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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The Rarest Bourbon Yet: BHAKTA 2005 Bourbon “The Elijah Prophecy”

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POULTNEY, VT (December 2, 2024) – BHAKTA Spirits, renowned for its unparalleled library of vintage spirits, has released its most exclusive offering to date: BHAKTA 2005 Bourbon. Limited to just 555 bottles, this ultra-rare bourbon (SRP $1,000) is positioned as a new pinnacle in the luxury whiskey market. Encased in handcrafted wooden boxes and crowned

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Blue Run Spirits Introduces New Limited Edition Ember

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GEORGETOWN, KY (December 3, 2024) – Just in time for the holidays, Blue Run Spirits introduces Ember. It is a limited-edition, high-proof bourbon crafted for the winter season. Bottled at 128.8 proof (64.4% ABV), Ember offers a bold yet nuanced flavor profile with notes of orange, cinnamon, honey, and wood spice. This small-batch Kentucky Straight

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The Best Holiday Gift Guide For Every Whiskey Lover

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The holiday season is here. Tracking down that elusive unicorn whiskey bottle might be a challenge. However, we’ve got your gifting needs covered! Bourbon Lens’ 2024 Holiday Gift Guide highlights some of our favorite brands and whiskeyware, guaranteed to impress. Whether you’re shopping for a seasoned whiskey connoisseur or a budding enthusiast, there’s something here

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Casey Jones Celebrates Milestone with 10th Anniversary Blend

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Casey Jones Distillery celebrates 10 years of distillation with a unique Founder’s 10th Anniversary Blend. This high corn mashbill will bring sweet aromas balanced by traditional moonshine that is still distillate. This bottle will be available this Saturday at the Distillery for $99.99. Marking a Decade of Tradition and Craftsmanship in Kentucky Whiskey Hopkinsville, KY

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New Riff Relaunches Winter Whiskey for the Holidays

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Award-winning distillery’s seasonal release returns to kick off the festive season [Newport, KY – November 22, 2024] – New Riff Distilling plans to warm spirits this holiday season. Its highly anticipated Winter Whiskey returns. This seasonal Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is crafted with malted oats and chocolate malt. It offers a festive twist on traditional

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2XO Gem of Kentucky is the Double-Barreled Bourbon Worth Hunting

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Dixon Dedman, Founder of 2XO, is excited to release the second vintage of his Gem of Kentucky. This double-barreled, single-barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a unique offering. Find out the full details on the release below: Louisville, KY – November 4, 2024 – Renowned whiskey blender Dixon Dedman has launched the second vintage of

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