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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Wyoming Whiskey Auctions Queen of the Tetons Commemorative Bottle

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Wyoming Whiskey Auctions Queen of the Tetons Commemorative Bottle Read Post »

Update: The auction raised $12,000, and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Grand Teton National Park Foundation to support grizzly bear conservation, research, and education. In just under 36 hours, the Queen of the Tetons release sold out. Do you want a chance to support Grand Teton National Park Foundation, you don’t miss this auction. KIRBY, Wyo. (April […]

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Angel’s Envy Cellar Collection Vol. 5 Rye Whiskey Debuts

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Angel’s Envy Cellar Collection Vol. 5 Rye Whiskey Debuts Read Post »

Angel’s Envy Latest Cellar Collection Rye Finished in Patrón Barrels HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 15, 2025 – Angel’s Envy unveils its Cellar Collection Rye, Vol. 5 Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in French Oak Extra Añejo Tequila Barrels, launching nationwide on May 31, 2025. This first Cellar Collection release under Master Distiller Owen Martin blends innovation with

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New RD1 Distillery Opens May 2025 in Lexington

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New RD1 Distillery Opens May 2025 in Lexington Read Post »

RD1 Distillery opening just after Mother’s Day. LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 15, 2025) – RD1 Spirits, a leader in Kentucky Straight Bourbon and innovative wood finishes, announces the RD1 Distillery Opening on May 14, 2025, at RD1 Distillery at The Commons in Lexington. This two-story, 10,215-square-foot destination, triple the size of its former Manchester Street tasting

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New Whispers of Spring Whisky Collection Unveiled

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New Whispers of Spring Whisky Collection Unveiled Read Post »

New Scotch Malt Whiskey Society Whispers of Spring highlighted by limited edition drams. NEW YORK, April 11, 2025 – The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), a global whisky club with over 40,000 members, invites enthusiasts to embrace renewal with the Whispers of Spring Creators Collection. This quartet of limited-edition single-cask whiskies, aged 27 to 35

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Ryeteous Blonde Whiskey Returns for Summer

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Ryeteous Blonde Whiskey Returns for Summer Read Post »

A Bold New Rye Just in time for summer! Bardstown, KY, April 14, 2025 – Chicken Cock Whiskey, one of America’s oldest whiskey brands, partners again with Goodwood Brewing to relaunch Ryeteous Blonde Whiskey, a limited-edition Kentucky Straight Rye finished in Blonde Ale barrels. First introduced in 2020, this fan-favorite returns May 1, 2025, at

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Bourbon de Luxe Batch 2 Hits Shelves in Kentucky

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Bourbon de Luxe Batch 2 Hits Shelves in Kentucky Read Post »

Louisville, Kentucky – April 10, 2025 – Rolling Fork Spirits unveils Bourbon de Luxe Batch 2, a limited-release Kentucky straight bourbon that sold out its debut batch in Fall 2024. This cask-strength (119 proof), 8-year-old bourbon, sourced from two Bardstown distilleries, is back with 1,116 bottles available at Seelbachs.com and select retailers for $64.99. A

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