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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Lux Row Distillers Introduces New Small Batch Albariño Cask Finish

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Limited-edition bourbon finished in Albariño wine casks available in March ST. LOUIS (Feb. 20, 2025) – Lux Row Distillers, based in Bardstown, Kentucky, is expanding its innovative bourbon lineup with Lux Row Small Batch Albariño Cask Finish. This expertly crafted bourbon blends 4-year-old wheated and ryed bourbons, finished for an additional six months in Albariño […]

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Raise Your Spirits: Green River’s Humorous Bourbon Campaign Unveiled

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Green River Distilling Co., Kentucky’s 10th oldest licensed distillery, is making history again with its first national bourbon advertising campaign in over 100 years. The “Raise Your Spirits” campaign embraces the brand’s enduring legacy with a humorous, supernatural twist—introducing G.R., the Ghost of Green River, as its spectral spokesperson. (BUSINESS WIRE)–Green River Distilling Co., the

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Single Cask Nation Unveils Six Exclusive Whisky Releases for 2025

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Single Cask Nation announce six new whiskies that will blow you away! NEW YORK, February 19, 2025 – Single Cask Nation™, America’s leading independent bottler, announces six new limited-edition single cask whisky releases exclusively available via its e-commerce platform beginning in March and April. These rare bottlings showcase the founders’ deep knowledge of Scotland’s distilleries,

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Exclusive 2025 Kentucky Derby Bourbon Release Details

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Derby Season is upon us here in Louisville! The announcement of the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience Single Barrel kicks off the busiest time in Louisville. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience is celebrating the Kentucky Derby Festival for the ninth consecutive year with the release of a limited edition Evan Williams Single Barrel

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Cask Strength Bourbon #4: Limited Release from A. Smith Bowman

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A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Bourbon Returns in 2025! FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA (February 17, 2025) – A. Smith Bowman Distillery is bringing back its highly sought-after Cask Strength Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey, an annual high-proof release that showcases the distillery’s commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and bold flavor. Now in its fourth edition, this uncut, non chill-filtered

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Compass Box Unveils Hedonism 2025 Limited Annual Release

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Compass Box Unveils Hedonism 2025 Limited Annual Release Read Post »

Hedonism 2025 Showcases a Bold New Whisky and Artistic Collaboration If you aren’t familiar with Compass Box, Check out our podcast here LONDON, ENGLAND, February 17, 2025 – Compass Box Scotch Whisky continues its tradition of innovation with the release of Hedonism 2025 Limited Annual Release, a blended grain Scotch whisky that elevates the brand’s

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