58: Lost Lantern

Welcome back today we are talking to Nora andAdam of lost Lantern. They have just released there midwest series, we talked about that and a lot more hope you enjoy. Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 Z.Smithwhiskey&mixology Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshaman The Lost Lantern Process We will only work with places that make great whiskey, but that’s just table stakes. With more than 2,000 distilleries operating in the U.S., there are more places making whiskey than we could possibly work with. That’s why we spent eight months driving across the countryvisiting distilleries, seeing for ourselves how they did things, and hunting down the hidden gems that aren’t as widely known. That means we can be very selective and have an extensive screening process when it comes to selecting our partners. Finding the right distilleries to work with is one of the most time-consuming and important parts of our process. THE VISIT We carefully research distilleries before visiting them and once we’re onsite, we strive to understand exactly how they make their whiskey. We look at their stills, their barrelhouse, and everything in between. THE STORY The vast majority of American distilleries are only around 10 years old, if not less. The founders are usually still in charge. We want to know what drives them: what their vision is for their whiskey now and in the future. THE WHISKEY We don’t just want great whiskey. We want exciting whiskey. Our partners are inventing new techniques, reviving old ones, experimenting with new ideas. They are driving American whiskey forward.