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.

Phifer Pavitt Late Night Bottle
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Phifer Pavitt Spirits Opens LATE NIGHT and RESERVE for Public Sale for the First Time

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Former Wine Club Exclusives Launch for Public Purchase at the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival CALISTOGA, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2026) — Phifer Pavitt Spirits is bringing its limited-production bourbon whiskeys, LATE NIGHT and RESERVE, to the public for the first time, with sales beginning at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. The two bourbons, until now reserved exclusively

Brent Elliot with New Four Roses Small Batched Limited Edition
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Four Roses Set to Launch 2026 Limited Edition Small Batch on October 10

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In a Year Defined by Innovation, the Heritage Kentucky Distillery Returns to One of Its Most Celebrated Annual Traditions LAWRENCEBURG, KY (Sept. 1, 2026) — Four Roses Distillery today announced its highly anticipated 2026 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon, arriving October 10. Bottled at barrel strength, the 19th edition of the annual release features a

New Era Lexington Social House
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New Era Whiskey Distillery and Social Club Opens in Downtown Lexington

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Lexington’s First Combination Bourbon Distillery and Social Club Debuts Sept. 2 LEXINGTON, KY (Sept. 2, 2026) — Downtown Lexington has a new bourbon destination. New Era Whiskey — the city’s first combination distillery, gift shop, tasting room and social club — opened to the public today. Founder Zane Brammell cut the ribbon alongside Kentucky Cabinet

Penelope Bourbon Classic Series
Bourbon Lens Podcast

398: Penelope Bourbon’s Danny Polise Talks Classic Series, Cooper Series Growth in Bourbon Lens Return

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398: Penelope Bourbon’s Danny Polise Talks Classic Series, Cooper Series Growth in Bourbon Lens Return Read Post »

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Danny Polise, Founder and Master Blender of Penelope Bourbon, returned to the Bourbon Lens podcast this week for his first appearance on the show in more than five years, joining hosts Jake Lewellen and Scott Dilley to detail the brand’s expansion from a three-product startup into a full whiskey portfolio anchored by

Aussie series by Larrikin
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Larrikin Bourbon Co. Unveils the “Australia Series” for the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival

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Larrikin Bourbon Co. Unveils the “Australia Series” for the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Read Post »

Larrikin Bourbon Co. has announced the “Australia Series,” an exceptionally limited collection of three cask-strength bourbons finished in distinctive Australian barrels, available exclusively at the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival. The series features: The collection was created from just six barrels of 11-year-old Old Elk bourbon. Its high-rye mash bill — 51% corn, 34% rye, and

Swim with a mission bottle raffle line up
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New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlets’ “Bourbon With A Mission” Raffle Offers Nearly $20,000 in Rare Bourbon to Benefit Veterans

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New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlets’ “Bourbon With A Mission” Raffle Offers Nearly $20,000 in Rare Bourbon to Benefit Veterans Read Post »

NEW HAMPSHIRE — New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlets has launched its 2026 “Bourbon With A Mission” charity raffle, offering a prize package valued at nearly $20,000 and featuring more than 30 rare and allocated bottles. Headliners include Pappy Van Winkle 15, 20, and 23 Year, Double Eagle Very Rare, Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old, George T.

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