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In November 1996, fire swept through Heaven Hill's original Bardstown distillery, sending a river of burning bourbon down the campus with smoke visible for miles. Not one life was lost, and Heaven Hill rebuilt. On the eve of that anniversary, Jake Lewellen reads Executive Chairman Max Shapiro's reflection on the fire and tastes the brand-new Heaven Hill Phoenix.Phoenix is 18-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon aged in heavy-char barrels, enriched with a rare touch of 30-year-old reserves distilled at the original Heaven Hill distillery. It's bottled at 107 proof with a suggested retail price of $325.In this Five Minute Fridays tasting, Jake covers:🔥 The story of the 1996 Heaven Hill fire, in Max Shapiro's words🥃 How Phoenix is built: 18-year bourbon plus 30-year reserves from the original distillery👃 Nose: tobacco, leather, brown sugar, caramel, maple and baked apple pie👅 Palate: rich baking spice, char, tobacco and crème brûlée with tannin on the finish🏆 Why it shot to the top of Jake's favorite whiskeys of 2026Timestamps0:00 Welcome to Five Minute Fridays0:28 Max Shapiro on the November 1996 fire0:58 "Not one life was lost"1:27 "What we chose to do next"1:57 Introducing the Phoenix batch2:33 The pour2:51 Nose4:10 Palate4:52 "Bold, dark, rich, but sweet"5:20 A top whiskey of 20265:50 Price and Heaven Hill's tasting notes6:50 A toast to Heaven Hill and BardstownCatch this week's full conversation with Adam Edwards of Heaven Hill on the channel. Have you tried Phoenix? Tell us in the comments 👇Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+.SubscribeSubscribe for more weekly discussions, tastings, and bourbon insights from the Bourbon Lens community.Follow on Instagram: @bourbonlensVisit: www.bourbonlens.comMerch: https://bourbon-lens-shop.printify.me/productsDiscord: https://discord.gg/pd6ys5nRSU#HeavenHill #HeavenHillPhoenix #Bourbon #BourbonReview #KentuckyBourbon #Bardstown #FiveMinuteFridays #BourbonLens #WhiskeyPodcastHeaven Hill Phoenix, Heaven Hill Phoenix review, Heaven Hill fire 1996, Heaven Hill 18 year, 30 year bourbon, 18 year old bourbon, ultra-aged bourbon, Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown bourbon, Kentucky straight bourbon, Max Shapiro, Heaven Hill new release 2026, limited edition bourbon, best bourbon 2026, bourbon tasting, bourbon review, heavy char barrel, 107 proof bourbon, Five Minute Fridays, Jake Lewellen, bourbon podcast, whiskey podcast, Bourbon Lens, Bourbon Lens News

Adam Edwards of Heaven Hill is the first five-time guest on the Bourbon Lens. He joins Jake and Scott at Kentucky Bourbon Festival to break down Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash. It's a 9-year-old, $49.99 blend of Heaven Hill's traditional and wheated bourbon mash bills, and Adam calls it "one of one" on the market.Adam explains why rye overpowers wheat in four-grain bourbons and why the blend needed nine years instead of seven. He also does the math on just how rare an age-stated bottled-in-bond blend is. Then the conversation widens to cover following in Bernie Lubbers' footsteps, the Old Fitz and Larceny flavor spectrum, why barrels older than eight years start to "fail," and why Heaven Hill is building more capacity during a bourbon slowdown.Chapters0:00: Live from Kentucky Bourbon Festival with five-time guest Adam Edwards0:58: Following in Bernie's footsteps2:19: A deep portfolio, a 40-second brand training and Christian Brothers3:37: Two iconic mash bills in one bottle6:21: Why rye dominates four-grain bourbon8:09: Inside the blend, and why it's nine years old instead of seven9:29: Tasting notes with Scott11:13: $49.99 and "one of one": the bottled-in-bond rarity math13:33: How the Heaven Hill name went premium15:09: "Bourbon is dead?" Max Shapira's long view17:49: Will Double Mash stay consistent?18:45: The Heaven Hill bottled-in-bond portfolio20:13: Old Fitz, Larceny and the Decanter Series flavor spectrum22:13: Why barrels older than eight years start to "fail"24:47 ;Bernheim, Old Springs and 3,000 barrels a day25:44: Why big companies are betting on bourbon27:21:Wrap-up and cheersDouble Mash at a glanceDetail: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double MashBlend: About 2/3 traditional bourbon (78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley) and 1/3 wheated bourbon (68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley)Age: 9 yearsProof: 100, Bottled-in-BondOfficial tasting notes:Toasted oak, honey and white pepper on the nose; honey and citrus oil on the palate; caramel and baking spice finishPrice: $49.99 SRPAvailability: Limited quantities nationwide since August 2026In this episodeGuest: Adam Edwards, Heaven HillHosts: Jake Lewellen and ScottRecorded at Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Bardstown, Ky.LinksLearn more: heavenhilldistillery.comSupport the show: Patreon · The Weekly Pour newsletter · YouTube · Instagram

High West turns 20 this year, and it's marking the occasion with the boldest version of its most famous release. Jake sits down with Tara Lindley, Director of Sensory & New Product Development at High West, to talk about A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 14.For the first time, the Rendezvous Rye blend includes whiskey finished in Amontillado, Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, alongside the usual Ruby and Tawny port barrels. It also includes High West rye that sat in port barrels for six years. Tara explains how she builds the blend, why Act 11 is her personal favorite, and why you should let this one rest in the glass for 30 minutes before you drink it.ChaptersTime Chapter0:00 Welcome to the Bourbon Lens0:37 Celebrating High West's 20th anniversary2:03 From 14-component Rendezvous to a deep whiskey library2:58 A decade of Midwinter Night's Dram, from Ruby port to Tawny4:26 What's new in Act 14: sherry casks and six-year port barrels5:53 Acts vs. scenes, explained6:56 How Tara builds the blend9:41 The sensory panel, and why Act 11 is Tara's favorite11:13 How to drink it: let it rest for 30 minutes12:16 The rye "bell curve" on the palate12:59 Older stock or barrel influence?14:32 Dark fruit, sweetness and balance17:10 Wrap-up and cheersAct 14 at a glanceDetail Act 14Base whiskey: High West Rendezvous Rye, straight rye whiskeys aged 4–10 yearsFinish:Ruby and Tawny port barrels, plus Amontillado, Oloroso and PX sherry barrelsProof: 98.6 (49.3% ABV)Filtration: Non-chill filtered, no flavor addedPrice: $124.99 SRPAvailabilityNational limited release, High West General Stores and highwest.comIn this episodeGuest: Tara Lindley, Director of Sensory & New Product Development, High West DistilleryHost: Jake LewellenLinksBuy or learn more: highwest.comSupport the show: Patreon · The Weekly Pour newsletter · YouTube · Instagram

People are drinking Still Austin so fast the distillery had to grow. In Part 2 of our conversation, co-founder and CEO Chris Seals walks Jake and Scott through The Still Austin Quarter: a move from one and a half buildings to ten buildings on six and a half acres, with a live music venue built as the home of "The Musician" from their label.Chris takes us room by room. The Atrium honors Austin musicians before they were famous, with portraits of artists at age 17. The Vinyl Lounge holds 5,000+ records and a bar shaped like a Stratocaster. And thanks to concert posters donated by the Steamboat's owners, the Music Room recreates the legendary 1977 Austin venue — "a room where literally anything can happen."The Quarter's public grand opening is Thursday, Nov. 5, with Shakey Graves in the Music Room at 7:30 p.m. and Adrian Quesada DJing the Vinyl Lounge from 7 p.m.ChaptersTimeChapter0:00Welcome back to Thursday Thoughts0:28"We're gonna run out": why Still Austin is expanding1:27The back fence becomes the front door: The Still Austin Quarter2:24Telling Austin's story without a marketing experience3:05Building the musician's home4:22The Atrium: before they were famous5:26The Vinyl Lounge: 5,000 records and a Stratocaster bar6:58A Stevie Ray Vaughan mixtape and the Steamboat8:38"We recreated the Steamboat"9:12Liquid courage and the life of an Austin musician10:07Wrap-up and thanksChapter times come from the Riverside edit; confirm against the final published file.In this episodeGuest: Chris Seals, co-founder and CEO, Still Austin Whiskey Co.Hosts: Jake Lewellen and ScottVenue: The Still Austin Quarter, 4211 Willow Springs Road, Austin, TXLinksCatch Part 1 from earlier this week: 406: Still Austin Brings Kentucky-Style Bourbon to TexasRead more: The Still Austin Quarter Opens in South Austin, With Shakey Graves Headlining the Nov. 5 Grand OpeningVisit: stillaustin.com/still-austin-quarter · Instagram @stillatxquarterSupport the show: Patreon · The Weekly Pour newsletter · YouTube · Instagram

Is Texas bourbon really bigger? Jake and Scott head south to find out with Chris Seals of Still Austin, one of the most unique craft distilleries in America. Still Austin makes traditional Kentucky-style bourbon and rye in the Texas heat, and the whiskey doesn't taste like it.Chris shares the story behind the distillery. It started as a "feasibility study" meant to bond with his retired dad and turned into a grain-to-glass operation now raising about 23,000 barrels.In this episode:How a father-son bonding project became Still AustinWhy Texas grain is different: white corn, Brassetto rye, and the highest starch content in the U.S.The élevage maturation philosophy, borrowed from Cognac and Armagnac, and what makes Still Austin the largest whiskey producer using itSlow water reduction, aged water, and how they tame tannins in a hot climateTasting The Artist (100% rye) vs. the Cask Strength Rye, a "watercolor vs. technicolor" comparisonThe Musician bourbon mash bill (70% white corn, 25% Brassetto rye, 5% malted barley), plus the Musician Cask StrengthBarrel entry proof, age statements, and what "aged at least two years" really meansInside the new Still Austin Quarter in Austin's Saint Elmo Arts District: 10 buildings on 6.5 acres, a recreated Steamboat music venue, and a musician's home built around 5,000 vinyl albumsWhether you're a bourbon fan, a rye lover, or curious about Texas whiskey, this one will change how you think about whiskey made outside Kentucky.Listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch the full episode on YouTube.🔔 Subscribe for more weekly discussions, tastings, and bourbon insights from the Bourbon Lens community.📸 Follow on Instagram: @bourbonlens🌐 Visit: www.bourbonlens.comMerch: https://bourbon-lens-shop.printify.me/productsDiscord: https://discord.gg/pd6ys5nRSUHASHTAGS#StillAustin #TexasWhiskey #TexasBourbon #BourbonLens #BourbonPodcast #WhiskeyPodcast #RyeWhiskey #CaskStrength #CraftDistillery #AustinTexasKEYWORDSStill Austin, Still Austin Whiskey, Chris Seals, Texas bourbon, Texas whiskey, Texas rye whiskey, Still Austin Musician, Still Austin Artist rye, Still Austin cask strength, 100% rye whiskey, Brassetto rye, white corn bourbon, élevage whiskey, Nancy Fraley, slow reduction whiskey, craft distillery Texas, Austin distillery, Saint Elmo Arts District, Still Austin Quarter, grain to glass, bourbon podcast, whiskey podcast, Bourbon Lens, Jake Lewellen, Scott Bourbon Lens, cask strength bourbon, Texas distillery tour

Can a bourbon drinker fall for Highland single malt? Jake Lewellen tastes Aberfeldy for the first time with Gareth Howells, North American brand ambassador, including the brand-new Aberfeldy 18 Year Old finished in Sangiovese casks.In this episode of Whiskey Lens, you'll learn:✅ Aberfeldy's 127-year story in the heart of Scotland✅ Why a 70+ hour fermentation creates that honeyed profile✅ How ex-bourbon, sherry and wine casks shape each bottle✅ Why the 18's nose reminds Jake of bourbon✅ Why Aberfeldy is unpeated and not all Scotch is smoky🥃 Tasted in this episodeAberfeldy 12 (40% ABV): honey, vanilla, citrus, baking spiceAberfeldy 16 (40% ABV): first-fill Oloroso sherry finish, dark chocolate, dried fruitAberfeldy 18 Sangiovese Cask Finish (46% ABV): limited release, candied citrus⏱️ Chapters0:00 Welcome0:48 Gareth's favorite American whiskeys2:44 The Bacardi whisky portfolio5:43 Aberfeldy's history, 1898 to today11:34 Long fermentation and the honeyed house style12:55 Cask makeup explained14:52 Tasting: Aberfeldy 1223:17 The US lineup and wine cask series26:02 Pricing and value30:05 Tasting: Aberfeldy 1636:32 The blending question39:24 Tasting: Aberfeldy 18 Sangiovese44:27 Was it French oak?50:16 Scotch isn't all peat51:04 Wrap-upListen on your favorite podcast platform and tell us in the comments: what's your gateway Scotch for bourbon drinkers?Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+.Subscribe🔔 Subscribe for more weekly discussions, tastings, and bourbon insights from the Bourbon Lens community.📸 Follow on Instagram: @bourbonlens🌐 Visit: www.bourbonlens.comMerch: https://bourbon-lens-shop.printify.me/productsDiscord: https://discord.gg/pd6ys5nRSUHashtags#WhiskeyLens #Aberfeldy #ScotchWhisky #HighlandSingleMalt #WhiskyTasting #BourbonLens #WhiskeyPodcastKeywordsAberfeldy, Aberfeldy 18 Sangiovese, Aberfeldy 12, Aberfeldy 16, Aberfeldy review, Highland single malt, Scotch tasting, Scotch for bourbon drinkers, Sangiovese cask finish, wine cask whisky, Gareth Howells, Jake Lewellen, Dewar's, whisky podcast, whiskey tasting, new Scotch release 2026, Whiskey Lens, Bourbon Lens, Bourbon Lens News

Bardstown Bourbon Company Master Blender Dan Callaway joins Jake and Scott of Bourbon Lens to taste and break down three of the year's most talked-about American whiskeys: the 99-point Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish, the Garryana Oak 2026 Discovery, and the polarizing Victoria Pineapple Barrel Finish.Dan explains how Bardstown Bourbon Company blends Indiana and Kentucky bourbon and rye with single malt barrels, Barbados pineapple rum casks, and rare Pacific Northwest Garryana oak. He also covers the 2026 label redesign, the growth of Green River Whiskey in Owensboro, the first-of-its-kind honey bourbon, and what it was like to appear on 60 Minutes.If you love bourbon reviews, whiskey blending, finished bourbon, and Kentucky distillery stories, this episode is for you.In this episode:Why Bardstown redesigned its core bottle and how it makes ordering at the bar easierLochs of Jura: a 32-month finish in ex-Jura single malt barrels (ex-bourbon and ex-sherry), 104 proofGarryana Oak Discovery: campfire, s'mores, and wood sugar from handmade barrelsVictoria Pineapple Barrel Finish: 27 months in rum casks, then fresh pineapple and stavesHow rickhouse floor placement changes a whiskeyCocktail ideas: highballs, tiki drinks, and a PainkillerChapters:0:00 Welcome and meet Dan Callaway1:04 Bardstown Bourbon's 2026 package redesign4:09 Green River Whiskey, Distillery Select, and Owensboro5:35 The honey bourbon and the barrel-leak lessons8:03 Dan on 60 Minutes9:30 From Distillery Reserve experiments to national releases10:49 Tasting #1: Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish21:41 The 99-point IWSC score23:13 Tasting #2: Garryana Oak Discovery27:35 Barrels, rickhouse floors, and the art of blending31:11 Tasting #3: Victoria Pineapple Barrel Finish38:34 How to drink it: highballs and tiki38:55 Where to find it: Kentucky Bourbon Festival39:08 Final thoughtsChapter times come from the raw recording. Please check them against your final edit before posting.Subscribe🔔 Subscribe for more weekly discussions, tastings, and bourbon insights from the Bourbon Lens community.📸 Follow on Instagram: @bourbonlens🌐 Visit: www.bourbonlens.comMerch: https://bourbon-lens-shop.printify.me/productsDiscord: https://discord.gg/pd6ys5nRSUHashtags#BourbonLens #BardstownBourbon #BardstownBourbonCompany #LoftedSpirits #LochsOfJura #Garryana #PineappleWhiskey #BourbonReview #BourbonTasting #WhiskeyPodcast #BourbonPodcast #KentuckyBourbon #FinishedBourbon #DanCallaway #GreenRiverWhiskeyKeywordsBardstown Bourbon Company, Bardstown Bourbon review, Dan Callaway, Lofted Spirits, master blender interview, Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish, Jura single malt barrels, Bardstown Bourbon Discovery 2026, Garryana oak whiskey, Garryana oak bourbon, Victoria Pineapple Barrel Finish, pineapple rum cask whiskey, finished bourbon, split base whiskey, 95/5 rye bourbon, Green River Whiskey, Distillery Select, honey bourbon, IWSC 99 points, Kentucky Bourbon Festival, bourbon podcast, bourbon tasting, whiskey review, bourbon cocktails, Bourbon Lens

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.Jake Norris covers:How he went from Stranahan's and Laws to building his own Colorado distilleryA hybrid still design: a continuous column stripper paired with a 4-plate pot columnWhy Colorado's altitude, microbiome, and locally grown grain shape the whiskeyThe Curated Barrel Project: eight quarterly releases of 7-year-old high-rye bourbon, including an unfinished control, an oloroso sherry cask finish, and a port cask finish still to comeThe vinyl-record idea behind each release: a handwritten zine, a Spotify playlist, and 50-person chef-driven warehouse dinnersWhy whiskey isn't dying, just repositioning, and why he is "anti-snobbery"Learn more at thecuratedbarrelproject.com⏱️ Chapters0:00 Meet Jake Norris1:17 From Stranahan's to Laws Whiskey House3:16 Building his own distillery5:24 Continuous column + pot column design9:22 Colorado terroir, altitude & local grain16:29 Watercolor, whiskey & learning your still18:13 Origin of the Curated Barrel Project24:26 The vinyl record idea, zines & playlists29:16 The releases: control, oloroso & port32:11 Membership & warehouse dinners34:30 Whiskey's future & anti-snobbery36:54 Where to find Curated Barrel ProjectSubscribe🔔 Subscribe for more weekly discussions, tastings, and bourbon insights from the Bourbon Lens community.📸 Follow on Instagram: @bourbonlens🌐 Visit: www.bourbonlens.comMerch: https://bourbon-lens-shop.printify.me/productsDiscord: https://discord.gg/pd6ys5nRSUHashtags#BourbonLens #JakeNorris #CuratedBarrelProject #ColoradoWhiskey #BourbonPodcast #WhiskeyPodcast #Bourbon #CaskFinish #CraftDistilling #Stranahans #HighRyeBourbon #WhiskeyKeywordsJake Norris, Curated Barrel Project, Colorado whiskey, Stranahan's founding distiller, Laws Whiskey House, bourbon podcast, whiskey podcast, craft distilling, cask finish bourbon, oloroso sherry cask bourbon, port cask finish, high rye bourbon, direct to consumer whiskey, craft distillery startup, hybrid column pot still, whiskey club membership, whiskey zine, anti-snobbery whiskey, whiskey market 2026, Bourbon Lens

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 Corn, Matt Cusack, and Marcus Neiman.In this Five Minute Fridays tasting, Jake covers:🥃 Why rye is surging, with Angel's Envy's Peach Brandy Cask finished rye, Silverthorn's 13-year, Dark Arts' 15-year, and Joseph Magnus' batched rye🥃 Nose: apricot, peach, brûléed sugar, candied orange, honeysuckle, and a "hot toddy" aroma🥃 Palate: fruit cocktail syrup, star anise, warm baking spices, and heavy oak on the finish🥃 Why this high-rye rye drinks with the complexity of a high-rye bourbon, which makes it a good pick for bourbon drinkers who find rye too spicy🥃 Jake's verdict: one of the top rye whiskeys he's had in 2026⏱️ Chapters0:00 Intro: a new Illinois rye from Proof & Precedent0:42 Why this release matters1:10 Rye whiskey is having a moment2:02 Nose: apricot, peach & candied orange2:53 First sip: 121.6 proof4:13 Verdict: rye for bourbon drinkers5:15 Final thoughts & ratingHave you tried Proof & Precedent? Tell us in the comments!🔔 Subscribe for more weekly discussions, tastings, and bourbon insights from the Bourbon Lens community.📸 Follow on Instagram: @bourbonlens🌐 Visit: www.bourbonlens.comMerch: https://bourbon-lens-shop.printify.me/productsDiscord: https://discord.gg/pd6ys5nRSUHashtags#ProofAndPrecedent #RyeWhiskey #IllinoisWhiskey #WhiskeyReview #BourbonLens #FiveMinuteFridays #StraightRye #BarrelProof #WhiskeyTasting #BourbonCommunityKeywordsProof and Precedent, Proof & Precedent review, Proof and Precedent rye whiskey, Illinois rye whiskey, 11 year old rye whiskey, 121.6 proof whiskey, straight rye whiskey, high proof rye, small batch rye, rye whiskey review, new whiskey release 2026, best rye whiskey 2026, rye whiskey tasting notes, Sipping Corn, Brian Harris, Matt Cusack, Marcus Neiman, rye whiskey for bourbon drinkers, Five Minute Fridays, whiskey podcast, bourbon podcast, bourbon review, Bourbon Lens, Jake Lewellen

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, from new hotels and downtown tasting rooms to the Bourbon Capital District, where you can carry your drink from bar to bar.Sam shares the story behind the Bourbon Capital Alliance, the nonprofit uniting 10 partner distilleries, and how National Bourbon Week grew from a 30-minute lawn ceremony in 2018 into an eight-day event in 2026. He also shares new data showing bookings from 37 states and 70% of them from out of state.You'll also hear about the new Bourbon Capital Diplomat Certification Program, a hospitality course that teaches bartenders and servers about bourbon, Bardstown history and proper pours. We get into why it matters, what Jake and Scott scored on the exam, and what's coming for National Bourbon Week 2027.⏱️ Chapters0:12 – Welcome and meet Sam Lacy1:17 – What the Bourbon Capital Alliance does2:41 – How the BCA started (2016–2026)5:34 – New hotels, restaurants and the premium shift downtown7:37 – The Bourbon Capital District (open carry downtown)8:33 – Downtown tasting rooms: Chicken Cock, Old Steel House, Boundary Oak, The Bard14:14 – The history of National Bourbon Week18:53 – 2026 data: 37 states, 70% out-of-state bookings23:19 – The Bourbon Capital Diplomat Program35:24 – Why proper glassware and "pour, not shot" matter41:06 – What's next for National Bourbon Week 202749:16 – How to sign up: Academy, Guild and National Bourbon WeekResources mentionedBourbon Capital Academy (Diplomat Program, $75): BourbonCapitalAcademy.comNational Bourbon Week: NationalBourbonWeek.comBourbon Capital Guild (member lottery): BourbonCapitalGuild.comSubscribe for more weekly discussions, tastings, and bourbon insights from the Bourbon Lens community.Follow on Instagram: ⁨@bourbonlens⁩Visit: www.bourbonlens.comMerch: https://bourbon-lens-shop.printify.me/productsDiscord: https://discord.gg/pd6ys5nRSHashtags#BourbonLens #Bardstown #BourbonCapitalOfTheWorld #NationalBourbonWeek #BourbonTourism #BourbonPodcast #KentuckyBourbon #BourbonTrail #BourbonCapitalAllianceKeywordsBardstown bourbon tourism, Bourbon Capital Alliance, Sam Lacy, Bourbon Capital of the World, National Bourbon Week 2027, Bourbon Capital Diplomat, Bourbon Capital Academy, Bourbon Capital Guild, Bourbon Capital District, Bardstown Kentucky, Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Bardstown distilleries, Bardstown tasting rooms, Bardstown hotels, things to do in Bardstown, bourbon certification program, bourbon education, bourbon hospitality training, Potter Jane Distilling, Limestone Branch, Heaven Hill, Maker's Mark, Lux Row, Bardstown Bourbon Company, Kentucky Bourbon Festival, bourbon podcast, Bourbon Lens, Jake Lewellen