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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New Remus Gatsby Reserve 2024: A Limited-Edition Bourbon

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Remus Gatsby Reserve 2024 is coming soon. Last year’s edition was a prime of example of excellent whiskey from the Ross & Squibb Distillery. When Ross & Squibb release extra-aged spirits, it is something that you should be looking for! Remus Gatsby Reserve 2024: Ultra-Limited Bourbon from Ross & Squibb Returns ST. LOUIS (Nov. 12, […]

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Evan Williams Announces 15 New Grants from American-Made Heroes Foundation

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BARDSTOWN, KY, November 11, 2024 – In honor of Veterans Day, Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has proudly announced its 2024 American-Made Heroes Foundation Fund grant recipients. The fund is awarding $75,000 to 15 organizations. These organizations are dedicated to enhancing the lives of U.S. veterans. These grants, called Veteran Community Action Grants, fund

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Compass Box Launches Secrets of Smoke Limited Edition Scotch Whisky

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London, England, November 11, 2024 – Compass Box has unveiled its newest limited edition. Secrets of Smoke is a 52% ABV peated Scotch whisky. It celebrates the unexpected sweetness in smoky malts. Secrets of Smoke is available globally. It has a limited release of 9,792 bottles. The 700ml bottle has a suggested retail price of

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Don’t Trash Glass Launches New Partnership with Barton 1792

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Don’t Trash Glass partners with one of our recent podcast Barton 1792. This program aims to help glass recycling efforts across Kentucky, the Bourbon Capital of the World. Full details below on this great new partnership. Full Press Release Below: November 11, 2024 | Bardstown, KY – The Don’t Trash Glass program has partnered with

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Jeptha Creed Launches Limited Red, White & Blue Kentucky Straight Bourbon to Honor Veterans and Support CreatiVets

Jeptha Creed Launches Limited Red, White & Blue Kentucky Straight Bourbon to Honor Veterans and Support CreatiVets Read Post »

Shelbyville, KY – October 28, 2024 – Jeptha Creed Distillery is a Kentucky craft distillery. It is run by the dynamic mother-daughter team, Joyce and Autumn Nethery. The distillery is excited to introduce the third batch of its Red, White & Blue Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This special edition bourbon honors our nation’s veterans. A

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