbon de Luxe brand, blending masters Turner Wathen and Jordan Morris are turning

A glass with bottles behind it.
Bourbon and Whiskey News

9th Annual Southern Food & Whiskey Experience Expands to Two Days in Franklin, TN

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9th Annual Southern Food & Whiskey Experience Expands to Two Days in Franklin, TN Read Post »

FRANKLIN, TN — The 9th Annual Southern Food & Whiskey Experience is returning to Franklin, Tennessee on August 7-8, 2026, bringing the most significant structural changes in the event’s nine-year history. To meet overwhelming sell-out demand, the highly anticipated event is expanding to a two-day format, featuring an open-floor layout designed to connect guests directly

Bourbon and Whiskey News

Coors Whiskey Co. Unveils Limited-Release, Eight-year-old Blended American Malt Whiskey

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Coors Whiskey Co. Unveils Limited-Release, Eight-year-old Blended American Malt Whiskey Read Post »

New release celebrates the grain that helped build the Coors legacy and arrives as American malt whiskey continues its rise among premium whiskey enthusiasts. Coors has built its reputation on a simple belief: exceptional beverages begin with exceptional ingredients. Long before it became one of America’s most iconic brewing companies, Coors invested in the craft

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