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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Heaven Hill Springs Distillery Fills First Barrel, Solidifying Legacy as Largest Independent Bourbon Producer

Heaven Hill Springs Distillery Fills First Barrel, Solidifying Legacy as Largest Independent Bourbon Producer Read Post »

Heaven Hill Springs Distillery cements the legacy of Heaven Hill Bardstown, Ky. (April 7, 2025) – Heaven Hill celebrated a landmark moment today by filling the first barrel at its new Heaven Hill Springs Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. This milestone marks the return of distilling to the Bourbon Capital of the World after a 1996 […]

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Frey Ranch® Distillery Boosts Sales Team with Industry Veterans

Frey Ranch® Distillery Boosts Sales Team with Industry Veterans Read Post »

New Sales Team Appointed at Frey Ranch FALLON, NV (April 7, 2024) – Frey Ranch® Distillery, a trailblazing farm-to-glass American whiskey producer, today announced the addition of three seasoned professionals to its expanding sales team. These strategic hires—Rick Monkarsh as Vice President of National Sales, Chris Helmly as East Regional Sales Director, and Mick Roberts

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Barrell Craft Spirits Latest Cask Series: PX Sherry

Barrell Craft Spirits Latest Cask Series: PX Sherry Read Post »

I poured the latest Barrell Craft Spirits Cask Series: PX Sherry as a nightcap. I didn’t intend to review the whiskey.  I put my nose in the glass. I couldn’t resist taking down the tasting notes for this well-finished bourbon.  Pull up a chair, pour dram, and let’s dive into our latest review. Just The

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West Fork Whiskey Co. Unveils New Old Hamer 10-Year Bourbon

West Fork Whiskey Co. Unveils New Old Hamer 10-Year Bourbon Read Post »

A Sweet, Sophisticated Bourbon with Indiana Roots West Fork Whiskey Co., an innovative Indiana distillery, proudly unveils its latest release: Old Hamer 10-Year Bourbon. This exceptional bourbon honors the pre-Prohibition Old Hamer brand with a unique Hoosier mash bill of 99% corn and 1% malted barley. Crafted, aged, and bottled in Indiana, this 100-proof spirit

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Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Sets Visitor Record in 2024

Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Sets Visitor Record in 2024 Read Post »

Bourbon Tourism Growth Continues with 2.7 Million Visitors FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Bourbon Trail® welcomed a record 2.7 million visitors in 2024, marking its 25th anniversary with an award-winning rebrand and innovative digital tools to simplify planning this bucket-list adventure. In 2024, visitors from all 50 states and over 20 countries across six continents

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Amazing Milestone: Disaronno Celebrates 500th Anniversary

Amazing Milestone: Disaronno Celebrates 500th Anniversary Read Post »

World’s Favorite Italian Liqueur Honors Italian Dolcevita Lifestyle New York, NY – April 2, 2025 — Disaronno, the world’s favorite Italian liqueur, proudly announces its 500th anniversary celebration. This historic milestone highlights five centuries of heritage, style, quality, and innovation, embodying the timeless essence of Italian Dolcevita. Festivities will span over 160 countries where Disaronno

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