American Craft Whiskey Collection: Lost Lantern’s Treasure

A Toast to the Spirited Artistry: The American Craft Whiskey Collection

Ahoy, spirits enthusiasts and whiskey wanderers! Allow me to take you on a tantalizing tour through the heartlands of amber hues and sumptuous sips, to a place where the very essence of craft meets cask – I bid you welcome to the majestic realm of the American Craft Whiskey Collection. The very whisper of the name ‘Lost Lantern‘ conjures up the brimming anticipation of savoring a dram of the extraordinary, and for those well-versed in the amber nectar, it’s a name that rings like a bell signaling revelry and delight.

Unearthing Liquid Gold: Lost Lantern’s Hunt for Hidden Gems

Deep in the vaults of ingenuity, where tradition intertwines with innovation, a partnership of palates, Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam Polonski, embarked on a quest akin to that of the knights of old. They sought not grails, but barrels of unique distinction under their esteemed banner, Lost Lantern, the knight errant of American whiskey. Swiftly securing their place in the pantheon of independent bottlers, they found liquid treasures scattered across the American wilderness and brought them forth for our indulgence. Their heralded American whiskey conquests are a testament to the vigorous vision of the inquisitive and the tenacious.

The Craft: A Kaleidoscope of Whiskey Wonders

Prepare thyself, fair reader, for a spectacle of spirituous proportions, as Lost Lantern unveils their Summer 2022 single cask collection. Each elixir, a rare relic from the bastions of the brave – the craft distilleries – is a testament to the maker’s skill and the land’s largesse. They’ve traversed the vast whiskey expanse from the misty Oregon trails to the sprawling Texan plains, unearthing seven resplendent casks from six purveyors of American craft:

• McCarthy’s in Oregon, the beacons of the barley burn.
• Frey Ranch in Nevada, where grains whisper stories of the Sierra Nevada.
• Starlight in Indiana, a celestial journey in flavors.
• Dad’s Hat in Pennsylvania, where heritage is clad in modernity.
• St. George in California, alchemists of the avant-garde.
• Balcones in Texas, the vanguard of the vigorous spirit.

Each of these sanctuaries of the spirit has proffered a vessel of their virtuosity, creating a single cask collection that is nothing short of divine.

When Availability Entices Necessity

Lest you fear the opportunity to cradle one of these bottled marvels is as fleeting as a sunset’s blush, fret not. Beginning June the 8th, a day set for timely Father’s Day deliberations, these limited edition offerings will beckon your wallet and whimsy alike. So keep thy sights set on LostLanternWhiskey.com and Seelbachs.com, and, should fortune favor you, at select retailers where whispers of these elixirs are to be found.

The Collection: An Ode to the Originators

Permit me the honor to regale you with tales of each entrancing entrant in this libation procession, where full transparency is the shield. Each whiskey, bottled at cask strength, non-chill-filtered, and with the natural color that Mother Nature herself donned these drams in their wooden cradles.

Expression	Distillery	Notes	SRP ($)
McCarthy’s Oregon Peated Single Malt	McCarthy’s	Leather, Oak, Iodine, Vanilla Ice Cream	90
Frey Ranch Three Grain Bourbon	Frey Ranch	Chocolate, Clove, Spearmint, Oak	100
Starlight Straight Bourbon	Starlight	Lemon Zest, Cinnamon Strudel, Nutmeg, Vanilla	80
Dad’s Hat Straight Rye	Dad’s Hat	Spearmint, Orange, Chocolate, Clove	90

Thus, the American Craft Whiskey Collection stands, not just as a gathering of spirits, but as a congress of craftsmanship. Each sip a sojourn in a specific space and time, encapsulated in the warm embrace of a whiskey glass.

An Irresistible Invitation

Enrich your senses by diving into the aromatic, flavor-soaked depths of these American treasures from single distilleries, each with their distinct individual charm. And should the explorer within crave a broader foray, pursue the distillery partner exploration bundles waiting to unfold the full narrative of the distilleries’ craftsmanship for the truly spirited questors amongst us.

These single cask collection marvels serve not merely as passion projects but points of comparison – to each other, to past Lost Lantern libations, and to the distillery’s own concoctions. Like a painter’s palette, they spread wide the colors that these ingenious distillers dip their brushes into, creating masterpieces of malt and grain.

The Story Beneath the Cork: Lost Lantern’s Legacy Unveiling

Allow yourself a moment, merciful reader, to consider the journey undertaken by those knights of the whiskey realm – Lost Lantern. Theirs is an enterprise born out of admiration for the venerable tradition of independent bottlers in Scotland, a salute to the anoraks and enthusiasts across the pond. A rich tapestry that has, since its inception in October of the year 2020, unspooled to reveal 29 single casks of unrivaled rarity.

Each drop reflects more than its flavor; it whispers of where it was made, by the artisans whose hands coaxed it into being. It speaks of the smoky peat of Oregon, the fertile soil of Nevada, the radiant barley fields of Indiana, and beyond. These whiskeys are messengers from the distilleries to the discerning drinker, bearing tales of terroir, craft, and kindred spirits from across the United States.

Embarking on the Lost Lantern Voyage

So, find yourself entwined in the narrative of Lost Lantern – a tapestry of traditions new and old, a collective chorus of the finest voices in American whiskey today. Immerse yourself in a journey that promises discovery with each dram, and, should you seek to ride alongside them, subscribe to the Lost Lantern newsletter for every serendipitous update.

For those who have braved the depths of this account and feel the beckoning of this spirited sirens’ call, engage with Lost Lantern Whiskey across the interconnected webs of sociality – Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. There, you stand to join a fellowship of like-minded libation lovers, united under the guiding light of the Lost Lantern – a beacon for those pursuing the pinnacle of the American Craft Whiskey Collection.