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Lost Lantern American Vatted Malt Reissue Review

Can American single malts rival their Scottish cousins? Lost Lantern's most award-winning whiskey ever proves they're not just catching up—they're innovating.

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8
$100
  • Charles Steele is an attorney and whiskey enthusiast with a penchant for the peculiar.
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Lost Lantern is always pushing the boundaries of complex whiskey curation. Launched in 2020, Lost Lantern operates as an independent bottler inspired by the traditional Scottish model and has collaborated with more than 40 US distilleries.

“American single malt has rapidly become one of the most dynamic styles of whiskey in the world,” said co-founder and head blender Nora Ganley-Roper. “We are excited for Scotch lovers to join us in exploring the more traditional side of this fast-rising style.”

American Vatted Malt Reissue is not technically a new whiskey at all. It is a limited-edition re-bottling of American Vatted Malt Edition No. 1, the last of our very first whiskey, now sporting a new label to match the look of American Vatted Malt Remix and our other new whiskies. If you missed it the first time, this will be your last chance to try it!

American Vatted Malt Edition No. 1 Reissue is and remains our most award-winning whiskey and our top-selling whiskey ever. It is a blend of American single malts from six distilleries: Balcones in Texas, Copperworks in Washington, Santa Fe Spirits in New Mexico, Triple Eight in Massachusetts, Virginia Distillery Co. and Westward in Oregon. This landmark blend, one of the first blends of American Single Malt ever created, was actually a result of a collaborative blending session featuring all six distilleries.

All releases are non-chill-filtered and presented with no added color.

The whiskies will be available online via the company website and Seelbachs.com, as well as in select retail stores.
Appearance:
Brawney
Nose:
It starts subtle and soft remaining approachable but deep. I found a light spice like soft tea hidden among the alcohol, there is a touch of sun dried oak and tall green grass. Lemon zest with wheat seeds evolve out of the glass and at the very finish is a pop of honey.
Palate:
Salt, malt sugar, grains, a spot of char, and melted chocolate on the tongue. The flavors are as easy to find as they are delightful to enjoy. Wonderful exploration and coverage of the palate.
Finish:
Buttery mouthfeel with a medium length finish. I find the majority of the finished palate is malted chocolate with just a hint of well aged oak.
Comments:
Very nice representation of blending American Single Malts and the complex profile they have to offer compared to Scotch. This has all the hallmarks of a very good Highland Scotch. The body, a light burn, crisp flavors without too much maltyness or smoke. Just a nice whiskey that is approachable and easy to drink, it’s what you want.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Charles Steele

Charles Steele, a Portland-based attorney, is a native of the Pacific Northwest. His legal background provides him with an analytical approach to understanding whiskey and other aged spirits. Primarily a legal writer, freelancing for The Whiskey Wash offers Charles a unique opportunity to showcase his versatility as a writer. Although his preference lies with whiskey and whiskey-based cocktails, he has a profound appreciation for all unique and unconventional liquors, from Malört to Ojen - if it's peculiar, he's intrigued.

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