New Lost Lantern Single Cask Collection Highlights the

Evolution of Innovation in American Whiskey

WEYBRIDGE, Vt., February 21, 2022—Lost Lantern, an independent bottler of American whiskey, is pleased to announce the release of their ninth single cask collection since launching in 2020.

The Spring 2023 cohort features four limited-edition single casks—all aged at least 7 years–from three distilleries: Westland Distillery in Washington, Watershed Distillery in Ohio, and Corbin Cash Distillery in California. It is Lost Lantern’s first 2023 release and its first since being named the 2023 Independent Bottler of the Year at the Icons of Whisky Awards America in February.

The new collection demonstrates just how much the world of American whiskey has transformed in recent years. “Distilleries that began experimenting and exploring new ideas a decade or more ago have now proven that those ideas work,” said Lost Lantern founders Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam Polonski. “Once, Pacific Northwest single malt, estate-grown rye whiskey, and thriving urban distilleries were just intriguing ideas with a lot of potential. But today, they have become realities, thanks to years of dedicated effort and commitment on the part of the country’s most innovative distilleries. The Spring 2023 Collection is emblematic of the growing maturity of innovation in the American whiskey world.”

The Spring 2023 Single Cask Collection will be available for sale beginning March 1st on LostLanternWhiskey.com, Seelbachs.com, and at select retailers in California and Alberta, Canada. As always, all offerings are released with full transparency, bottled at cask strength, are non-chill-filtered and have natural color.

• Westland Distillery American Single Malt 7 Years Old (215 btls): SRP, $130
• Westland Distillery American Single Malt Finished in a Red Wine Cask 8 Years Old (185 btls): SRP, $140
• Watershed Distillery Ohio Straight Bourbon Whiskey 7 Years Old (65 btls): SRP, $120
• Corbin Cash California Straight Rye Whiskey 7 Years Old (217 btls): SRP, $120

Single casks are an essential piece of the Lost Lantern model, inspired by the long tradition of independent bottlers in Scotland. Since its debut in October 2020, Lost Lantern has released 40 one-of-a-kind single casks from 20 of the finest distilleries in the United States: Santa Fe Spirits (NM), Cedar Ridge (IA), New York Distilling Company (NY), Ironroot Republic (TX), Whiskey Del Bac (AZ), Balcones (TX), Watershed (OH), Boulder Spirits (CO), Spirit Works (CA), St. George Spirits (CA), McCarthy’s (OR), Smooth Ambler (WV), Starlight (IN), Westward (OR), Frey Ranch Distillery (NV), Dad’s Hat (PA), Copperworks Distilling (WA), Breuckelen Distilling (NY), Westland Distillery (WA), and Corbin Cash (CA).

ABOUT LOST LANTERN’S SPRING 2023 SINGLE CASK COLLECTION

Lost Lantern’s single casks show that the best whiskey reflects where it’s made, how it’s made, and who made it, and demonstrate that compelling whiskey comes from across the United States.

2023 Single Cask #1: Westland Distillery American Single Malt 7 Years Old

(215 btls | 105.7 Proof): SRP, $130

Washington-based Westland is a transformative voice in American single malt and a champion behind the emerging terroir of the Pacific Northwest. This release, Lost Lantern’s first from Westland, was distilled from the distillery’s signature 5-malt recipe. Aged for 7 years in a new oak cask, this whiskey is fresh, creamy, warm, and malty, with balanced notes of grain and oak and flavors of rich vanilla and caramel creams.

2023 Single Cask #2: Westland Distillery American Single Malt Finished in a Red Wine Cask 8 Years Old

(185 btls | 107.68 Proof): SRP, $140

Lost Lantern’s second cask from Westland shows a different side of the distillery. Like the first, it is made from Westland’s signature 5-malt recipe. It was aged for 5 years in new oak and then finished for 3 years in a Washington Cabernet Sauvignon wine cask. The finish amplifies the fruity, spicy flavors of the whiskey. Soft and rounded with a lot of spice, it has flavors of black raspberry, soft oak, apple cider donuts, and black cherry ice cream.

2023 Single Cask #3: Watershed Distillery Ohio Straight Bourbon Whiskey 7 Years Old

(65 btls | 132.2 Proof): SRP, $120

Founded in 2010, Watershed is one of the most sought-after and beloved distilleries in the Midwest, thanks to its meticulous production methods, commitment to local ingredients, and innovations with grain. In 2021, Lost Lantern released a 5-year-old five-grain bourbon from Watershed. This cask is its sibling. While the first was bottled right away, Lost Lantern continued to age this one in Vermont. After two years of humid summers and long, cold winters, this is a different whiskey than it was before: even deeper and more nuanced, yet still recognizably Watershed. It has a rich, full oak flavor, with notes of baking spice, vanilla sweetness, and fresh oatmeal raisin cookies. This is the oldest straight bourbon whiskey Lost Lantern has ever released, and one of the only 7-year-old releases to date from Watershed.

2023 Single Cask #4: Corbin Cash California Straight Rye Whiskey 7 Years Old

(217 btls | 128.72 Proof): SRP, $120

The Souza family has been growing sweet potatoes in California’s Central Valley for over 100 years, and they’ve been growing rye for just as long as a cover crop. In 2007, David Souza opened Corbin Cash Distillery, named for his son, and began distilling that rye. Their grain to-glass whiskies reflect the bounty and warmth of one of the world’s great agricultural regions. This release was distilled from 100% estate-grown Merced rye and was aged for 7 years in a heavily charred new oak barrel in the heat of the Central Valley, making this a rye from an uncommonly hot climate. The result is a welcoming and powerful whiskey. It is fresh and minty, with notes of sweet chocolate, delicate oak, and wintergreen. This is Lost Lantern’s oldest rye whiskey to date.

ABOUT LOST LANTERN

Founded by Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam Polonski, Lost Lantern is an independent bottler of American whiskey. In 2023, they were named Independent Bottler of the Year at the Icons of Whisky Awards America. The company seeks out the most unique and exciting whiskies being made across the country and releases them as single casks and blends, always with a deep commitment to transparency. Currently, the portfolio consists of American Vatted Malt Edition No. 1, an award-winning blend of American single malt whiskey made in collaboration with six U.S. distilleries, and 40 single casks (10 of which are available now). Lost Lantern debuts new hand-selected whiskies throughout the year and announces one-off limited releases from time-to-time. Subscribe to Lost Lantern’s newsletter to learn about new offerings as they become available. Lost Lantern Whiskey is available for purchase at LostLanternWhiskey.com, at Seelbachs.com, and at select retailers in California and Alberta, Canada.

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To mark International Women’s Day this month, here at the Society we find ourselves celebrating those who think differently. This First Friday, taste and explore a truly exceptional selection of casks BUT be sure to be bold in selecting your bottlings – now is the time to try something a little different.

Ahead of our March Outturn release on Friday, 3 March at 9am, Unfiltered editor Richard Goslan sat down for a chat with SMWS head of whisky creation Euan Campbell and spirits coordinator Julien Willems to discuss some interesting bottles to look out for.

Discover a taste of what to expect, sit back and listen to the conversation in full via the link below. OR click over to our website now to browse the new Outturn before the bottles go on sale.

DON’T MISS: In the meantime, don’t miss out on our new Maverick whisky, the first of our 40^th anniversary releases. AND with today being St David’s Day, a celebration of the patron saint of Wales, be sure to give the unique bottling Cask No. 128.29 Biscuit rose de reims a sample.

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Friar John Cor

‘The Cask Strength Congregation Batch’

Chapter 1 

A new release from Lindores Abbey Distillery – The Friar John Cor – Chapter 1. It was matured in a blend of Bourbon, Monbazillac, STR, and Sherry casks. The introduction of the Monbazillac casks gives a sweetness and complexity that compliments perfectly the classic Lindores style. Lindores Abbey is the officially recognised site of the first recorded distillation of Scotch Whisky in 1494, when Brother John Cor, a Lindores monk, was commissioned by King James IV in 1494 to turn 8 bolls of malt into Aqua Vitae, Lindores is again taking its place in history with its, now commercially available, Friar John Cor ‘The Cask Strength Congregation Batch’ – Chapter 1.

NOSE

Mellow ripe banana, honeycomb, apricot, and fresh pastry aroma fills the nose. A beautiful combination of fruity red apples, peaches and layers of winey touches.

PALATE

Rich fruity dates, apricots and spicy cinnamon with figs, prunes, blood orange, nutty almonds and waves of vanilla. Extremely silky texture. Very well balanced and complex.

FINISH

Pleasant medium to long with sweet honey, subtle spices and nutty.

£67.00

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2009 BenRiach 12 Year Old K&L Exclusive Barrel #13467 Peated Rye Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)

(Previously $120)

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The long and complicated history of BenRiach includes an optimistic vision, a long closure, a rebirth, a short closure, and finally, a modern renaissance – of which we are now in full swing. Built in 1897 by John Duff, BenRiach sits next door to Duff’s hugely successful Longmorn distillery. BenRiach boasts a huge floor malting facility and five on-site, traditional, stone-walled and earthen-floored dunnage warehouses. It is one of the most traditionally-styled distilleries in all of Scotland. Sadly, shortly after it was built, the market fell out of Scotch and it was shuttered for over half a century. When it was reborn in 1965, it was controlled by Seagrams for a time, then taken over by Pernod Ricard, then shuttered again in 2001. Fortunately for whisky fans everywhere, the inimitable Billy Walker purchased the facility in 2003 and with this change in ownership, BenRiach’s fortunes began to change. Walker had spent years blending whiskies and knew the magic that lied within BenRiach. Over his tenure the quality of their releases skyrocketed, and the popularity of the distillery soared. This grabbed the attention of Brown Forman, who took over in 2016. It is now under the watchful eye of one of Scotland’s finest Master Blenders, Rachel Barrie. This special K&L cask spanned both Mr. Walker and Ms. Barrie’s tenure. The peated distillate, laid down in 2009, drinks like a supremely old-school Speysider. Tropical fruit and intense spice mingle perfectly with the smoke.

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Bruichladdich 30 YO

Connoisseur’s Choice 1990 Vintage

£650.00

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Bruichladdich [‘brook-laddie’] Distillery, ususually for an Islay distillery, focusses on non-peated whisky. This single cask 1990 vintage was distilled in the period before the distillery’s closure in 1994 and resurrection in 2001, so offers a rare chance to explore vintage Bruichladdich.

Matured in a single cask Refill Sherry Hogshead #3000 bottled March 2021 by Gordon & MacPhail for the Connoisseurs Choice series. Only 228 bottles at cask strength 51.9% . Bruichladdich 30 Year Old 1990 vintage Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask Refill Sherry Hogshead #3000 bottled March 2021 by Gordon & MacPhail for the Connoisseurs Choice series. 228 bottles.

Nose: Stewed dates and fragrant orange zest compliment subtle ginger aromas.

Palate: Sweet baked apple flavours combine with marzipan and morello cherries.

Finish: A medium finish of toasted oak.

Bruichladdich Distillery was established in 1881 by the Harvey family of distillers based in Glasgow. Situated on the Rhinns peninsular on the island of Islay close and close to the sandy bays of Loch Indaal. Re-opened in 2001 with much of the original Victorian equipment restored to working order. The first release of Bruichladdich’s new whisky was the highly acclaimed PC5, the first release in the limited Port Charlotte range. Also producing very highly peated Octamore, Organic using Islay grown barley, and triple and quadruple distilled single malt and single cask releases. Bruichladdich distillery participates in Feis Ile, the annual Islay Whisky Festival.

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THE WHISKY EXCHANGE

Not had a chance to explore our latest releases? Here’s a round-up of our popular new whiskies, featuring single malts bottled exclusively for The Whisky Exchange to celebrate our co-founders Sukhinder and Rajbir’s 50 years in the drinks industry.

We’ve also welcomed our exclusive smoky and sherried Bowmore 21 Year Old, bottled for us by Douglas Laing, a limited-edition Glenallachie finished in European oak wine barriques, and the 2022 Distillers Editions from distinctive distilleries Lagavulin and Talisker, each finished in ex-sherry casks and full of rich fruit, sweetness and peat smoke.

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LINDORES SINGLE CASK EXCLUSIVE – AWARD WINNER!

We’re absolutely delighted to report that our Lindores Abbey Single Cask Exclusive has won the prestigious ‘Recommended Award’ in the latest edition of Whisky Magazine (Issue 189).

Out of the 20 or so whiskies being blind tasted, our Lindores single cask received the second highest mark, missing out on top spot by 0.1 points. The standard was extremely high, making this achievement even better.

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A Stunning Cask from an American Craft Distilling Pioneer
Clear Creek McCarthy’s 6 Year Old “K&L Exclusive” Cask Strength Single Barrel #367 Peated Single Malt Oregon Whiskey (750ml) ($109.99)
“This is an absolutely exceptional cask that captures the essence of McCarthy’s and turns everything up to the maximum without being overwhelming.”
— David Othenin-Girard, K&L Spirits Buyer

One of the longest-running staples on our spirits shelves, the McCarthy’s Oregon whiskeys set the stage decades ago for the American craft distilling boom, but this is one of the first true cask-strength barrels we’ve taken in from this beloved brand. Crafted from heavily peated Scottish malt, it’s a shockingly complex and pure expression that pays tribute to Islay and to Steve McCarthy, the late visionary who started it all.

Clear Creek McCarthy’s 6 Year Old “K&L Exclusive” Cask Strength Single Barrel #367 Peated Single Malt Oregon Whiskey (750ml) ($109.99)

K&L Notes: This wonderful barrel of whisky was distilled on January 4th, 2016 at the original Clear Creek facility in Portland before being filled into refill Oregon oak at a filling proof of 55% ABV. Like all McCarthy’s Whisky, it was double distilled on small copper pots from heavily peated Scottish barley, fermented naturally, and bottled without the use of additives or chill-filtration. The barrel would have been transferred shortly after filling to the new Hood River distillery, where it aged for more than six years in the unique Cascadian climate. Harvested on August 29th, 2022, it rested in tank for an additional two months before bottling on October 10th, 2022. Hand-selected by K&L’s Spirits Buyers, this is one of the few true cask-strength single barrels ever to make it to our shelves and easily one of the most special. McCarthy’s does an incredible job to produce whisky of great complexity and maturity at a young age, and this is pushing the limits of the oldest we’ve ever come across. Showing powerful smoke and a zesty, cleansing oceanic character balanced by a sweet malty core, no Islay drinker will be able resist this special cask-strength single barrel from one of the America’s original craft distillers. A true gem by any measure!

David Othenin-Girard | K&L Spirits Buyer | Review Date: February 22, 2023

This wonderful cask strength single barrel from the excellent Clear Creek distillery in Hood River, Oregon represents the legacy of one of the most important and skilled craft distillers in the U.S. Sadly, the legend himself Steve McCarthy passed away on January 2nd. His bold and innovative distillery would set the stage for a craft distilling revolution, and his exceptional single-malt whiskey has been sold at K&L since its release decades ago. His big idea was to take peat-smoked malted barley from the great malters in Scotland and distill this excellent barley on his tiny pot stills. Then he’d age it in Oregon oak. One of the founders of the American Single Malt category, we’ve always loved Steve and when he stepped away from the business, we knew he’d chosen an excellent steward to continue his legacy. Hood River Distillers has kept the brand going providing much needed capital and expanding their selection to include a 6-year-old offering. Now we’re finally able to select cask-strength, single-barrel 6-year-olds, and they’re just as amazing as you’d expect. This cask is one of the very last to be distilled in the original Clear Creek facility in Portland before the brand (and all the barrels) were moved to the new, larger facility in Hood River. While it was aged in fourth-fill barrels, the Garryana is still incredibly prominent yet exceptionally well-integrated.

Let’s taste it! The color is an attractive, deep gold. The nose is a perfect explosion of dense peat smoke, complex ocean character, dense herbal oak, and malty sweetness. With air, the complexity continues to expand into hints of salted fish, Sharpie marker, tanned hide, camphor, lanolin, citrus oil, and Velcro. On the palate, it’s exceptionally sweet with powerful lemon oils, licorice bark, sweet smoke, bunches of fresh green herbs, and an almost Ardbeg-like white smoke. With a drop of water, it adds a sweet, honeyed character, greengage, gooseberry, roasted espresso bean, still some Sharpie, and clean background smoke. On the palate, by contrast, more peat than before, a zingy ocean minerality, and some wildly exotic spices round out the long, satisfying finish. This is an absolutely exceptional cask that captures the essence of McCarthy’s and turns everything up to the maximum without being overwhelming. A fitting sendoff to the great man that captured our hearts and palates for decades. This one is for you, Steve. We love you brother.

A SCOTCH WHISKY COLLECTION INSPIRED BY SHAKESPEARE’S MACBETH

We are honoured to present the first nine bottlings in an ongoing series inspired by William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Macbeth. This landmark release is the brainchild of design studio Livingstone, in collaboration with whisky makers Elixir Distillers and writer Dave Broom.

Act One features a single cask 56-year-old Glen Grant, a 31-year-old grain whisky from lost distillery Cambus, intensely smoky Islay and island whiskies, and more collectable Speyside and Highland single malts from the likes of Linkwood, Blair Athol, and Glen Garioch.

Each limited-edition whisky in the collection has been selected to evoke one of the Scottish play’s immortal characters. The full cast have been brought to life with specially commissioned artwork from one of our greatest living illustrators, Sir Quentin Blake.

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THREE SWEET & MELLOW SURPRISES

Surprise and delight the sense with this captivating trio of whiskies from our Sweet, Fruity & Mellow selection.  Expect a whirlwind of fruity adventures – marshmallow strawberries, lemon cheesecake, orange marmalade and apple chutney to rhubarb rock, stem ginger flaked almonds and coconut macaroons. These three colourful bottlings are bursting with vibrancy and vitality. This mystery trio includes Cask no. 73.133 A romp in a flower meadow and two Sweet, Fruity & Mellow bottles.

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