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.

Middle West Spirits and Old Elk Distillery bottles showcasing their award-winning whiskeys in Columbus, OH.
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Middle West Spirits Acquires Old Elk Distillery: A Bold New Chapter for Craft Whiskey

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Middle West Spirits Welcomes Old Elk Distillery to Its Portfolio A Strategic Acquisition for Craft Spirits COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Middle West Spirits, one of North America’s largest independently-owned distilleries, has acquired Old Elk Distillery and its assets. Known for its award-winning whiskeys, loyal customer base, and unique Slow Cut® proofing process, […]

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Lasso Motel Whiskey Shines Bright at 2025 Spirits Awards

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Lasso Motel Whiskey Celebrates Major Wins at 2025 Spirits Competitions Triumph at the 2025 LA Spirits Awards Dallas, TX – 5/13/2025 — Lasso Motel Whiskey, a rising star in American whiskey, has secured prestigious accolades at two renowned industry competitions: the LA Spirits Awards and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). At the 2025

Dan Callaway, Master Blender at Lofted Spirits, with Bardstown Bourbon and Green River Whiskey bottles.
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Dan Callaway Receives New Title: Master Blender of Lofted Spirits

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Dan Callaway A Visionary Leader for Lofted Spirits LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 13, 2025) — Lofted Spirits has announced the promotion of Dan Callaway to Master Blender, recognizing his pivotal role in the company’s whiskey innovation. Previously the Vice President of Product Development at Bardstown Bourbon Company, Callaway now takes on a broader leadership position, shaping

New Pursuit United Bourbon and Rye bottles with redesigned packaging on Whiskey Row, Louisville.
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Pursuit Spirits Unveils Bold New Bourbon and Rye Expressions

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Pursuit Spirits Expands Pursuit United Line with New Proofs and Packaging New Expressions for Every Whiskey Lover LOUISVILLE, KY (May 7, 2025) — Pursuit Spirits, the whiskey brand behind the popular Bourbon Pursuit podcast, has announced an exciting expansion of its Pursuit United portfolio. The brand introduces two new proof points—an approachable 88 proof and

Bartenders at Camp Runamok 2025 exploring bourbon education in Kentucky.
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Camp Runamok 2025: Bartenders Dive into Bourbon Country Magic

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Camp Runamok 2025 Marks Its 14th Year in Bourbon Country A Bourbon Education Like No Other Lebanon Junction, KY — (May 12, 2025) — Camp Runamok is back for its 14th year, inviting bar professionals nationwide to two immersive weeks of bourbon education, community-building, and Kentucky hospitality. The 2025 sessions will take place at Camp

Bernie Lubbers, Heaven Hill Whiskey Ambassador Emeritus, with bourbon bottle.
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Heaven Hill Honors Bernie Lubbers as Whiskey Ambassador Emeritus

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Heaven Hill Celebrates Bernie Lubbers’ Legacy as Whiskey Ambassador Emeritus – Stay Bonded A New Chapter for a Whiskey Legend BARDSTOWN, KY — (May 1, 2025) — Heaven Hill Brands proudly honors Bernie Lubbers, who transitions from his role as National Whiskey Ambassador to Whiskey Ambassador Emeritus effective May 1, 2025. Known as The Whiskey

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