Olivia Taylor
Lost Lantern 2023 Single Cask #8: Still Austin, A Review
Lost Lantern recently released a single cask selection distilled in Still Austin, Texas. According to the company’s press release, the Summer of Bourbon series features a variety of whiskeys including this Single Cask Series. Read on to get my impression of what this whiskey has to offer.
Nose
This Austin-born bourbon has a bouquet of buttered pecan, light cinnamon powder, sweetbread, rye grain, and fresh oak.
Palate
On the palate, I experienced a combination of peppery oak, dry leather, light bundt cake, rye spice, burnt caramel, and a touch of baking spices.
Finish
The finish is comprised of a lasting rye spice, leather, green pepper, dry oak, and a lingering peppery spice and warming heat.
Uniqueness
Texas whiskeys often have the advantage of having deeper tones due to the fact that the barrels age in hot temperatures. This particular bourbon is a great example of that.
Value
This barrel produced only 167 bottles, so it has somewhat limited availability.
Overall
Overall, I found this whiskey enjoyable. The rich baking notes are nicely counterbalanced by the leather and spices while still providing a unique experience, giving this bourbon an identity all is own. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a Texas craft whiskey experience
Classification: Straight Bourbon
Company: Lost Lantern
Distillery: Still Austin Whiskey Co.
Release Date: July 26th, 2023
Proof: 103.8
Age: 4 Years
Mashbill: 70% White Corn, 25% Brasetto Rye, 5% Malted Wild Fire Barley
Color: Bronze
MSRP: $80 (2023)
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The Lost Lantern 2023 Single Cask #8 brings together the unique flavors of Austin and showcases the quality of Texas distilling. Definitely worth trying for any whiskey enthusiast.
With an added layer of complexity.
This review provides a detailed and favorable analysis of Lost Lantern’s Still Austin single cask selection. It highlights the unique qualities of the whiskey, such as the effects of aging in hot Texas temperatures, and overall, the reviewer recommends it as a good option for those interested in trying a Texas craft whiskey with a touch of complexity.