A. Smith Bowman Distillery Redefines Bourbon with Hungarian Oak in Final Oak Series Release. Check out our review of the French Oak series: here FREDERICKSBURG, VA (August 4, 2025) – A. Smith Bowman Distillery proudly introduces Abraham Bowman Oak Series: Hungarian Oak, the third and final installment in its experimental Abraham Bowman Oak Series. Launched […]
342: Sizzling New Whiskey Releases of Summer 2025 Read Post »
This week on Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott dive into the wave of exciting whiskey releases that have dropped during the summer of 2025. From heritage distilleries to rising craft brands, the whiskey and bourbon world has been anything but quiet. We kick things off with Starlight Distillery’s milestone 10-Year Bourbon, their oldest bourbon release
Jackson Purchase Distillery Reaches New Level within Kentucky Distillers’ Association Read Post »
Jackson Purchase Distillery, Located in Hickman Kentucky, Joins Kentucky Distillers’ Association’s Heritage Tier. The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) has elevated Jackson Purchase Distillery to Heritage Member status, recognizing it as the 17th distillery to achieve the organization’s highest membership tier. This milestone underscores Jackson Purchase’s rapid growth and commitment to Kentucky Bourbon’s timeless craft. A
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
Heaven Hill Brands Honored as Distillery of the Year BARDSTOWN, Ky., July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Heaven Hill Brands has been named Distillery of the Year at the 2025 New Orleans Spirits Competition, a prestigious accolade announced at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans on July 24, 2025. This recognition celebrates Heaven Hill’s leadership,
New Weller Innovation From Buffalo Trace Distillery Read Post »
Buffalo Trace Distillery Expands Weller’s Wheat Whiskey Legacy FRANKFORT, KY, July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Buffalo Trace Distillery, The World’s Most Award-Winning Distillery, proudly introduces two super-premium wheat whiskey releases: Weller 18 Year Old, the brand’s oldest age statement, and the second edition of Weller Millennium, a new blend of ultra-aged wheat whiskeys. These limited-edition
