Lost Lantern hand-selected this exceptional cask from Montgomery Distillery in Missoula, Montana. Closely tied to the Montgomery family’s 4th-generation farm in central Montana, from which it gets much of its grain, the distillery creates true grain-to-glass Montana spirits, many with an old world twist.

This wheated straight bourbon whiskey, our first from Montgomery and from Montana, was made from 70% corn, 20% wheat, and 10% malted barley. Aged for 4 years in a 53-gallon barrel, it has warm, soft cinnamon and clove notes on the nose. The palate is soft and welcoming yet deep, with warm vanilla and milk chocolate notes. Complex, balanced, and very approachable.

Most whiskies we’ve done from high-elevation environments have been real barnstormers: high proof and intense. Yet they can also be balanced, as in this case, where a much lower proof at initial barreling led to a lower cask strength. At 104.6 proof with 207 bottles produced, this is a rare opportunity to experience Montana’s grain-to-glass craft whiskey tradition.

Available March 25th!

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Warm, soft cinnamon and clove notes
• Palate: Soft and welcoming yet deep, with warm vanilla and milk chocolate
• Character: Complex, balanced, and very approachable
• Finish: Smooth and satisfying, showcasing the wheated bourbon style

Cask Details:

• Mashbill: 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley
• Maturation: New American oak, Kelvin Char 4, toasted
• Barrel Size: 53 gallon
• Finishing Barrel: N/A
• Length of Secondary Maturation: N/A

Details:

• Single Cask #4: Montgomery Distillery Montana Straight Bourbon
• Proof: 104.6 (52.3% ABV)
• Age: 4 years
• Quantity produced: 207 bottles
• Volume: 750ml
• Cask strength; Non-chill filtered; no color added
• True grain-to-glass Montana whiskey from a 4th-generation family farm