Celebrating America’s Estate Distillery Movement
Vergennes, VT (June 3, 2025) – Lost Lantern, an award-winning independent bottler of American whiskey, proudly announces its Summer 2025 Estate Distillery Collection, spotlighting the rise of estate distilleries that craft whiskey from grain grown entirely on their own land. With only a handful of such distilleries among the 3,000+ in the U.S., this collection celebrates Frey Ranch (NV), Corbin Cash (CA), Whiskey Acres (IL), and Far North Spirits (MN)—all multi-generational farms turned distilleries. Want to know more about Lost Lantern? Click Here!
“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.”
Introducing Farmers’ Fields Estate Blends
The Summer 2025 Collection introduces two exclusive blends, showcasing Lost Lantern’s signature navy label with color-coded strips (red for bourbon, green for rye):
- Farmers’ Fields Bourbon (117.9 Proof, 428 bottles, $100)
A bold, rich, and earthy blend of estate-grown straight bourbons from Far North (MN), Frey Ranch (NV), and Whiskey Acres (IL). - Farmers’ Fields Rye (117.4 Proof, 538 bottles, $100)
A spicy, fresh, and herbal blend of estate-grown ryes from Corbin Cash (CA), Far North (MN), Frey Ranch (NV), and Whiskey Acres (IL).
Single Cask Releases: For The Estate Distillery Collection
Each single cask release highlights the unique character of its estate distillery, bottled at cask strength, non-chill-filtered, and with no added color:
- Frey Ranch Estate-Grown Nevada Straight Bourbon (125.3 Proof, 200 bottles, 6 Years Old, $100)
From a fifth-generation Nevada farm, this bourbon (67% corn, 12% malted barley, 11% rye, 10% wheat) offers rich notes of cornbread, cinnamon, and oak, with a warm palate of cherry pie and vanilla ice cream. Exclusive to NY, MA, and RI. - Whiskey Acres Estate-Grown Illinois Straight Bourbon (118.1 Proof, 176 bottles, 5 Years Old, $100)
Crafted by a fifth-generation Illinois farm, this bourbon (75% yellow dent corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley) is bright and balanced, with honeyed cornbread, nutmeg, roasted coffee, and a soft palate of oak, spice, vanilla, and caramel. - Frey Ranch Estate-Grown Nevada Straight Rye (118.5 Proof, 230 bottles, 6 Years Old, $100)
Made from 100% winter rye, this rye features bold aromas of mint chocolate brownies and warm oak, with a fresh palate of mint chip ice cream, vanilla, and balanced oak spice. - Corbin Cash Estate-Grown California Straight Rye (133 Proof, 108 bottles, 7 Years Old, $130)
From a century-old California farm, this hot-climate rye (100% Merced rye) delivers baking spice, full oak, marzipan, golden raisin, and honey-drizzled almond cake. Online exclusive. - Far North Estate-Grown Minnesota Straight Rye (111.5 Proof, 226 bottles, 4 Years Old, $100)
From the northernmost distillery in the contiguous U.S., this rye (65% Hazlet rye, 25% heirloom corn, 10% malted barley) offers lemon bars, vanilla buttercream, and herbs, with a grain-forward, custardy palate of rye spice, pink peppercorn, and fresh grass. - 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 whiskey features a warm, spicy, fruity nose with cherry blossoms and spring flowers, and a creamy palate of strawberries and cream, rounded oak, and gentle spice.
Availability and How to Purchase
The Summer 2025 Estate Distillery Collection launches Wednesday, June 25, 2025, via LostLanternWhiskey.com, Seelbachs.com, select retailers in CA, NY, MA, and RI, and at the Lost Lantern Tasting Room in Vergennes, VT. Follow @lostlanternwhiskey on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for updates. Sign up for the newsletter or Discovery Club at LostLanternWhiskey.com for exclusive access.
About Lost Lantern
Founded by Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam Polonski, Lost Lantern is an award-winning independent bottler based in Vergennes, Vermont. Named Independent Bottler of the Year at the 2023 Global Icons of Whisky Awards, the company has also earned recognition as Drinks Innovators of the Year by SevenFifty Daily and a spot on Beverage Information Group’s 40 Under 40 for 2025. Lost Lantern curates distinctive whiskies from over 30 distilleries across 20+ states, releasing them as single casks and blends with full transparency. Visit LostLanternWhiskey.com for more.
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