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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Mary Dowling Whiskey Company Adds New Winter Wheat Bourbon

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Mary Dowling Whiskey Company Adds New Winter Wheat Bourbon Read Post »

The Mary Dowling Whiskey Company just expanded their lineup with a new wheated bourbon. From creative mind of Kaveh Zamanian, comes Winter Wheat; a new Wheated Bourbon aged in toasted barrels. After previously launching two unique expressions, including their Tequila Barrel finish, this latest release stands to be slightly more traditional. Press Release Below has […]

Wyoming Whiskey Distillery
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Wyoming Whiskey Taps Brendan Cook As New Master Blender

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Wyoming Whiskey Taps Brendan Cook As New Master Blender Read Post »

Brendan Cook hails from the west coast of Canada. His dream and passion led him half way around the world to Scotland to pursue distilling. After years of producing craft spirits in Scotland, he moved to Brown-Forman where he was Assistant Master Blender. He oversaw brands that were awarded critically, such as whiskey of the

Widow Jane's Black Opal
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Black Opal: The New Crown Jewel Of Widow Jane’s Collection

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Black Opal: The New Crown Jewel Of Widow Jane’s Collection Read Post »

Minimum aged 20 year old bourbons going into a blend? You may think this new release is from some heritage distillery, but you’d be wrong. Widow Jane has announced their oldest and most decadent bourbon yet with the introduction of Black Opal. This limited edition bourbon will be one that will be here today and

Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon from Castle & Key
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Castle & Key Distillery Celebrates 10 Years With New Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon

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Castle & Key Distillery Celebrates 10 Years With New Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon Read Post »

Can you believe how fast time goes? Castle & Key celebrates 10 years since they broke ground on revitalizing the Old Taylor Distillery. And to celebrate, they have released a cask strength wheated bourbon at 107 proof. The bourbon has bright fruity notes that carry over to the palate and on to the finish! We

Cellar Collection from Old Potrero
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Old Potrero Launches New California Cellar Series

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Old Potrero Launches New California Cellar Series Read Post »

Old Potrero is innovating yet again. This time, it’s with different California based wineries. If you don’t know about Old Potrero’s malted rye, it is one of the easiest drinking rye whiskeys on the market. Now, you’ll be able to couple that with the finishing of the some great California Cellars. You will not want

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Gov. Beshear Breaks Ground on New Henderson Distilling Co.

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Gov. Beshear Breaks Ground on New Henderson Distilling Co. Read Post »

There is more bourbon and rye whiskey production coming to Kentucky. This time, it’s going to be in the Western Kentucky county of Henderson. Henderson Distilling Co. broke ground on their new $5 million project today with Governor Andy Beshear present. Full Press Release – This article has been summarized and edited by Bourbon Lens

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