The United States of Bourbon

In a project so ambitious that it required more than five years of traveling across the entire United States, Lost Lantern Whiskey has created the United States of Bourbon series of whiskies. The 100 Proof and Cask Strength versions feature a blend of straight Bourbons from all 50 states, while the limited-edition 1776 Edition blends Bourbons from the original 13 states. We’ll discuss this ground-breaking project with Lost Lantern founders Adam Polonski and Nora Ganley-Roper on this week’s WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Glenfarclas chairman John Grant is honored with an OBE for his services to the Scotch whisky industry, while police in Philadelphia are searching for clues in the theft of 1,800 cases of Noble Oak Bourbon. 

Episode 1166: June 14, 2026

Links: Lost Lantern Whiskey | Glenfarclas | IWSR | Bruichladdich | Green River Distilling | Elijah Craig | Booker’s Bourbon | Benriach | Isle of Raasay | Cedar Ridge Distillery | Penelope Bourbon | Wheel Horse Whiskey | Hard Truth Distilling | Sweetens Cove Spirits | Lady Luck Irish Whiskey

Image courtesy Lost Lantern Whiskey.

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