Drinkhacker – Review: Lost Lantern Spring 2025 Finish Collection Releases
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Lost Lantern, an independent bottler based in Vergennes, Vermont, has earned a well-deserved reputation for curating some of the most exceptional single barrels of straight whiskeys from the finest small distilleries across the United States. Known for their commitment to quality, Lost Lantern has often stayed true to the purist’s preference for unaltered bourbon and rye. However, the rising trend of finishing whiskey has become a force that’s hard to ignore.
Enter the Lost Lantern Spring 2025 Finish Collection. This release features six distinct whiskeys, each sourced from one of the country’s top craft distilleries, with the added twist of a unique finishing cask. While finishing casks are certainly not new to the whiskey world, the diversity of casks used in this collection is something you don’t see every day. Lost Lantern is giving whiskey enthusiasts a rare opportunity to explore flavors that aren’t commonly found in the industry.
This collection spans six distilleries across five states, with each expression being non-chill filtered, bottled at cask strength, and free from added colorants. But while Lost Lantern’s track record speaks for itself, one question remains: Are these unconventional finishing casks truly the next big thing, or are they just a passing trend? Let’s dive in and see if these unique expressions live up to the hype and if they might inspire other distillers to step outside the box.
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