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.

The Vaults 2024 from Widow Jane
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The New “The Vaults” From Widow Jane Embraces Amburana Finishing

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The Vaults from Widow Jane one of releases bourbon and whiskey drinkers should never overlook is back. This time The Vaults embraces Amburana finishing, which can be hit or miss for us here at Bourbon Lens. Will you be seeking out this new release from Widow Jane? We hope to give it a try and […]

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Hard Truth Distilling Co. Adds Four New Fall Reserve Whiskeys

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Are you looking for your next limited release whiskey? Well, Hard Truth Distilling Co. just added four new Fall Reserve Whiskeys for 2024 and they have you covered. All four of the Fall Reserve Whiskeys highlight unique cooperage or finishing methods. We tried a Maple Brûlée cask finish for the first time at Kentucky Bourbon

Wyoming Whiskey National Parks No. 4
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How Does the New Wyoming Whiskey National Parks No. 4 Stack Up?

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It’s Day 11 of Bourbon Heritage Month and it’s time to drink some Wheated Bourbon. If you are fan of Wheated Bourbon and haven’t tried Wyoming Whiskey, then you are missing out. Every year, they pay homage to the different National Parks across the United States with a very special release whiskey release. Last year’s

Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2024 Sitting on a bar with a glass
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Reviewing New Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2024

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Have you heard we just launched a new podcast featuring Four Roses Master Distiller Brent Elliott? Do yourself a favor and click here to listen. If you love bourbon or Four Roses, you will enjoy the conversation. Brent does a masterful job unpacking how this limited edition bourbon is crafted in the podcast. Now it’s

O.H. Ingram River Aged 2024 Flagship Bourbon bottle
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O.H. Ingram River Aged Releases Exclusive 2024 Flagship Bourbon

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A day ending in Y in the month of September you know what that means right? More new bourbon! This time from our good friends O.H. Ingram River Aged, if you aren’t familiar with a brand listen to our podcast with Hank. Today, they announced their new 2024 Flagship Bourbon release, these are always a

Taylor Duncan's 54 Year Old Highland Park Single Malt
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Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Launches 54-Year Old Highland Park Whisky

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On September 10, 2024, independent bottler Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Ltd revealed a landmark release. They introduced the 54-Year-Old Highland Park Whisky from 1970. This is part of their prestigious Accolade Range. This whisky comes from the same year that The Beatles released their iconic album Let It Be. It is now one of the

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