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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Penelope Bourbon’s New Havana: A Tropical Bourbon Masterpiece

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ST. LOUIS (Dec. 10, 2024) – Penelope Bourbon announces the release of Havana, the latest addition to its award-winning Cooper Series of cask-finished bourbons. Crafted with innovation and indulgence in mind, Havana combines a Caribbean rum cask finish with a distinctive maple syrup cask finish, creating a bourbon experience that’s both rich and tropical. Havana […]

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Join Heaven’s Door Whiskey for an Exclusive Night of Cinema, Cocktails, and Culture

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Celebrate the release of James Mangold’s highly anticipated film, A Complete Unknown, with a one-of-a-kind event hosted by Heaven’s Door Whiskey in Louisville, KY. This December 18, enjoy an evening that blends Bob Dylan’s revolutionary story with Heaven’s Door’s legendary craft spirits at The Last Refuge, Louisville’s iconic “High Church of Bourbon.” About the Event

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The Glenlivet Celebrates 200 Years with Modern Tartan Collaboration Featuring Thomas Doherty

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A Modern Twist on Tradition: The Glenlivet Teams Up with Thomas Doherty to Redefine Tartan In honor of its 200th anniversary, The Glenlivet, the definitive name in single malt Scotch whisky, has unveiled a bold, modern reinterpretation of tartan, created in collaboration with Scottish actor Thomas Doherty. This bespoke tartan design brings a contemporary edge

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High West Distillery Releases New Rye Finished in Casa Noble Marques Añejo and Amburana Barrels

High West Distillery Releases New Rye Finished in Casa Noble Marques Añejo and Amburana Barrels Read Post »

High West Distillery is pushing the boundaries of whiskey craftsmanship. Its latest limited-edition release is a unique rye whiskey. It is finished in Casa Noble Marques Añejo tequila barrels and Amburana barrels. This expression launches nationwide on December 8, 2024. It is a masterful collaboration between two iconic brands. The blend brings whiskey and tequila

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The Rarest Bourbon Yet: BHAKTA 2005 Bourbon “The Elijah Prophecy”

The Rarest Bourbon Yet: BHAKTA 2005 Bourbon “The Elijah Prophecy” Read Post »

POULTNEY, VT (December 2, 2024) – BHAKTA Spirits, renowned for its unparalleled library of vintage spirits, has released its most exclusive offering to date: BHAKTA 2005 Bourbon. Limited to just 555 bottles, this ultra-rare bourbon (SRP $1,000) is positioned as a new pinnacle in the luxury whiskey market. Encased in handcrafted wooden boxes and crowned

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Blue Run Spirits Introduces New Limited Edition Ember

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GEORGETOWN, KY (December 3, 2024) – Just in time for the holidays, Blue Run Spirits introduces Ember. It is a limited-edition, high-proof bourbon crafted for the winter season. Bottled at 128.8 proof (64.4% ABV), Ember offers a bold yet nuanced flavor profile with notes of orange, cinnamon, honey, and wood spice. This small-batch Kentucky Straight

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