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.

Rye Whiskey, Bottled In Bond, Malted Rye Whiskey, Old Potrero
Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Extremely Limited Old Potrero 16 Year Bottled-Bond Rye Whiskey Reviewed

Extremely Limited Old Potrero 16 Year Bottled-Bond Rye Whiskey Reviewed Read Post »

Over the years, the Bourbon Lens has been able to connect with the Bruce Joseph from Old Potrero numerous times. When news of the 16 year old single barrel Old Potrero broke in April, I reached out immediately to see if any samples would be available of this extremely limited run of 432 bottles. Lucky […]

Barrell Bourbon Batch 036, cask strength bourbon, multi-mash bill blend, redesigned bottle label, Barrell Craft Spirits, whiskey blending, aged bourbon, Kentucky bourbon, whiskey transparency, whiskey aficionados.
Bourbon and Whiskey News

Barrell Craft Spirits Latest Batch of Bourbon Features New Design

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Louisville, KY (May 29, 2024) – Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS), the original independent blender of unique aged, cask strength whiskey since 2013, proudly introduces Barrell Bourbon Batch 036. This latest expression showcases a multi-mash bill blend of Indiana (7.5, 8 & 10-year), Kentucky (9-year), and Tennessee (8 & 15-year) bourbon whiskeys. The final blend features

Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, limited edition whisky, family-owned distillery, seasonal distillation, Hotaling & Co., whisky collectors, farm distillery, single estate barley, artisanal spirits.
Bourbon and Whiskey News

Daftmill Introduces New 2010 Cask Strength Single Malt

Daftmill Introduces New 2010 Cask Strength Single Malt Read Post »

SAN FRANCISCO, May 29, 2024 – Daftmill Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is thrilled to introduce a first for the U.S. market – the Daftmill 2010 Cask Strength (58.7% ABV; 700ml; $324.99 SRP). This exclusive limited edition vintage from the family-owned and operated Lowland Distillery is crafted from 15 first-fill ex-bourbon casks, resulting in 2,400

bushmills rare cask 04
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New Bushmills Rare Cask 04 is the Series Finale

New Bushmills Rare Cask 04 is the Series Finale Read Post »

Rare Cask 04 from Bushmills Irish Whiskey undergoes a meticulous triple-cask maturation process. Fast Facts About Bushmills Rare Cask 04: On May 21st, Bushmills Irish Whiskey launched the highly anticipated final addition to their esteemed Rare Cask series. The Rare Cask 04, boasting an impressive 31-year age statement, is expertly crafted and matured in bourbon,

Weller Millennium by Buffalo Trace Distillery
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New Weller Millennium from Buffalo Trace Celebrates Wheat Whiskey

New Weller Millennium from Buffalo Trace Celebrates Wheat Whiskey Read Post »

Weller Millennium is an ultra-aged whiskey from the esteemed Original Wheated Bourbon brand. The Weller lineup has once again expanded. After the release of Daniel Weller in 2023, Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced the release of Weller Millennium. This is a celebration of wheated bourbon and wheat whiskey. The ultra-aged spirit from Buffalo Trace Distillery

Eric Church Whiskey JYPSI batch 002
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Eric Church’s New Release Is Here: Whiskey JYPSI Legacy Batch 002

Eric Church’s New Release Is Here: Whiskey JYPSI Legacy Batch 002 Read Post »

“The Alchemist” embarks on a journey of cross-category blending, incorporating 3 whiskeys, each over 10 years old, sourced from 3 different countries. Celebrity Whiskey is something that you may question, but I am not going to doubt the trio behind Whiskey JYPSI. After a successful launch last year, they are back with their Whiskey JYSPI

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