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 Expands with Nationwide Release of Small Batch PX Sherry Cask Finish

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Lux Row Distillers Expands with Nationwide Release of Small Batch PX Sherry Cask Finish Read Post »

Lux Row PX Sherry Finish A Distillery Favorite Goes Nationwide. ST. LOUIS (Jan. 28, 2025) – Lux Row Distillers, based in Bardstown, Kentucky, has announced the national release of its much-anticipated Lux Row Small Batch PX Sherry Cask Finish, expanding its portfolio of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskeys. Previously a distillery exclusive, this unique bourbon will […]

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Barrell Craft Spirits® Launches New Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon

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Barrell Craft Spirits® Launches New Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon Read Post »

New Barrel Craft Spirits Double Barrel Bourbon Releases Featuring Secondary Maturation Now Available in Select Markets LOUISVILLE, KY (January 28, 2025) – Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS), the original independent blender of unique, aged, cask-strength whiskey since 2013, has announced its latest creation. They are launching the Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon. This new release builds

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Doc Holliday Releases New Bottled In Bond Bourbon

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Doc Holliday Releases New Bottled In Bond Bourbon Read Post »

World Whiskey Society (WWS), renowned for its ultra-premium portfolio of rare whiskey expressions, proudly announces the launch of its latest release: Doc Holliday Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This limited-edition bourbon expands the Doc Holliday portfolio, which already includes 7, 8, 10, 11, and 15-year-old expressions. “It’s a remarkable addition to our portfolio and

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Frey Ranch® Distillery Distribution Expands To Two New States

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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

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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

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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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