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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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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Hoste Cocktails Unveils New 2024 Gold Fashioned

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Hoste 2024 Gold Fashioned features a Hazmat Bourbon! Chicago, IL – October 18, 2024 – Hoste Cocktails is thrilled. They are releasing the highly anticipated 2024 edition of the Gold Fashioned. This exclusive, limited-edition Old Fashioned cocktail brings a new level of depth and complexity. It features a carefully curated blend of rare aged bourbons

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Rabbit Hole Distillery Launches Limited Edition 8-Year Boxergrail Founder’s Collection Rye Whiskey

Rabbit Hole Distillery Launches Limited Edition 8-Year Boxergrail Founder’s Collection Rye Whiskey Read Post »

Kentucky-Based Craft Distillery Unveils Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey in New Limited Release Louisville, KY – October 24, 2024 – Rabbit Hole Distillery is excited to release the Boxergrail Founder’s Collection. It is an 8-year-old, cask strength Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. This limited edition continues Rabbit Hole’s award-winning journey in rye whiskey, following the legacy

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New: Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Returns & Weller’s 25th Anniversary

New: Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Returns & Weller’s 25th Anniversary Read Post »

Buffalo Trace is taking center stage today with the news that the 2024 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection is hitting shelves. This collection of American Whiskeys is one of the most desirable releases for every whiskey lover on an annual basis. Additionally, this year’s lineup pays homage to the acquisition of the Weller brand 25 years

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