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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Town Branch Kicks Off Bourbon Heritage Month with IMPERIUM MMXXVI Cask Strength Release

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Town Branch Kicks Off Bourbon Heritage Month with IMPERIUM MMXXVI Cask Strength Release Read Post »

Limited-edition 50% wheated bourbon blend marks the third annual Imperium release, bottled at 115.1 proof LEXINGTON, Ky. — Sept. 1, 2026 — Town Branch Distillery, the seventh member of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® and the first new distillery built in Lexington since Prohibition, kicks off Bourbon Heritage Month with Town Branch® IMPERIUM MMXXVI, a high-end

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Remus Bourbon Celebrates 10 Years of Repeal Reserve with Series X and Its First-Ever Rye Whiskey

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Remus Bourbon Celebrates 10 Years of Repeal Reserve with Series X and Its First-Ever Rye Whiskey Read Post »

For the last decade, the Remus Repeal Reserve Series has honored the repeal of Prohibition with an evolving annual blend inspired by the legendary “King of the Bootleggers,” George Remus. Series X is bottled at 107 proof and features a blend of three mash bills — the historic LBSV, LESV and, for the first time,

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Shortbarrel Unveils Cigar Batch #4, Its Fourth Annual Limited-Edition American Whiskey

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Shortbarrel Unveils Cigar Batch #4, Its Fourth Annual Limited-Edition American Whiskey Read Post »

Built from more than 50 individually matured finishing casks, the Atlanta distillery’s signature blend showcases Sherry casks for the first time ATLANTA — Sept. 1, 2026 — Atlanta-based Shortbarrel today announced the release of Cigar Batch #4, the fourth edition of its acclaimed annual limited-release American whiskey. Beginning September 1, Cigar Batch #4 will be

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Virginia Distillery Co. Expands The Brewer’s Coalition with Two New September Releases

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Virginia Distillery Co. Expands The Brewer’s Coalition with Two New September Releases Read Post »

The Bruery Black Tuesday Stout Cask Finish and Revolution Brewing Straight Jacket Barleywine Ale Cask Finish join the American Single Malt series LOVINGSTON, Va. — Sept. 1, 2026 — Virginia Distillery Co. today announced two new additions to The Brewer’s Coalition, its limited-edition series of American Single Malt whiskies finished in casks from renowned breweries

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American Whiskey Scholars Certification Program Launches from Seasoned Industry Professionals

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American Whiskey Scholars Certification Program Launches from Seasoned Industry Professionals Read Post »

Three Levels of Certification for Spirits Enthusiasts, Hospitality Professionals and Retailers LOUISVILLE, KY (Sept. 1, 2026) — Three of the biggest names in the American spirits industry have joined together to introduce American Whiskey Scholars (AWS), an education and certification program designed for enthusiasts interested in increasing their knowledge about whiskey, as well as for

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Fallow Collective Launches to Help Purpose-Driven Brands Grow with Intention

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Fallow Collective Launches to Help Purpose-Driven Brands Grow with Intention Read Post »

Cincinnati-based ecosystem connects brands across beverage alcohol and hospitality-adjacent consumer goods CINCINNATI, Ohio — Sept. 1, 2026 — Fallow Collective, a new ecosystem built to grow purpose-driven brands across beverage alcohol and hospitality-adjacent CPG, officially launched today, giving emerging brands connected access to the expertise and hands-on support needed to navigate growth. Rather than launching

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