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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Frey Ranch® Distillery Distribution Expands To Two New States

Frey Ranch® Distillery Distribution Expands To Two New States Read Post »

Come on, one of them has to be Kentucky right? Not yet! Frey Ranch Distribution Expands to Colorado and Illinois. They will get some of the best bourbon and whiskey in all the land. FALLON, NV (January 23, 2025) – Frey Ranch® Distillery, renowned as one of the few true farm-to-glass distilleries in the world, […]

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New Riff Distilling Brings Back Balboa Rye Whiskey

New Riff Distilling Brings Back Balboa Rye Whiskey Read Post »

Balboa Rye is back! Don’t miss your opportunity to grab this award-winning whiskey next Friday starting at 11 am. Newport, KY (Jan. 23, 2025) – New Riff Distilling proudly announces the highly anticipated rerelease of its acclaimed Balboa Rye, a whiskey crafted with heirloom grains that has earned multiple awards since its debut in 2019.

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Knob Creek® and Eli Manning Introduce Limited-Edition “Bold Picks” Bourbon to Celebrate the Big Game

Knob Creek® and Eli Manning Introduce Limited-Edition “Bold Picks” Bourbon to Celebrate the Big Game Read Post »

Scott’s prediction of seeing more crossover opportunities from Episode 314 is coming true again! This time Eli Manning has partnered with Knob Creek for the Big Game. Read the full press release below. CLERMONT, Ky., Jan. 23, 2025 – As anticipation grows for the 2025 Big Game, Knob Creek®, a standout in The Small Batch

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Old Forester Announces the Return of 117 Series: Extra Old

Old Forester Announces the Return of 117 Series: Extra Old Read Post »

Old Forester brings back Extra Old, a highly sought-after limited-edition whisky from its celebrated 117 Series. First introduced in February 2022, this whisky is crafted through an extended double-barreling process that enhances its complexity and flavor. What Makes Extra Old Unique? This expression begins with Old Forester’s popular 1910 whisky, which undergoes an additional 18

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Barrel Stock Trading Co. Appoints New President Joseph Goode

Barrel Stock Trading Co. Appoints New President Joseph Goode Read Post »

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2025) – Barrel Stock Trading Co., a Nashville-based global leader in whiskey investment and barrel trading, announces the appointment of Joseph Goode as its new president. A seasoned finance executive with significant experience in the spirits industry, Goode has played pivotal roles in major acquisitions such as Blue Run Spirits by

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Celebrating Excellence: Chicken Cock Whiskey New Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Destination

Celebrating Excellence: Chicken Cock Whiskey New Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Destination Read Post »

Chicken Cock Whiskey’s Circa 1856 is now an official member of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. This destination will surprise you with its charm and history on Bardstown Square. BARDSTOWN, Ky.– Chicken Cock Whiskey’s Circa 1856 proudly announces its inclusion in the prestigious Kentucky Bourbon Trail® as an official distillery destination. Nestled in the heart of

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