Bourbon Lens

In this episode of The Bourbon Lens Podcast, Jake and Scott sit down with members of the team behind Burnt Tavern Bourbon, a new bourbon developed by William Berkele Distillery in collaboration with renowned whiskey...

Bourbon Lens heads to Lexington, Kentucky for an on-location episode at the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits, located at the University of Kentucky. We sit down with Alexa Narel, Operations Manager for the...

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott sit down with Field of Dreams Whiskey Co-founders Andy Keller and Drew Storen, former Major League Baseball pitcher, to talk about how their shared passion for the game...

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott welcome back Pete Barger, Co-Founder and CEO of Southern Distilling Company and Statesville Contract Distilling, for an in-depth conversation about the growth and...

Jake and Scott sit down with Shane Armstrong of Westland Distillery to explore the growing American Single Malt movement. Westland has helped pioneer the category through innovation, transparency, and a true sense of...

Bourbon Lens is joined by Ari Sussman, Whiskey Maker for Three Chord Bourbon, to talk about the brand's newly released Volume 2 Series — a refreshed lineup featuring bold new blends, labels, and a creative direction...

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake sits down with Alex Buck, Co-Founder and Managing Distiller of Warfield Distillery & Brewery in Ketchum, Idaho. The two discuss the origins of Warfield, how Alex transitioned from a...

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott explore how certain new whiskey releases capture a true sense of place — from the rickhouses of Kentucky to the hills of Tennessee. They start with the latest installment...

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott dive deep into Heaven Hill's newest innovation — the Grain to Glass® Specialty Barrel Series. The series launches with three unique whiskeys, each aged entirely in...

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott turn the spotlight on the craft and independent distilleries making waves across the Bourbon and American Whiskey landscape. From Kentucky to Nevada, Colorado to New York...

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott sit down with Joe O'Sullivan, Master Distiller at Minden Mill Distilling, to discuss his journey in American Whiskey and what makes Minden Mill one of Nevada's most...

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott tackle a hot topic in the bourbon world: does great bourbon have to be high proof? While barrel-strength and cask-strength whiskeys continue to dominate the conversation...

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott recap their time at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, sharing highlights from the annual celebration of Bourbon in Bardstown, Kentucky. From new releases to conversations...

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott dive into the highly anticipated Four Roses 2025 Limited Edition Small Batch release. Bottled at barrel strength and showcasing some of Four Roses' most unique recipes...

Celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month with a special Bottled-in-Bond showdown! In this episode, Jake and Scott sit down to compare two 7 Year Bottled-in-Bond Bourbons: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year and Old Grand-Dad 7...

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake sits down with Eric Gregory, President of the Kentucky Distillers' Association (KDA), to officially kick off Bourbon Heritage Month. Eric shares insights on the current state of the...

In this episode of the Bourbon Lens Podcast, Jake and Scott sit down with Rick and Ricky Johnson, the father-son duo behind 15 STARS Fine Aged Bourbon. Known for their dedication to craftsmanship and innovation, the...

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake sits down with Brian Luftman, Co-Founder of Never Say Die Bourbon, to explore the unique story behind the brand. From its Kentucky roots to its transatlantic journey to England...

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake sits down with Colby and Ashley Frey, the husband-and-wife duo behind Frey Ranch Distillery in Fallon, Nevada. We dive into what it takes to operate a true farm distillery in a...

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...

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...

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott take a deep dive into one of the most iconic bottles in American whiskey: Wild Turkey 101. From its long-standing role as a go-to everyday bourbon to the newly released...

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott sit down to explore two highly anticipated Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond releases from Heaven Hill Distillery. The featured bourbons include: Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old...

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott sit down with Chris Canale, Founder of Old Dominick Distillery, and David Valentine, the Memphis Distillery's Head Distiller and Lead Blender. The conversation dives into...

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott are joined by world-renowned bartender and cocktail pioneer Charles Joly. A James Beard Award-winning mixologist and co-founder of Crafthouse Cocktails, Charles brings...