LOST LANTERN LAUNCHES SUMMER 2025 ESTATE DISTILLERY COLLECTION

Celebrating the Rise of Farm Distilleries in America

Vergennes, VT (June 3, 2025) — Lost Lantern, the award-winning independent bottler of American whiskey, is proud to announce its Summer 2025 Collection, celebrating the rise of estate distilleries, one of the most exciting trends in American whiskey today.

Estate distilleries—those that make whiskey using grain grown entirely on their own land—make spirits with a true sense of place, shaped by the climate, the land, and the people who steward it. While estate wineries have long been celebrated in the wine world, true estate distilleries were almost unheard of until recently. Out of more than 3,000 distilleries in the United States, only a small handful grow their own grain. Lost Lantern’s new collection fêtes four that do: Frey Ranch (NV), Corbin Cash (CA), and new partners Whiskey Acres (IL) and Far North Spirits (MN).

“Though they come from different corners of the country and vastly different climates, these distilleries share a common ethos: crafting whiskies that truly reflect the land, while also prioritizing its stewardship,” explains Lost Lantern Co-Founder Nora Ganley-Roper.

“It’s no surprise that all are four are founded and owned by multi-generational farming families who’ve worked their land for a century or more,” adds Co-Founder Adam Polonski. “Now they have found a new way to share the bounty of their land with whiskey lovers across the country.”

Rooted in that heritage and commitment to place, Lost Lantern’s Summer Collection also introduces two new estate blends, called Farmers’ Fields Bourbon and Farmers’ Fields Rye. These limited-edition blends are unique to the Collection and feature Lost Lantern’s signature navy label, denoting a multi-distillery blend, along with a color-coded strip over the closure: red for bourbon, green for rye.

The collection will be available starting Wednesday, June 25th via LostLanternWhiskey.com, Seelbachs.com, select retailers in CA, NY, MA, RI, and at the Lost Lantern Tasting Room in Vergennes, VT. All releases are non-chill-filtered, bottled at cask strength, and have no added color.

FARMERS’ FIELDS ESTATE BLENDS

Farmers’ Fields Bourbon

117.9 Proof | 428 bottles | $100

A blend of estate-grown straight bourbons from Far North (MN), Frey Ranch (NV), and Whiskey Acres (IL). Bold, rich, and earthy.

Farmers’ Fields Rye

117.4 Proof | 538 bottles | $100

A rich, spicy, fresh, and herbal whiskey made from a blend of estate-grown ryes from Corbin Cash (CA), Far North (MN), Frey Ranch (NV), and Whiskey Acres (IL).

SINGLE CASK RELEASES

Frey Ranch Estate-Grown Nevada Straight Bourbon

125.3 Proof | 200 bottles | 6 Years Old | $100

Frey Ranch Distillery in northern Nevada is a fifth-generation family farm turned estate distillery. This straight bourbon (67% corn, 12% malted barley, 11% rye, 10% wheat) showcases rich notes of cornbread, cinnamon, and oak, with a warm, earthy palate of cherry pie and vanilla ice cream. Available exclusively in New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

Whiskey Acres Estate-Grown Illinois Straight Bourbon

118.1 Proof | 176 bottles | 5 Years Old | $100

Whiskey Acres in DeKalb, IL is a fifth-generation family farm with a focus on unique grain varietals and modern farming. This straight bourbon (75% yellow dent corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley) is bright and balanced, with notes of honeyed cornbread, nutmeg, and roasted coffee. The palate is soft and rounded, with layers of oak, spice, vanilla, and caramel.

Frey Ranch Estate-Grown Nevada Straight Rye

118.5 Proof | 230 bottles | 6 Years Old | $100

Lost Lantern’s first Frey Ranch straight rye was made from 100% winter rye and aged in a 53-gallon barrel. It opens with bold aromas of mint chocolate brownies and warm oak, followed by a bright, fresh palate of mint chip ice cream, vanilla, and balanced oak spice. Deep, complex, and full of flavor.

Corbin Cash Estate-Grown California Straight Rye

133 Proof | 108 bottles | 7 Years Old | $130

Corbin Cash Distillery in California’s Central Valley began as a century-old sweet potato farm but always grew rye as a cover crop. This hot-climate straight rye, made from 100% Merced rye, is rich and intense, with baking spice, full oak, and notes of marzipan, golden raisin, and honey-drizzled almond cake. Perfectly balanced. Online exclusive.

Far North Estate-Grown Minnesota Straight Rye

111.5 Proof | 226 bottles | 4 Years Old | $100

Far North Spirits, the northernmost distillery in the contiguous U.S., grows rye and corn on a century-old family farm. Lost Lantern’s first MN single cask is a straight rye (65% Hazlet rye, 25% heirloom corn, 10% malted barley) with aromas of lemon bars, vanilla buttercream, and herbs. The palate is grain-forward and custardy, with layers of rye spice, pink peppercorn, and fresh grass—a classic cold-climate rye.

Frey Ranch Estate-Grown Nevada Straight Wheat Whiskey

121.3 Proof | 233 bottles | 6 Years Old | $100

Made from 100% soft white winter wheat, this has a warm, spicy, fruity nose, with notes of cherry blossoms and spring flowers. The soft, creamy palate has hints of strawberries and cream, rounded oak, and gentle spice. Like all the best straight wheat whiskies, this is subtle and complex yet with real heft.

ABOUT LOST LANTERN

Founded by Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam Polonski, Lost Lantern is an award-winning independent bottler of American whiskey based in Vergennes, Vermont. Named Independent Bottler of the Year at the 2023 Global Icons of Whisky Awards, Lost Lantern has also seen both founders honored as Drinks Innovators of the Year by SevenFifty Daily and named to Beverage Information Group’s 40 Under 40 for 2025.

Lost Lantern seeks out the most distinctive whiskies from across the U.S., releasing them as single casks and blends, always with a commitment to transparency. The company has now featured whiskies from more than three dozen distilleries in over 20 states.

For more information, to explore current and past releases, visit the tasting room, or sign up for the newsletter or Discovery Club, please visit LostLanternWhiskey.com. Follow along on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @lostlanternwhiskey.

Ardnamurchan “Single Barrel #75″ K&L Exclusive Cask Strength Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) $129.99 View

The spectacular Ardnamurchan distillery on the far western coast of Scotland is without a doubt one of the top new distillers in Scotland. Owned by Adelphi Distillers Ltd, the famous bottler of high quality single cask single malt, they’ve spared no expense at creating the most sustainable distillery, achieving 2024 ‘Global Sustainable Distillery of the Year’ in the Whisky Magazine’s Icon’s of Whisky awards. This single cask of cask strength single malt was filled into a fresh ex-Old Forester bourbon barrel with Ardnamurchan’s unpeated malt on February 24th, 2017 and bottled at full cask strength on March 19th, 2025, more than 8 years later despite the 7 year age statement. Distilled from Concerto malt sourced from Broomhall farm. The distillery records and makes public every detail of the process and your bottle includes a QR code linking you to that information. This is the very first Ardnamurchan single cask ever bottled for a retailer in the USA.

Ardnamurchan distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery on the Ardnamurchan peninsula of Lochaber in the Highlands, Scotland.The distillery is considered one of the remotest distilleries in Scotland and takes its name from the peninsula. The distillery was built and is owned by Adelphi, an independent bottling company. Plans for the distillery were submitted in 2011 and approved by the local council in April 2012. The construction began in 2013 and the distillery was completed in May 2014.

Ardnamurchan commenced production in 2014. The first official whisky of the distillery (meeting the 3-year statutory requirements) was released in 2017. In 2018, local children were given a charitable gift of Ardnamurchan whisky casks as an investment. As of 2020, the distillery had filled over 10,000 casks.

The distillery is powered by renewable energy to reduce the carbon footprint of the distillery. It is powered by both hydro-electric power and a large bio-mass boiler using timber from the nearby Ardnamurchan forest. The boiler provides heat to the distillery floor maltings. The distillery draws the water for its whisky production from springs above the distillery and uses the nearby Glenmore river as a source for cooling water.

The distillery produces two styles, peated and unpeated West Highland whiskies.

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Glen Scotia 50 Year Old

Glen Scotia proudly unveils its first ever 50 Year Old single malt whisky, a rare and historic release marking the debut of the Elements of Campbeltown collection. Distilled in 1973 and matured exclusively in refill American oak, this exceptional spirit is limited to just 100 bottles. Bottled at 42.3% abv, in a stunning Glencairn crystal decanter, the whisky delivers a layered aroma of almonds, vanilla fudge, and sea salt, complemented by a rich palate of creamy spice and coconut.

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Cask Collection No.76

In today’s whisky landscape, the spotlight often falls on the extremes—intensely peated malts, heavily sherried drams, and bold, unconventional cask finishes. While these styles offer vivid and memorable experiences, they can at times overshadow the quieter artistry of balance and subtlety in whisky-making.

Scotch whisky’s true strength lies in its diversity, and while there is much to celebrate in the breadth of flavour available, there is a risk that more restrained, harmoniously composed profiles are overlooked in favour of the loudest voices in the room.

In an industry constantly striving to define, categorise, and guide, the most remarkable whiskies often resist such neat classification. They weave together elements from across the flavour spectrum—cereal and fruit, earth and oak—with coherence and grace.

A.D. Rattray’s 76th Cask Collection brings together five such casks: complex, expressive whiskies that reveal their depth through balance rather than dominance. As our second release of the year, this summer-leaning selection has been curated to offer an elegant, nuanced tasting experience—where structure, character, and subtle evolution in the glass take centre stage.

In a world drawn to intensity, Cask Collection 76 invites a moment of reflection—to appreciate the quiet beauty of well-judged maturation and the complexity that emerges when bold and delicate flavours are held in equilibrium.

Ahascragh Distillery Releases Clan Colla 9-Year-Old as Part of its Acclaimed Family Bond Collection

Ahascragh, County Galway, Ireland — Ahascragh Distillery is proud to announce the launch of Clan Colla 9-Year-Old, the newest expression in its acclaimed Clan Colla Family Bond collection.

This unique release marks an exciting milestone as the first Bordeaux wine cask-finished whiskey in the series — an innovative blend that promises to attract Irish whiskey lovers both in Ireland and around the world.

Clan Colla 9-Year-Old is a blend of fine malt and grain whiskeys. It is first matured in traditional ex-Bourbon barrels before being carefully finished in Bordeaux red wine casks, the first from the distillery’s Family Bond series to have this finish. This dual maturation creates an exquisite balance of bold spice and rich, fruity depth.

“We are incredibly proud of Clan Colla 9,” says Gareth McAllister, founder and CEO at Ahascragh Distillery. “This Irish whiskey showcases our continued commitment to quality and innovation, with the Bordeaux cask finish introducing a whole new layer of complexity and elegance.”

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Sweet toffee and brown sugar with a subtle hint of fruitiness
• Taste: A peppery spiciness that softens into creamy, fruity flavours from the Bordeaux wine finish
• Finish: A distinct woodiness with gentle vanilla notes

Bottled at 46% ABV and presented in a 70cl format, Clan Colla 9 is non-chill filtered to preserve its full-bodied flavour and mouthfeel. With its intricate character and smooth, oaky warmth, this release is a standout addition to any collection and a testament to Irish whiskey craftsmanship.

Clan Colla 9-Year-Old joins the rest of the Family Bond series, which features Clan Colla 7, Clan Colla 11, Clan Colla 13, Clan Colla 19, and Clan Colla 20.

It is now available through select retailers, specialist whiskey outlets, and online at ahascraghdistillery.com

For more information, interviews, or press samples, please contact: info@ahascraghdistillery.com

About Ahascragh Distillery & the Clan Colla Family Bond Series Founded in 2018 by Gareth and Michelle McAllister, Ahascragh Distillery is a family-run operation based in the heart of County Galway, producing world-class whiskeys and gin.

The Clan Colla Family Bond series represents the start of their whiskey journey. It’s a collection of hand-selected, premium Irish whiskeys that although not distilled by Ahascragh Distillery, are partly matured, finished, and blended by the distillery and bottled in the whiskey’s home in the West of Ireland.

The name “Clan Colla” draws from ancient Irish lore and is a reference to the legendary three Collas of Oriel: Colla Uais, Colla Fo Chrí, and Colla Menn. These warrior brothers ruled much of Ireland in the 4th century, with Colla Uais ascending as Ard Rí, the High King of Ireland. The McAllister family can trace its ancestry to this ancient and noble line, a connection that both inspired the founding of the distillery and continues to shape its vision today.

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It’s a celebration of Amontillado sherry, which brings a completely different dimension to our sherry-matured style — more nutty and dry, packed with character and a touch of spice.

We’ve used a bespoke blend of Speyside single malts and matured them in first-fill European oak Amontillado casks. The expression also includes a component from our unique Solera system, which adds further complexity.

After nearly three years of additional maturation in our Aberargie warehouse and a final marrying period in Amontillado casks, the result is something really special: Notes of hazelnuts, almonds, dried apricot, and even a touch of amaretti biscuit. It’s dry, elegant, and unlike anything we’ve released before.

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Release June 2025
RRP: £58.00
Markets: UK, EU & select global locations
ABV: 52.8%
Unchillfiltered & natural colour
Casks Used: 9 hogsheads & 6 butts

The Loch Fyne Fynest Springbank 22 Year Old

A stunning addition to the Loch Fyne Fynest Range, this superb expression has been aged for 22 years, and is bottled at 44.3% abv. The liquid hails from much sought-after Campbeltown distillery, Springbank, and was bottled exclusively for Loch Fyne.

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