Lost State Distilling
Overview of the Distillery
Lost State Distilling ligger i hjertet af Downtown Bristol, Tennessee, og er et familieejet craft-destilleri, der fremstiller små serier af gin, rom, Tennessee whiskey, vodka og dåsekokteiler. Destilleriet kombinerer små batch-produktion med en offentlig tasting room og daglige rundvisninger, hvilket gør stedet til et praktisk besøgssted for nysgerrige whisky- og spiritsentusiaster.
History
Family-owned craft distillery established in Bristol
Lost State Distilling beskrives som et familieejet craft-destilleri i Downtown Bristol, Tennessee. Virksomheden har udviklet et sortiment bestående af gin, rom, Tennessee whiskey, vodka og dåsekokteiler og driver en åben smagestue og gavebutik i tilknytning til destilleriet.
Ingredients and Production
Lost State arbejder i små batches og angiver konkrete mash bills for visse produkter, fx Shelby's Reserve, som er lavet på 60% majs, 30% hvede og 10% byg. Vodkaen destilleres på 100% majs, mens deres Nolichucky Jack Silver Rum er lavet på panella, en evaporeret sukkerrørsjuice. Gin-recepten er botanisk tung med enebær som primær note og efterfølges af citrus, krydderier og sødme. Destilleriet bruger desuden sekundær finishing og single-barrel-udvælgelse som en del af deres produktstrategi og udgiver limited og cask-strength batches.
Aging and Barrel Types
Maturation hos Lost State inkluderer brug af brugte bourbonfade til sekundær finishing, som eksempelvis nævnt for Shelby's Reserve, samt single-barrel-modninger under Franklin Four-serien. Der findes også cask-strength single-barrel-udgivelser, som flaskes i meget begrænsede mængder. Disse tiltag bruges til at skabe særprægede, begrænsede udgivelser ved at udvælge enkelte fade og lade whisky modnes videre inden aftapning.
The Whiskies
Sortimentet omfatter kerneserieprodukter som Shelby's Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Secession Tennessee Gin, Nolichucky Jack Silver Rum og Andiron Vodka samt flere flavored whiskeys (e.g., Franklin Four Maple og Cinnamon Maple). Derudover har distilleriet en række specialudgivelser i Franklin Four-serien, herunder single-barrel og cask-strength releases, som udgives i begrænsede mængder eller eksklusivt i specifikke kanaler som lufthavnen eller smagestuen.
| Whisky | Type / Series | Barrel Type & Finish | Flavor Profile | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby's Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Straight Bourbon | Used bourbon barrels; finish: Secondary finishing in used bourbon barrels | A high-wheat bourbon with a mash bill of 60% corn, 30% wheat and 10% barley. The product is secondarily finished in used bourbon barrels to soften the profile. | Current; Core range; Available in the tasting room and in shops |
| Franklin Four Maple Flavored Whiskey | Flavored Whiskey | A maple-flavored whiskey based on the distillery's wheat-focused whiskey, flavored with natural Appalachian maple syrup. | Current; Core range; Available | |
| Nolichucky Jack Silver Rum | Silver Rum | A light rum distilled from panella, an evaporated sugarcane juice, which yields a lighter body with notes of vanilla and butterscotch. | Current; Core range; Available | |
| Secession Tennessee Gin | Gin | A botanically heavy Tennessee gin with juniper dominating on the nose, supported by citrus, spice and sweetness. | Current; Core range; Available | |
| Andiron Vodka | Vodka | Vodka distilled from 100% corn with a focus on a clean, crisp flavor with a hint of sweetness. | Current; Core range; Available | |
| Cinnamon Maple Flavored Whiskey | Flavored Whiskey | Maple-flavored whiskey with added cinnamon. Seasonal release available from September through March. | Current (Season); Seasonally available (Sep–Mar) in the tasting room | |
| Franklin Four Whiskey | Blend of wheated bourbons | A blend of two wheated bourbons, designed for a soft mouthfeel with a touch of sweetness and caramel. Exclusive to Nashville International Airport. | Current (Airport Exclusive); Exclusive distribution (Nashville International Airport) | |
| Franklin Four Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Single Barrel) | Single Barrel Straight Bourbon | Bourbon barrel (single barrel); finish: Selected as a single-barrel release, limited to a maximum of 350 bottles per batch | Single-barrel straight bourbon selected from the warehouse in small, limited batches. Each batch is at most 350 bottles and was currently aging with an expected return in December 2022. | Upcoming (Currently aging, expected back December 2022); Limited, single-barrel releases; 350 bottles |
| Franklin Four Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon | Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon | Bourbon barrel (single barrel, cask strength); finish: Bottled at barrel strength in very limited quantities | Cask-strength single-barrel selected for its remarkable smoothness at barrel strength. Released in very limited quantities. | Limited (Expected back December 2022); Very limited |
The Styles and Flavor Profiles of the Whiskies
A common thread across the whiskies is sweetness and spice: several bourbons are described with notes of sweetness, vanilla, and caramel; the rum is highlighted with vanilla and butterscotch; and the flavored whiskeys draw on maple and cinnamon character. The gin introduces juniper, citrus and spice as clear botanical elements. These flavor directions recur across products and releases.
Visiting the Distillery
The tasting room and gift shop in Downtown Bristol are open year-round and follow standard hours Wednesday through Saturday 12 pm to 5 pm. The distillery offers daily tours and tastings of its full range, and the tasting room also stocks bottles sold only locally. For special opening or holiday information, please check their Google Business listing. Phone and e-mail contact are provided for further questions.
The stated hours are Wed – Saturday 12pm to 5pm (check Google Business for holidays and special hours).
Philosophy and Craft
Lost State Distilling emphasizes family ownership, small-batch production, and the use of carefully selected ingredients. They focus on quality in the raw materials and offer special, local, and limited releases through the tasting room, while distributing more broadly through retail and shipments to selected states.