Lost Lantern has unveiled its Summer 2025 Collection, spotlighting America’s emerging estate distillery movement through carefully curated releases from four pioneering producers.
The independent bottler’s latest offering celebrates distilleries that grow their own grain entirely on-site, creating whiskeys with an authentic sense of place. Estate distilleries remain exceptionally rare in American whiskey, with only a handful operating among the nation’s 3,000+ distilleries.
Lost Lantern partners with Frey Ranch (Nevada), Corbin Cash (California), Whiskey Acres (Illinois), and Far North Spirits (Minnesota) for this collection. Each distillery operates as a multi-generational farming operation that has worked the same land for over a century.
“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 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.”
Lost Lantern Estate Blends Lead Summer Portfolio
The collection introduces two signature estate blends: Farmers’ Fields Bourbon and Farmers’ Fields Rye. Both limited-edition releases feature Lost Lantern’s distinctive navy label with color-coded closure strips—red for bourbon, green for rye.
- Farmers’ Fields Bourbon: 117.9 proof, 428 bottles, $100. Combines estate-grown straight bourbons from Far North, Frey Ranch, and Whiskey Acres. Official tasting notes describe bold, rich, and earthy characteristics.
- Farmers’ Fields Rye: 117.4 proof, 538 bottles, $100. Blends estate-grown ryes from all four partner distilleries. Official tasting notes highlight rich, spicy, fresh, and herbal qualities.
Single Cask Releases Showcase Individual Terroir
Six single cask releases highlight each distillery’s unique approach to estate production:
- Frey Ranch Estate-Grown Nevada Straight Bourbon: 125.3 proof, 200 bottles, 6 years old, $100. Official tasting notes feature rich cornbread, cinnamon, and oak aromas with cherry pie and vanilla ice cream palate.
- Whiskey Acres Estate-Grown Illinois Straight Bourbon: 118.1 proof, 176 bottles, 5 years old, $100. Official tasting notes describe bright, balanced character with honeyed cornbread, nutmeg, and roasted coffee notes.
- Frey Ranch Estate-Grown Nevada Straight Rye: 118.5 proof, 230 bottles, 6 years old, $100. Made from 100% winter rye. Official tasting notes reveal mint chocolate brownies and warm oak aromas with mint chip ice cream palate.
- Corbin Cash Estate-Grown California Straight Rye: 133 proof, 108 bottles, 7 years old, $130. Made from 100% Merced rye. Official tasting notes showcase baking spice, full oak, marzipan, golden raisin, and honey-drizzled almond cake.
- Far North Estate-Grown Minnesota Straight Rye: 111.5 proof, 226 bottles, 4 years old, $100. Official tasting notes feature lemon bars, vanilla buttercream, and herbs with grain-forward, custardy palate.
- Frey Ranch Estate-Grown Nevada Straight Wheat Whiskey: 121.3 proof, 233 bottles, 6 years old, $100. Made from 100% soft white winter wheat. Official tasting notes include cherry blossoms, spring flowers, strawberries and cream.
All releases maintain Lost Lantern’s commitment to authenticity through non-chill filtration, cask strength bottling, and no added coloring.
The Summer 2025 Collection launches Wednesday, June 25th through LostLanternWhiskey.com, Seelbachs.com, and select retailers in California, New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Customers can also buy the bottles at the Lost Lantern Tasting Room in Vergennes, VT.
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