341: Introducing Bourbon Community Pick #1 from High Bank Distillery Read Post »
Bourbon Community Pick #1: Whiskey War Barrel Select with High Bank Distillery Goes On Sale Monday, August 4th. In this episode of the Bourbon Lens Podcast, Jake and Scott unveil Bourbon Community Pick #1, a special collaboration featuring Whiskey War Barrel Select from High Bank Distillery. This unique bottling marks the launch of an exciting […]
Stitzel-Weller Distillery Announces New I.W. Harper 34-Year-Old Bourbon Read Post »
Distilled in 1989, This Rare Bourbon is Three Decades in the Making. Stitzel-Weller Distillery has announced the release of its rarest I.W. Harper expression to date: I.W. Harper 34-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Distilled in 1989 and matured for over three decades, this release comprises just 11 total bottles, only five of which will be
15 STARS First West Launches as a Trio of New Bourbons in Brand Extension Read Post »
15 STARS Launches New Bourbon Line, First Time Brand Incorporates its Own Distillate into a Blend. 15 STARS has introduced First West, a new line extension featuring three bourbon expressions: Small Batch, Toasted Oak, and Extra Aged 8-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskey. Designed to honor Kentucky’s bourbon heritage, the First West collection combines traditional craftsmanship with modern
Molly Wellmann Joins Hidden Barn Whiskey as New Master Taster Read Post »
Award-winning mixologist and author Molly Wellmann is joining the brand as its new Master Taster. Wellmann, named “Best Bartender / Owner in the Nation” by a leading on-premise spirits media outlet, will contribute to batching and single barrel selections while building on the tasting profile established by Master Blender Emeritus Jackie Zykan. Continuing Hidden Barn’s
The Comprehensive Whiskey Book Hits Shelves September 9, 2025. Award-winning author and spirits expert Noah Rothbaum will release The Whiskey Bible: A Complete Guide to the World’s Greatest Spirit on September 9, 2025, through Workman Publishing. This 600+ page hardcover explores the history, production, and culture of whiskey in a format that is both comprehensive
KSU and Brough Brothers Collaborate on New Bourbon Collection Read Post »
Kentucky State University (KSU) and Brough Brothers Distillery have announced a new partnership resulting in the release of 1886 Select, a collection of five Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey varieties. The collaboration was unveiled during a press conference on July 14 at KSU’s Rufus Ballard Atwood Research Facility, where leaders from both organizations presented research findings
