Lost Lantern American Vatted Malt Remix

American single malt rarely feels this expansive. Lost Lantern American Vatted Malt Remix pulls together single malts from 11 distilleries across eight states, layering their voices into a deep, resonant blend. Bottled at natural cask strength of 110.7 proof, it carries a two-year age statement with components up to eight years old, and only 800 bottles exist. The style leans toward Scotch lovers, yet it still speaks with a distinctly American grain-driven accent and a faint desert campfire edge.

Components: Balcones, Copperworks, Santa Fe, Triple Eight, Virginia, Westward, Cedar Ridge, McCarthy's,
Andalusia, Westland, Whiskey Del Bac

The first aromas are generous and immediate. Dark chocolate curls over toasted cereal and malt-steeped tea, with fresh pear, baked apples, and a thread of mesquite smoke weaving quietly underneath. The nose feels warm and generous. Hints of crème brûlée, brown sugar crust, and dried citrus peel drift in as it opens, nudging the sweetness toward cocoa-dusted granola territory. Texture comes across as silky and grounded. You taste brown sugar, caramel, and malt biscuits first, then green tea, Frosted Flakes nostalgia, and roasted nuts wrapped in slow-building oak spice. A subtle smoky current runs through everything. Mesquite and gentle campfire notes underline the sweetness, steering the whiskey away from dessert overload and toward something more layered and serious. The finish takes its time in the best way. Baking spices linger with pie crust crumbs, sugar cookies, and a little cocoa, while the malt hum keeps ringing after each sip.

One small splash of water helps. It teases out extra herbal tones and a firmer cereal note, making the whole pour feel even more composed and quietly confident.

Nose: Sweet malt-steeped tea leads the way. Behind it roll notes of fresh pear, baked apple, cocoa powder, toasted cereal, and a quiet ribbon of mesquite and campfire smoke. Soft baking spices and a hint of vanilla custard tuck into the background, giving the aroma a cozy but still energetic feel.

Palate: The first sip feels plush yet focused. Brown sugar, caramel, and malt biscuits spread across the tongue before green tea, Frosted Flakes graininess, and roasted nuts come into view. Smoke never overwhelms; instead, it traces the edges with mesquite, charred oak, and dark chocolate, keeping the sweetness honest and the structure firm.

Finish: The finish stretches longer than expected.
Lingering baking spices, pie-crust crumbs, and sugar-cookie sweetness mingle with cocoa, malt, and a gentle echo of campfire smoke. A faint herbal snap and grainy cereal note remain at the very end, pulling you back for another careful taste.

Rich, smoky malt begs for hearty food. Try it with grilled lamb chops brushed in rosemary and garlic, where the mesquite and baking spice wrap around the charred fat.

Charcoal-kissed burger nights work too. The whiskey’s cocoa, cereal, and spice notes echo perfectly against sharp cheddar, caramelized onions, and a buttery brioche bun.

Cheese boards feel like a natural landing spot. Serve it alongside aged Gouda, smoked cheddar, and nutty Alpine cheeses, letting the malt play off salt crystals and toasted rinds.

For dessert, lean into chocolate. A dense flourless chocolate cake or dark chocolate tart amplifies the cocoa and coffee threads running through the finish.