Lost Lantern Explores High vs. Low Proof in New Spring 2026 Collection
Curated pairings invite whiskey lovers to explore one of whiskey’s emerging debates Vergennes, VT (March 10, 2026) — This spring, Lost Lantern, the Vermont-based independent bottler of American whiskey, turns its focus to one of the most spirited discussions in whiskey today: high proof versus low proof. While high-proof whiskies, especially hazmat whiskies (those bottled […]
What Are New American Whiskey Finishing Traditions?
Today, as we’ve discussed in our series of blog posts in the leadup to the launch of the Lost Lantern Spring 2025 Collection, whiskey finishing is an important part of the whiskey tradition all over the world. In the United States, distilleries now routinely finish single malts, bourbons, ryes, and more in secondary casks that […]
History of Cask Finishing in Whiskey
What is a Finished Whiskey? Finished whiskey refers to whiskey that has undergone a secondary aging process in a particular barrel or cask following its initial maturation in traditional oak barrels. This additional aging takes place in various types of casks that previously contained other liquids such as wine, sherry, rum, or port. The goal […]
Wine And Whiskey Globe – Lost Lantern Celebrates American Midwest Whiskeys
Read the full article here Exploring a broad range of whiskey from the heartland Lost Lantern is a Vermont-based independent bottler that promotes smaller-scale whiskey makers deserving of more attention. Its special spring collection takes this initiative even further, showcasing the best whiskies from throughout the Midwest region, an area of the country Lost Lantern proves […]
Breaking Bourbon – Review: Lost Lantern 2024 Single Cask #4 Tom’s Foolery
Read the full review here A cornucopia of flavors delivers a mesmerizing sip that is one of the most intriguing ryes Lost Lantern has ever released, thanks to its focus on the under-the-radar Tom’s Foolery distillery. This rye is Lost Lantern’s second release from Tom’s Foolery, following the company’s bourbon release in 2023. Located in Chagrin Falls, […]
Inside Hook – Lost Lantern’s Spring 2024 Whiskey Review Midwest
Read the full review here Lost Lantern Spring Collection Celebrates the Midwest Why we’re drinking these: For their inaugural foray into a regional collection, Lost Lantern is focusing on the Midwest. “That area has been one of the unsung heroes of American whiskey,” Polonski says. “Texas and the Pacific Northwest are getting attention, but what we’ve […]
