Bourbon Lens
Bourbon LensBourbon Lens is the podcast for every whiskey drinker. During this project, we look to explore the whiskey and bourbon industry, learn more about our favorite spirit, and interview industry insiders, makers, entrepreneurs, and business people. We welcome you on this journey with us. Bourbon Lens was founded by Jake and Scott from Louisville, Kentucky. We have grown our appreciation for Kentucky's ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 460 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesLeisure | |||
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Jake Norris was the founding head distiller of Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey and later of Laws Whiskey House. He joins Jake Lewellen on The Bourbon Lens to talk about the Curated Barrel Project, his direct-to-consumer, cask-finished bourbon series.
J... more
Is rye whiskey having a moment? Jake Lewellen reviews Proof & Precedent, a brand-new 11-year-old straight rye whiskey from Illinois bottled at 121.6 proof (60.8% ABV). It's a small batch blend of Illinois ryes, created with Brian Harris of Sipping Co... more
How did Bardstown go from a quick distillery stop to a true bourbon destination? Bourbon Lens hosts Jake and Scott sit down with Sam Lacy, Executive Director of the Bourbon Capital Alliance (BCA), to break down the growth of Bardstown bourbon tourism... more
Steve Beam of Limestone Branch joins Bourbon Lens to pour and break down the brand-new 2026 Yellowstone 101, a limited edition blend of 14 and 8 year old Kentucky straight bourbon double finished in Ruby and Tawny port casks.
Steve shares how he bui... more
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Great, entertaining and informative! …. But it’s reposado not respoado, just saying…lol
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Apple Podcasts5Brax1126United States2 years ago - Super fun podcast!
The podcast itself is informative and they have great interviews. I’ve been introduced to so many different brands and learned a lot about bourbon and other American whiskey by listening. The real amazing part is the community that goes along with the podcast. If you want to get involved further they make is so easy and approachable! I’ve recommended this podcast to people in real life so I may as well do it here too! If you like whiskey this podcast is a great listen!
Apple Podcasts5BrateBrateBrateUnited States4 years ago - Great Content, It’ll Expand Your Horizons!
The interviews are thoughtful and insightful, and the content is great for both beginners and enthusiasts alike! I don’t have much time to listen to podcasts, but when I do, this is the number one option in my book!
Apple Podcasts5Bad at making nicknamesUnited States4 years ago - Best American whiskey podcast out there
The best conversations with distilleries I’ve ever heard. The Dads Hat and Kings County interviews are both superb.
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Apple Podcasts | #214 | United States/Leisure/Hobbies |
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Apple Podcasts | #129 | Ukraine/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #214 |  Finland/Leisure/Hobbies |
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What is Bourbon Lens about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show centers on the bourbon and broader whiskey world, featuring in-depth conversations with distillers, brand founders, Masters of Whiskey, and other industry insiders. Topics commonly explored include blending, aging practices, maturation strategies, brand storytelling, experiential marketing, and how niche or regional programs fit into national and international markets. Episodes often spotlight innovative releases, collaborations, and educational angles that help enthusiasts understand terroir, mash bills, and production philosophy while offering practical tasting notes and behind-the-scenes insights. The format tends to blend technical detail with accessible storytelling, making it useful for both whiskey newcomers and seasoned fa... more
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2. Bourbon Pursuit
3. This is My Bourbon Podcast
4. Bourbon Matters
5. The Mash Up
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Bourbon Lens launched 8 years ago and published 460 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Bourbon Lens include:
1. Sam Lacy
2. Steve Beam
3. Whitney Rye
4. Nicole Austin
5. Brian Sprantz
6. Brian Martin
7. Brian Landry
8. Danny Polose
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