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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New Spring 2024 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-In-Bond Hitting Markets Soon

New Spring 2024 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-In-Bond Hitting Markets Soon Read Post »

Heaven Hill has had a busy few weeks: The Kentucky Derby, The PGA Championship and now the release of the Spring 2024 Old Fitzgerald. This is one of the releases I look forward to bi-annually from the heritage distillery. Are you going to be looking for this latest release? Fast Facts: Spring 2024 Old Fitzgerald […]

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Sazerac Company Cleans Up at San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Sazerac Company Cleans Up at San Francisco World Spirits Competition Read Post »

The Sazerac Company shines bright at San Francisco World Spirits Competition with 67 spirits medaling and 22 earning prestigious Double Gold. Weller 12 year scored its third consecutive double gold earning it the honor of Platinum. Check out the full details below. Did your favorite spirit from the Sazerac Company win a medal? Louisville, Ky.

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Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Series Pushes New Boundaries

Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Series Pushes New Boundaries Read Post »

Bardstown Bourbon has announced 3 new partnerships for their Collaborative Series, highlighted by a union with Amrut Distillery, renowned for pioneering Indian Single Malts. This is a historic first for American whiskey, as Bardstown Bourbon Company collaborates with Amrut to introduce a unique finish to its bourbon. Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Series – Amrut Indian

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Fortune’s Fool Premium Whiskey Announces New Release

Fortune’s Fool Premium Whiskey Announces New Release Read Post »

Fortune Fool Premium Whiskey – The Overture Facts: Fortune’s Fool, a woman-founded and led whiskey producer, unveils its latest addition to its lineup of premium spirits: The Overture. Following the success of The Prelude, this premium straight rye whiskey is distilled in Kentucky and aged in top-quality barrels from Napa Valley’s Seguin Moreau Cooperage. Crafted

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Coors Spirits Co. Celebrates Success at Prestigious Spirits Competitions

Coors Spirits Co. Celebrates Success at Prestigious Spirits Competitions Read Post »

Coors Spirits Co., established in 2023, houses Molson Coors’ expanding spirits division, reflecting the company’s transition from a beer to a total beverage enterprise. CHICAGO – May 7, 2024 – Coors Spirits Co. shines at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and TAG Global Spirits Awards, with multiple platinum and gold accolades for their acclaimed

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Templeton Distillery Announces New Midnight Rye

Templeton Distillery Announces New Midnight Rye Read Post »

Introducing Templeton Midnight Rye, a groundbreaking blend of American Rye Whiskey and premium dark Port wine, celebrated for its complexity and flavor with a recent Gold Medal win. Crafted to perfection, this whiskey offers a luxurious texture and unparalleled depth of flavor, encapsulated in an enchanting purple label inspired by the midnight sky. Don’t miss

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