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.

Cold Fashion Event at Still Austin
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Still Austin to Host ‘Cold Fashioned’ Summer Kick-Off Party on July 11

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Still Austin to Host ‘Cold Fashioned’ Summer Kick-Off Party on July 11 Read Post »

AUSTIN, TEXAS (July 2, 2026) – Still Austin Whiskey Co. has announced it will beat the Texas heat with its Cold Fashioned Summer Kick-Off Party on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The free, public event introduces the distillery’s “Cold Fashioned”—a frozen twist on the classic cocktail crafted with its award-winning flagship bourbon, The Musician. To mark […]

Dinning room at Steak House Bourré Bonne
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Steakhouse Bourré Bonne Earns 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Just One Year After Opening

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Steakhouse Bourré Bonne Earns 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Just One Year After Opening Read Post »

LOUISVILLE, KY (July 2, 2026) — Hotel Bourré Bonne, downtown Louisville’s premier luxury hotel, has announced that its signature fine-dining restaurant, Steakhouse Bourré Bonne, has been honored for its world-class wine program in Wine Spectator’s prestigious 2026 Restaurant Awards. Having just opened its doors in 2025 along Louisville’s historic Whiskey Row, the upscale restaurant secured

Watch Hill Proper 2026 American Whiskey Festival
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Watch Hill Proper Announces Fourth Annual American Whiskey Festival This August

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Watch Hill Proper Announces Fourth Annual American Whiskey Festival This August Read Post »

LOUISVILLE, KY (June 22, 2026) – Watch Hill Proper, home to the world’s most extensive American whiskey menu, has officially announced the return of the Fourth Annual American Whiskey Festival. The premier summer event will take place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the North Village Square in Norton

Jack Daniel's USO Toast
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Jack Daniel’s and USO Launch Historic “United We Toast” Partnership for America’s 250th

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Jack Daniel’s and USO Launch Historic “United We Toast” Partnership for America’s 250th Read Post »

LYNCHBURG, TENN. (June 29, 2026) – In celebration of America’s landmark 250th anniversary, the Jack Daniel Distillery and the USO have officially announced a historic new partnership dedicated to honoring the legacy, service, and sacrifice of the United States Armed Forces. As a leading partner of the USO’s “United We Toast” initiative, America’s oldest registered

Redwood Empire Wheated Bourbon
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Redwood Empire Whiskey Debuts New ‘Colonel Armstrong’ Wheated Bourbon

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Redwood Empire Whiskey Debuts New ‘Colonel Armstrong’ Wheated Bourbon Read Post »

VALLEJO, CA (June 25, 2026) – Redwood Empire Whiskey has officially expanded its portfolio with the introduction of Colonel Armstrong Wheated Bourbon. This new, four-grain expression serves as California’s own “Ode to Wheated Bourbon,” intentionally crafted to deliver exceptional softness, balance, and complexity. The new offering showcases Redwood Empire’s signature approach to modern whiskey-making, marrying

Sagamore Spirit 250th anniversary
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Sagamore Spirit Unveils Ultra-Limited ‘America 250’ Straight Rye Whiskey

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Sagamore Spirit Unveils Ultra-Limited ‘America 250’ Straight Rye Whiskey Read Post »

BALTIMORE, MD (June 30, 2026) – Sagamore Spirit has officially announced the upcoming release of its America 250 Straight Rye Whiskey, an ultra-limited, distillery-exclusive bottling created to mark America’s landmark 250th anniversary. Strictly limited to just 250 individually numbered bottles, this highly collectible release will be sold exclusively at Sagamore’s Baltimore waterfront distillery, making it

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