On June 25, 2025, Lost Lantern, an independent bottler based in Vergennes, Vermont, will release its highly anticipated Summer 2025 Collection, a tribute to the growing trend of estate distilleries in American whiskey. These distilleries, which grow their own grain on their own land, craft spirits that capture the essence of their unique environments. This collection showcases four such distilleries—Frey Ranch in Nevada, Corbin Cash in California, Whiskey Acres in Illinois, and Far North Spirits in Minnesota—each with deep agricultural roots and a commitment to reflecting their land in every bottle. With two limited-edition blends and six single-cask releases, this collection offers whiskey lovers a chance to taste the distinct flavors born from America’s diverse landscapes.
Lost Lantern’s Summer 2025 Collection stands out because it focuses on estate distilleries, a rare breed in the whiskey world. Unlike most of the 3,000-plus distilleries in the United States, these operations control every step of the process, from planting the grain to bottling the whiskey. The result is a spirit that carries the character of its region, shaped by the soil, climate, and hands that farm it. Each of the four distilleries featured in this collection comes from a multi-generational farming family, some with over a century of history working their land. This shared ethos of stewardship and tradition binds them together, even as their whiskies reflect wildly different climates and terrains.
The collection kicks off with two flagship blends: Farmers’ Fields Bourbon and Farmers’ Fields Rye. These limited-edition releases, marked by Lost Lantern’s signature navy label with red and green strips for bourbon and rye, respectively, combine whiskies from multiple estate distilleries.
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The Farmers’ Fields Bourbon, bottled at 117.9 proof with only 428 bottles available, blends straight bourbons from Far North Spirits in Minnesota, Frey Ranch in Nevada, and Whiskey Acres in Illinois. It’s a bold, earthy whiskey with a rich profile that speaks to the heart of the land it came from, priced at $100.
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The Farmers’ Fields Rye, at 117.4 proof and 538 bottles, brings together ryes from Corbin Cash, Far North, Frey Ranch, and Whiskey Acres. This herbal, spicy blend, also priced at $100, offers a fresh take on rye’s classic kick.
Beyond the blends, the collection includes six single-cask releases, each showcasing the unique character of its distillery. Frey Ranch, a fifth-generation family farm in Fallon, Nevada, contributes three of these.
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Their Straight Bourbon, a 6-year-old whiskey at 125.3 proof, is made from a mashbill of 67% corn, 12% malted barley, 11% rye, and 10% wheat, all grown on their farm. Exclusive to retailers in Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, and Lost Lantern’s Vermont tasting room, it offers notes of fresh cornbread, cinnamon, and cherry pie, with only 200 bottles available for $100.
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Frey Ranch’s Straight Rye, also 6 years old at 118.5 proof, is crafted from 100% winter rye and delivers bold mint chocolate and oak flavors. With 230 bottles at $100, it’s a standout for rye fans.
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Their Straight Wheat Whiskey, made from 100% soft white winter wheat, clocks in at 121.3 proof with 233 bottles priced at $100. Its creamy palate, with hints of strawberries and spring flowers, balances subtlety and depth.
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Whiskey Acres, another fifth-generation farm in DeKalb, Illinois, brings a 5-year-old Straight Bourbon to the table. Bottled at 118.1 proof with just 176 bottles at $100, this whiskey uses 75% yellow dent corn, 15% wheat, and 10% malted barley. Its bright, balanced profile features honey-drizzled cornbread, nutmeg, and caramel, reflecting the precision of modern farming techniques paired with traditional craftsmanship.
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From California’s Central Valley, Corbin Cash Distillery offers a 7-year-old Straight Rye at a hefty 133 proof. Distilled from 100% Merced rye grown on their century-old sweet potato farm, this online-exclusive release (108 bottles, $130) bursts with baking spice, marzipan, and honeyed sweetness. Its high proof and intense flavors make it a bold choice for those who like their whiskey with a punch.
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Far North Spirits, located in Hallock, Minnesota, rounds out the collection with a 4-year-old Straight Rye at 111.5 proof. As the northernmost distillery in the contiguous U.S., Far North grows its own rye and corn on a family farm with over 100 years of history. This 226-bottle release, priced at $100, uses a mashbill of 65% Hazlet rye, 25% heirloom corn, and 10% malted barley. Its bright, grain-forward profile, with lemon bars, vanilla buttercream, and rye spice, captures the crisp essence of a cold-climate whiskey.
All releases in the Summer 2025 Collection are non-chill-filtered, bottled at cask strength, and free of added color, ensuring the purest expression of each whiskey. They’ll be available starting June 25 through LostLanternWhiskey.com, Seelbachs.com, select retailers in California, New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, and at Lost Lantern’s tasting room in Vergennes, Vermont.
Founded by Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam Polonski, Lost Lantern has made a name for itself by seeking out exceptional whiskies from distilleries across the U.S. Since its debut in 2020, the company has released whiskies from over 30 distilleries in more than 20 states, earning awards for its transparent approach to bottling single casks and blends. This collection continues that mission, shining a light on the craftsmanship of estate distilleries and their deep connection to the land.
For whiskey enthusiasts, the Summer 2025 Collection is a chance to explore the stories and flavors of America’s agricultural heart. Each bottle, whether a bold bourbon or a spicy rye, carries the weight of generations of farming know-how and a commitment to quality. Mark your calendars for June 25 and dive into a collection that’s as grounded as it gets.
