Lost Lantern – United States of Bourbon 100 Proof

🇺🇸 Lost Lantern United States of Bourbon 100 Proof
Fifty States. Fifty Distilleries. One Bourbon.

The United States of Bourbon is the first-ever blend of straight bourbon whiskies from all fifty states and one of the most ambitious whiskey projects ever undertaken.

Like all Lost Lantern releases, it is built on complete transparency. Every distillery that contributed to the blend is listed on the label, and every distillery was personally visited and vetted by Lost Lantern’s founders over the course of five years.

This whiskey is a celebration of the modern American distilling renaissance. From historic whiskey regions to emerging craft producers, from coastal distilleries aging bourbon in salty sea air to inland producers harnessing dramatic seasonal temperature swings, the United States of Bourbon showcases the extraordinary diversity of bourbon being made across America today.

The 100 Proof Edition contains the same components as the Cask Strength release but has been carefully slow-proofed to create a balanced and approachable expression while preserving the character of the original blend. The companion 1776 Edition is a special release featuring bourbon exclusively from the original thirteen states.

Tasting Notes

The nose opens with warm vanilla, balanced oak spice, and hints of nutmeg and clove. The palate delivers layers of dark chocolate, raspberry, orange zest, and baking spices. Rich, balanced, and surprisingly complex, it finishes long and warming with lingering notes of oak and fruit.

Specifications
Batch: 1
Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
Age Statement: 2 Years
Component Ages: 2–10 Years
Bottle Count: 6,780 Bottles
Format: 750ml
Non-Chill Filtered
No Added Color

The Fifty States
Northeast
Delaware — Painted Stave Distilling
Pennsylvania — Liberty Pole Spirits
New Jersey — Sourland Mountain Spirits
Connecticut — Litchfield Distillery
Massachusetts — Triple Eight Distillery
Maryland — Baltimore Spirits Co.
Rhode Island — South County Distillers
Vermont — Stonecutter Spirits
New Hampshire — Cathedral Ledge Distillery
Maine — Hardshore Distilling Co.
New York — Kings County Distillery

South
Virginia — Reservoir Distillery
North Carolina — Broad Branch Distillery
South Carolina — High Wire Distilling Co.
Georgia — ASW Fiddler Distillery
Florida — St. Augustine Distillery
Tennessee — Leiper’s Fork Distillery
Kentucky — New Riff Distilling
Alabama — Dread River Distilling Co.
Mississippi — Rich Grain Distilling
Louisiana — Distillerie Acadian
Arkansas — Rock Town Distillery
West Virginia — Smooth Ambler Spirits

Midwest
Ohio — Tom’s Foolery Distillery
Indiana — Starlight Distillery
Illinois — Whiskey Acres Distilling Co.
Michigan — New Holland Distilling Co.
Wisconsin — Wollersheim Distillery
Iowa — Cedar Ridge Distillery
Minnesota — Far North Spirits
Missouri — J. Rieger & Co.
Kansas — Union Horse Distilling Co.
Nebraska — Brickway Distillery
North Dakota — Proof Artisan Distillers
South Dakota — Blackfork Farms

Mountain West
Colorado — Boulder Spirits
Montana — Montgomery Distillery
Wyoming — Backwards Distilling Co.
Utah — High West Distillery
Nevada — Frey Ranch Distillery
Idaho — Day’s Defile
New Mexico — Safe House Distilling
Arizona — SanTan Distilling

Pacific Coast & Beyond
California — Corbin Cash Distillery
Oregon — Oregon Spirit Distillers
Washington — Woodinville Whiskey Co.
Alaska — Denali Spirits
Hawai‘i — Ko‘olau Distillery

South Central
Texas — Balcones Distilling
Oklahoma — Hochatown Distilling

Why This Whiskey Matters

A decade ago, a whiskey like this could not have existed. Many states had no bourbon distilleries, while others had distilleries too young to legally produce straight bourbon.

Today, every state contributes to America’s whiskey story.

The United States of Bourbon is more than a blend—it is a snapshot of American bourbon in 2026. It captures the diversity, innovation, and creativity of fifty distilleries spread across an entire nation, all united in a single bottle.

50 States. 50 Distilleries. One Bourbon.
🇺🇸 United States of Bourbon

Fifty States. Fifty Distilleries. One Bourbon.

For the first time ever, a single whiskey brings together straight bourbon from all 50 U.S. states, with each state represented by a single distillery personally visited, vetted, and selected by Lost Lantern over a five-year period.

This is not simply a blend. It is a snapshot of modern American whiskey.

Some components come from:

Coastal distilleries influenced by maritime aging conditions
Great Plains producers benefiting from dramatic temperature and pressure swings
Historic distilleries with pre-Prohibition roots
Emerging craft distilleries that only recently reached the two-year minimum age required for straight bourbon
Family farms growing their own grain
Independent producers supporting local agricultural communities

The result is a whiskey that showcases the incredible diversity of bourbon being made across America today.

The Team
Nora Ganley-Roper — Head Blender
Adam Polonski — Head of Sourcing

The Trilogy

🥃 United States of Bourbon 100 Proof

Designed for balance and accessibility
Highlights the breadth of flavors from across the country
Ideal introduction to the project

🥃 United States of Bourbon Cask Strength

Bottled at natural proof
Greater concentration, texture, and intensity
Allows the individual state components to shine more boldly

🥃 United States of Bourbon 1776 Edition

The most limited and commemorative release
Celebrates the spirit of American whiskey innovation and independence
Intended as the flagship expression of the project
Why This Matters

A decade ago, this whiskey would have been impossible. Many states either had no bourbon distilleries or had producers too young to meet the legal requirements for straight bourbon.

Today, every state has a bourbon distillery capable of contributing to a national blend. The United States of Bourbon is therefore more than a whiskey—it is a celebration of the American craft distilling renaissance.

For bourbon enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone interested in the evolution of American whiskey, this may be one of the most significant releases of the decade. It is difficult to think of another whiskey that so comprehensively captures the current landscape of American bourbon in a single bottle.

“A bird’s-eye view of bourbon across America.” 🇺🇸🥃