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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Whiskey JYPSI Releases Tribute Double Barreled Bourbon

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A Celebration of Those You Want to Raise a Glass To NASHVILLE, Tenn. – March 5, 2025 – Whiskey JYPSI has unveiled its fourth whiskey release, the Tribute Double Barreled Bourbon. This 86-proof, straight bourbon whiskey, aged for a minimum of four years, undergoes a double-barreling process in new American Oak, creating a rich, smooth, […]

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Old Elk Releases New Slow Cut Blended Straight Bourbon at an Accessible Price

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Crafted with the Signature Slow Cut™ Proofing Process (March 2025) – Old Elk Distillery is bringing its award-winning bourbon to more whiskey lovers with the latest release of Slow Cut Blended Straight Bourbon, now offered at a more affordable price without compromising quality. “The spirit maintains its place as a core whiskey in our lineup,

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Lost Lantern Unveils Spring 2025 Collection: New Cask-Finished American Whiskey

Lost Lantern Unveils Spring 2025 Collection: New Cask-Finished American Whiskey Read Post »

Exploring Innovation & Tradition in American Whiskey Finishing For centuries, whiskey makers have relied on different casks to impart unique flavors to their spirits, and today, cask finishing is a defining element of modern whiskey production. In the U.S., distilleries continue to push boundaries beyond traditional sherry, port, and Madeira cask finishes, crafting innovative expressions

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Southern Distilling Company Expands Contract Services with Statesville Contract Distilling

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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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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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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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