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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Southern Distilling Company Expands Contract Services with Statesville Contract Distilling

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Southern Distilling Company Expands Contract Services with Statesville Contract Distilling Read Post »

Honoring Statesville’s Whiskey Legacy While Driving the Future of Custom Spirits Production Southern Distilling Company proudly unveils Statesville Contract Distilling. This is a dedicated division recognizing its decade-long success in contract distilling and co-packing services. Rooted in Statesville, North Carolina, a city once known as the “Liquor Capital of the World,” this expansion solidifies the […]

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Penelope Rio Returns in 2025: A Limited-Edition Bottle

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Penelope Rio Returns in 2025: A Limited-Edition Bottle Read Post »

Highly Anticipated Double-Cask Finished Bourbon Available Nationwide in March The wait is over—Penelope Bourbon Rio is back! One of the most sought-after releases in Penelope’s innovative Cooper Series, Rio 2025 continues to push the boundaries of bourbon craftsmanship. This limited-edition bourbon, finished in American honey barrels and Brazilian Amburana oak barrels, delivers an exotic and

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Unveiling High West Bourye 2025: Exceptional Whiskey Blend

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Unveiling High West Bourye 2025: Exceptional Whiskey Blend Read Post »

High West’s Iconic Bourye Returns for 2025 – A Masterful Blend of Aged Bourbon & Rye Whiskey lovers, rejoice! High West Bourye 2025 Release is here, bringing back one of the brand’s most beloved and premium whiskey blends. Crafted from a meticulously selected combination of rich straight bourbon and rye whiskeys, this 10+ year-old expression

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Bardstown Bourbon New Distillery Reserve: Cathedral French Oak

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Bardstown Bourbon New Distillery Reserve: Cathedral French Oak Read Post »

Bardstown Bourbon Company continues its legacy of bourbon innovation with the launch of Distillery Reserve, a small-batch series showcasing experimental whiskey. The inaugural release, Cathedral French Oak, is a meticulously crafted Kentucky bourbon finished in 300-year-old French Oak barrels originally harvested to restore the Notre Dame Cathedral The inaugural release, Cathedral French Oak, rested in

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Jack Daniel’s Unveils 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey for the First Time in Over a Century

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Jack Daniel’s Unveils 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey for the First Time in Over a Century Read Post »

Newest Release in Jack Daniel’s Aged Series Includes 14-Year-Old, 12-Year-Old Batch 3, and 10-Year-Old Batch 4 Lynchburg, Tennessee (February 24, 2025) – Jack Daniel’s Distillery has announced the release of Jack Daniel’s 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey, marking the brand’s oldest age-stated whiskey in over 100 years. This highly anticipated addition to the Jack Daniel’s Aged Series

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Your Guide to National Bourbon Week in Bardstown 2025

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Your Guide to National Bourbon Week in Bardstown 2025 Read Post »

Bardstown, Kentucky, Welcomes Bourbon Enthusiasts for the Second Annual Celebration BARDSTOWN, KY (Feb. 20, 2025) – Mark your calendars! National Bourbon Week™ is making its highly anticipated return to Bardstown, Kentucky, from June 10-15, 2025. Following a milestone inaugural event in 2024, the second annual celebration will once again bring together world-class distilleries, exclusive tastings,

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