Lost Lantern secured something genuinely rebellious from Cascade Hollow. This ten-year-old Tennessee straight bourbon deliberately skips the famous Lincoln County Process, entirely avoiding the charcoal mellowing that normally defines the region's traditional profile. It doesn't hide behind anything. By stripping away customary filtration, the liquid refuses to mask its rugged, muscular identity. At 114 proof, Prime Barrel Selection #174 highlights a robust mashbill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley.
This single cask reveals an entirely different side of the storied distillery. Those familiar flinty, mineral-heavy Tennessee markers step aside, letting deeper waves of mature oak and aggressive baking spices dominate the glass. It's a remarkably heavy pour! Lost Lantern pinpointed a standout cask that brings dark, brooding orchard fruits directly to the forefront. Every sip reinforces why independent bottlings aren't just novelties, but remain pivotal for enthusiasts seeking outlier flavor profiles.
