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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Exclusive 2025 Kentucky Derby Bourbon Release Details

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Derby Season is upon us here in Louisville! The announcement of the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience Single Barrel kicks off the busiest time in Louisville. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience is celebrating the Kentucky Derby Festival for the ninth consecutive year with the release of a limited edition Evan Williams Single Barrel […]

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Cask Strength Bourbon #4: Limited Release from A. Smith Bowman

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A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Bourbon Returns in 2025! FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA (February 17, 2025) – A. Smith Bowman Distillery is bringing back its highly sought-after Cask Strength Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey, an annual high-proof release that showcases the distillery’s commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and bold flavor. Now in its fourth edition, this uncut, non chill-filtered

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Compass Box Unveils Hedonism 2025 Limited Annual Release

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Hedonism 2025 Showcases a Bold New Whisky and Artistic Collaboration If you aren’t familiar with Compass Box, Check out our podcast here LONDON, ENGLAND, February 17, 2025 – Compass Box Scotch Whisky continues its tradition of innovation with the release of Hedonism 2025 Limited Annual Release, a blended grain Scotch whisky that elevates the brand’s

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Frey Ranch Unveils the New 100% Unmalted Barley Whiskey

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Frey Ranch unveils new 100% Unmalted Barley Whiskey. FALLON, NV (February 21, 2025) – Whiskey lovers, get ready for a one-of-a-kind tasting experience as Frey Ranch® Distillery introduces Frey Ranch 100% Barley Whiskey, the latest addition to its Single Grain Series. This groundbreaking release is the first-ever unmalted barley whiskey from the farm-to-glass distillery, delivering

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Marlene Holmes Becomes First Female U.S. Distiller in Whiskey Magazine Hall of Fame

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Check out the Bourbon Lens interview with Marlene before the awards: BLANCO, Texas (February 14, 2025) – Marlene Holmes, master distiller of Milam & Greene Whiskey, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone as one of the first American women—and the only female distiller in the U.S.—to be inducted into Whisky Magazine’s Hall of Fame. Recognized as

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Frey Ranch Joins University of Kentucky’s Estate Whiskey Alliance®

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Estate Whiskey Alliance® adds Frey Ranch as one of it’s newest members. Fallon, NV (February 13, 2025) – Frey Ranch Distillery proudly announces its partnership with the University of Kentucky’s Estate Whiskey Alliance® (EWA), reinforcing its commitment to local sourcing, sustainability, and farm-to-glass whiskey production. As one of the few true estate distilleries in the

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