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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A Groundbreaking Partnership for Whiskey Innovation

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Whiskey House and Koetter Construction team up to build their innovative K-RAX rickhouse on the distillery grounds ELIZABETHTOWN, KY – June 16, 2025 – Whiskey House of Kentucky, the nation’s most advanced custom whiskey distillery, has teamed up with The Koetter Group to construct 12 state-of-the-art rickhouses over the next six years. These warehouses, built

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Georgetown Launches New Bourbon Genesis Campaign

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Where did Bourbon start in Kentucky? The city of Georgetown, KY. invites you to explore the history of bourbon. GEORGETOWN, KY – June 11, 2025 – Georgetown, Kentucky, proudly introduces Bourbon Genesis, a new campaign inviting bourbon enthusiasts and history lovers to explore the birthplace of America’s native spirit. This initiative celebrates Georgetown’s pivotal role

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Russell’s Reserve 13 Returns With New Higher Proof

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Are you ready for Russel’s Reserve 13 with 9 more proof points? LAWRENCEBURG, Ky., June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Russell’s Reserve, an award-winning bourbon brand, announces the highly anticipated return of its fan-favorite Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon. This limited-edition release, batched at a bold 123.8 barrel proof for 2025, will hit shelves later

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Heaven Hill Brands Repeats As Most Awarded Distillery At SFWSC

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It’s hard to debate the success of Heaven Hill Brands when they continue to clean up at San Francisco World Spirits Competition BARDSTOWN, Ky., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Heaven Hill Brands has been named the Most Awarded U.S. Distillery for the second consecutive year at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The distillery

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