Lost Lantern's New 2026 Spring Collection

VERGENNES, VT (March 10, 2026) — Lost Lantern, the award-winning independent bottler of American whiskey, officially announces its Spring 2026 Collection. This curated release dives into the “High vs. Low Proof” debate, featuring a mix of powerhouse “hazmat” whiskies (140+ proof) alongside meticulously proofed, approachable spirits.

The collection marks a milestone for the Vermont-based bottler with the debut of Far-Flung Bourbon 100 Proof, the first non-cask strength flagship in its history. This 100-proof expression is released alongside its cask-strength counterpart, Far-Flung Bourbon IV, inviting enthusiasts to witness how water and proofing transform the exact same blend of seven state-sourced bourbons.

The “High-Low” Pairings

Beyond the flagship, the collection features eight single casks from across the U.S., including five new distillery partners. The releases are grouped into four “High-Low” pairings to showcase how proof influences texture, aroma, and structure:

Single Malt Pairing: A 138.7 proof powerhouse from Boulder Spirits (CO) vs. a balanced 120.6 proof malt from Copperworks (WA).
Mountain Bourbon Pairing: The oldest Idaho whiskey ever released (154.4 proof) via Day’s Defile vs. a soft, wheated Montana bourbon from Montgomery Distillery.
Southern Bourbon Pairing: High-intensity Alabama heat from Dread River (141.8 proof) vs. a complex, cocoa-forward Georgia bourbon from ASW Distillery.
Rye Pairing: Lost Lantern’s first hazmat rye from Broad Branch (NC) vs. a grassy, balanced Kentucky rye from New Riff.

From the Founders

“As the industry evolves, we’re seeing passionate camps emerge around proof,” said Nora Ganley-Roper, co-founder and Head Blender. “Some people seek intensity and power. Others prefer balance and approachability. We’re not choosing sides: we love both! Instead, we’re exploring what each proof reveals about the whiskey itself.”

“There is no perfect proof for whiskey,” added co-founder Adam Polonski. ”It depends not just on the distillery and the whiskey, but also on when and why you’re drinking it. Proof is just one part of a whiskey’s story, and this collection explores that.”

Availability

The Spring 2026 Collection launches Wednesday, March 25th. Whiskies will be available individually and in curated bundles via:

Online: LostLanternWhiskey.com and Seelbachs.com
Retail: Select locations in CA, NY, MA, and RI.
In-Person: The Lost Lantern Tasting Room in Vergennes, VT.

All releases are non-chill-filtered, natural color, and (excluding the 100-proof flagship) bottled at natural cask strength.

About Lost Lantern

Founded by Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam Polonski, Lost Lantern is the 2026 Icons of Whisky America Independent Bottler of the Year. The company is dedicated to transparency and showcasing the diversity of American whiskey through unique blends and single-cask bottlings.

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