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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Executive Robert Hanson Joins Stephen Curry’s Gentleman’s Cut

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Game Changer Bourbon Welcomes Robert Hanson to Advisory Group Thirty Ink/Game Changer Bourbon LLC, the team behind one of the country’s fastest-growing bourbon brands, is thrilled to announce that veteran industry executive Robert Hanson has joined the advisory group for Gentleman’s Cut Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, created by NBA star Stephen Curry. Strategic Leadership for […]

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New Riff Releases First Decade Bourbon and Rye

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New Riff Distilling Marks 10 Years with Decade-Old Whiskeys Introducing the First Decade Whiskeys Newport, KY (May 15, 2025) — New Riff Distilling proudly announces the dual release of First Decade Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and First Decade Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, the distillery’s first 10-year-old whiskeys. Part of the High Note Series, these limited-edition

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MaltyVerse Unveiled: A Whiskey Journey Through Story and Spirit in 2025

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The MaltyVerse: Where Whiskey Meets Immersive Storytelling A Unique Fusion of Whiskey and Fiction Launched by the team behind Barrel Global, The MaltyVerse invites whiskey connoisseurs and storytelling enthusiasts on a one-of-a-kind journey. This innovative project pairs limited-edition whiskies with unique stories and comic artwork by illustrator Carl Harrison, transforming each pour into an immersive

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Blue Run Spirits New Flight Series III Landing In Market

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Blue Run Spirits Unveils Flight Series III in Georgetown, KY A Celebration of Whiskey Diversity GEORGETOWN, KY (May 13, 2025) — Blue Run Spirits introduces the third installment of its Blue Run Flight Series, a collection of “micro-batch” whiskeys crafted by Coors Spirits Co. Head of Whiskey Development and Innovation, Shaylyn Gammon. Featuring six unique

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RD1 Spirits New Brand Destination Bolsters Lexington’s Bourbon Scene

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RD1 Spirits Launches New Brand Destination in Lexington, KY A New Stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 14, 2025) — RD1 Spirits proudly announces the grand opening of RD1 Distillery at The Commons, a new brand destination just minutes from downtown Lexington, KY. As one of the latest additions to the Kentucky

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