Bottle Raiders – Explore Beyond Bourbon and Rye With These 10 Delightful Wheat Whiskeys
Read the full article here In the world of American whiskey, bourbon and rye tend to dominate the shelves and the spotlight. But if you’re a fan of smooth, sweet and approachable pours, there’s another style worth exploring: wheat whiskey. This lesser-known category is highly underrated — and we’re here to showcase the best of […]
Breaking Bourbon – Review: Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #4: Watershed Distillery Ohio Straight Bourbon Finished in a Nocino Cask
Read the full review here With an aroma that is sure to bring a smile to your face, this extra-aged Nocino finished bourbon from Watershed Distillery is a great example of the unique whiskeys that Lost Lantern is seeking out for their releases. This bourbon is a spice-filled flavor bomb from start to finish. A […]
Decanter – US Whiskey: Beyond The Barrel
Read the full article here Cask finishing has become a key part of whiskey-making around the world. Producers in the US are using interesting cask finishes to add unique local flavours to their whiskeys. Carissa Chesanek finds out more and recommends six bottles to try. American whiskey cask finishes aren’t necessarily new. Many are finished […]
Bottle Raiders – 10 Best Whiskeys We Tasted In April 2025, Ranked
Read the full article here From Texas rye to Japanese elegance, here are the top 10 whiskeys that stood out last month. We spent April 2025 doing what we do best: sniffing, sipping and taking way too many tasting notes. This month’s standout pours came from an eclectic variety of locations — Kentucky, Texas, Utah, […]
Breaking Bourbon – Review: Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #3: Starlight Distillery Straight Bourbon Finished in a Honey Cask
Read the full review here Leaning heavily into its finishing barrel, Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #3 is a honey-forward finished bourbon through and through. This is a honey cask finished bourbon that leans heavily into its finish. It’s the first honey finished bourbon I’ve had that brings out a noticeably honeycomb flavor, which makes […]
Inside Hook – The Best New Whiskeys To Drink This May
Read the full article here Lost Lantern Spring 2025 Finish Collection Various | 45.85 – 63.25% ABV | No Age Statements This is the first time Lost Lantern, an independent bottler in Vermont that we quite like, has released a collection made entirely of finished whiskies. The bottles include whiskies finished in casks that formerly […]
