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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Ol’ New Riff Bourbon Reviewed Ahead Of New Podcast

Ol’ New Riff Bourbon Reviewed Ahead Of New Podcast Read Post »

Next week, we’re launching a new podcast featuring New Riff Distilling. This week, we are hosting co-founder Jay Erisman for our Bourbon Lens Patreon Tasting Club. Don’t forget to join our Patreon, because it’s a great time. To prepare for tonight’s tasting, I am sitting down with Ol’ New Riff Bourbon. This is a special […]

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Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience Expands with Five Brothers Bar & Kitchen

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Five Brothers Bar & Kitchen is open for lunch and dinner in Bardstown. It caters to those people making the trip to the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience. In our recent trip to the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience, we were able to sit down for the lunch. It was a simple, yet tasty menu. When you

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Hoste Premium Ready Made Cocktails Adds New Perfect Manhattan

Hoste Premium Ready Made Cocktails Adds New Perfect Manhattan Read Post »

Do you like making your own cocktails? If you are like me probably not, but don’t fret Hoste has you covered. Whether their award winning Gold Fashioned or their brand new Perfect Manhattan they have you covered! Key Takeaways: [CHICAGO, IL – September 2024] – Hoste, the brand behind the award-winning Gold Fashioned, proudly announces

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Wyoming Whiskey Launches New National Parks No. 4 and Old Faithful Straight Bourbon Whiskies

Wyoming Whiskey Launches New National Parks No. 4 and Old Faithful Straight Bourbon Whiskies Read Post »

Its the best time of year! New bourbon is dropping every day! We feel like a kid in a candy store! We are very excited for Wyoming Whiskey National Parks No. 4. Last year, Wyoming Whiskey National Parks No. 3 was one of (if not) my favorite wheated bourbons! Wyoming Whiskey is also launching a

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Reviewing Durant & Booth A New Brand To Bourbon Lens

Reviewing Durant & Booth A New Brand To Bourbon Lens Read Post »

The Calistoga Depot Distillery brings you Durant & Booth Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in Cabernet Sauvignon Barrels. This bourbon peaked my interest with a 5 year age statement and a unique mashbill. Not to mention is finished in one of my favorite red wines let’s dive into our latest review! Just the Facts: Durant

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