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.

Bottle of Hidden Barn Perfect Harmony on a barrel
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Hidden Barn’s Third Annual Maderia-Finished Bourbon is a “Perfect Harmony”

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Hidden Barn’s Third Annual Maderia-Finished Bourbon is a “Perfect Harmony” Read Post »

The Hidden Barn team is at it again! This time, it’s their third annual Maderia-Finished Bourbon which has been dubbed “Perfect Harmony”. The award-winning Hidden Barn highlights the craftsmanship of their latest release below. SPARTA, KY (Nov. 19, 2024) – Hidden Barn Bourbon proudly announces the release of its third annual Madeira-finished bourbon, Perfect Harmony.

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Loch Lomond Crowned Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year at the 2024 IWSC

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Loch Lomond Crowned Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year at the 2024 IWSC Read Post »

IWSC has crowned their Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year and the winner is… Loch Lomond. This award highlights the craftsmanship of this beautifully crafted Scotch. Check out the full press release below. Alexandria, Scotland (Nov. 2024) – Loch Lomond Whiskies, an independent distiller known for its exceptional craftsmanship, has earned the prestigious Scotch Whisky

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Redwood Empire Whiskey Announces New Haystack Needle Single Barrel Program

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Redwood Empire Whiskey Announces New Haystack Needle Single Barrel Program Read Post »

Redwood Empire is launching its own single-barrel program dubbed Haystack Needle. This single-barrel program will consist of 53 barrels of bourbon and rye whiskey. This will be the first step in sharing the oldest grain-to-glass whiskeys. Graton, Calif. (Nov. 21, 2024) – Redwood Empire Whiskey, a California-based distillery renowned for its craft spirits inspired by

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Southern Distilling Company Limited Edition Southern Star Bourbon Finished in Honey Barrels

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Southern Distilling Company Limited Edition Southern Star Bourbon Finished in Honey Barrels Read Post »

STATESVILLE, N.C. (November 20, 2024) – Just in time for the holiday season, the award-winning Southern Distilling Company is releasing a limited-edition Southern Star Bourbon Finished in Honey Barrels. This exclusive release will only be available at the Southern Distilling Company Tasting Room in Statesville, North Carolina, beginning December 14, 2024, during the distillery’s Honey

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No, Not Get Wasted – We Literally Mean “Get Basted” with Skrewball Whiskey This Thanksgiving

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No, Not Get Wasted – We Literally Mean “Get Basted” with Skrewball Whiskey This Thanksgiving Read Post »

Let’s Get Basted with Skrewball Whiskey this Thanksgiving! The limited edition Skrewball Baster set is the perfect way to celebrate this upcoming holiday season! Read the full press release below! NEW YORK, NY (November 14, 2024) – This Thanksgiving, Skrewball Whiskey, the original peanut butter whiskey, has partnered with rapper Yung Gravy to bring some

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Milam & Greene Whiskey New Cooper’s Hawk Single Barrel Bourbon

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Milam & Greene Whiskey New Cooper’s Hawk Single Barrel Bourbon Read Post »

BLANCO, TEXAS (November 13, 2024) – Milam & Greene Whiskey proudly announces the final release in its acclaimed 2024 Wildlife Collection: Cooper’s Hawk Single Barrel Bourbon. This exclusive, cask-strength bourbon exemplifies the influence of Texas’s unique climate on whiskey aging while honoring the wild beauty of the Cooper’s Hawk, a bird commonly seen soaring above

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