DrinkHacker – Review: Lost Lantern Fall 2024 Single Cask Releases
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Based in Vermont, independent bottler Lost Lantern is releasing its oldest whiskeys to date with the 2024 Fall Single Cask Collection. As the craft whiskey movement gains longevity, Lost Lantern has been gradually releasing single casks with older age statements. The newest series features three whiskeys with at least 10 years of maturation and a lone wolf just a day shy of 10 years in age. The independent bottler has generated plenty of interest with past releases, but the age statements on the newest series are sure to turn heads.
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Lost Lantern Spirit Works California Straight Rye 10 Years Old – Spirit Works is located in Sebastopol, California. While Sonoma County is wine country, Spirit Works forges its path with whiskey. This bottling features a mashbill comprised of 70% rye, 20% malted barley, and 10% malted rye. The nose is bright and vibrant as lemon juice and Granny Smith apples start the show. Aromatic cedar and light brown sugar round out the bouquet. Floral notes and coconut debut on the palate. The flavors quickly morph to more Granny Smith apples and cloves on the midpalate, and the finish offers light baking spices met with dried apricot and lemon zest, its crispness reminiscent of a hoppy IPA. 139.2 proof. A- / $150
Lost Lantern New York Distilling Straight Rye 10 Years Old – New York Distilling makes its home in Brooklyn New York. The Brooklyn distillery runs a mashbill composed of 72% rye, 16% corn, and 12% malted barley. Despite being located in the state of New York, the mashbill falls outside the minimum of 75% New York rye needed to be classified as an Empire Rye. Bright lemon zest and grass are the first perfumed aromas to present. Allowing for a moment to air, the 10 years of maturation show up as plum, cinnamon, and soft leather arrive. Granola and leather initially dance on the palate before cloves and black pepper cut in. New York Distilling‘s rye offers an incredibly viscous mouthfeel. Familiar cinnamon and nutmeg usher in the conclusion as coffee and lady fingers wrap things up. 133.8 proof. A / $150
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