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.

Barrell Craft Spirits Ice Wine Finish
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Barrell Craft Spirits Launches New Cask Finish Series: Ice Wine

Barrell Craft Spirits Launches New Cask Finish Series: Ice Wine Read Post »

What was the first new whiskey I tried at Kentucky Bourbon Festival? You guessed it, Barrell Craft Spirits Cask Finish Series: Ice Wine. It was an easy sipping, yet complex pour. It made Joe, Barrell CEO, happy that I went for their latest innovation. Will you be grabbing a bottle? Full Press Release On Barrell […]

True Story Bourbon and True Story Rye Whiskey
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Wes Henderson Launches New True Story By Saga Spirits Group

Wes Henderson Launches New True Story By Saga Spirits Group Read Post »

Wes Henderson is back after a short stint away after leaving Angel’s Envy. True Story is a new premium whiskey brand that focuses on modern finishing processes. The news today shares a release date of 10/10 for their flagship Finished Bourbon and Finished Rye Whiskey. Not only will they have uniquely finished products they are

Benromach Single Malt Scotch Whisky in a box
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Benromach Distillery Unveils New Limited-Edition 50-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky

Benromach Distillery Unveils New Limited-Edition 50-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky Read Post »

As a traditional American Whiskey drinker it is always intrigued to me to know how a 50 year old single malt would taste. Well, Benromach sent me a small sample and I will get to try it with their Master Distiller in the coming weeks. Until then, we will leave with the press release that

Hidden Barn Organic Wheated Bourbon
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Hidden Barn Launches New Organic Wheated Bourbon

Hidden Barn Launches New Organic Wheated Bourbon Read Post »

This past weekend, Hidden Barn Organic Wheated Bourbon was launched at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. The bottle, with its bright red and colorful label, stood out as you walked by the booth. It packed solid flavor and is definitely something that piqued my interest at the festival. About Hidden Barn Organic Wheated Bourbon Press Release

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