Sample

Nose: The nose opens with a pretty heavy mix of oak and champagne yeast right away, backed by a tart vinous note that gives it almost a wine like edge. There’s some buttered popcorn and a little salty richness underneath, but the barrel influence stays front and center from the start. Palate & Mouthfeel: Medium mouthfeel. Lots of oak and barrel character throughout, with buttered popcorn, salted butter, and more of that tart vinous flavor carrying across the palate. The champagne yeast definitely stands out too, but for me it never really settles into the profile naturally. Everything feels a little separate instead of working together. Finish: The barrel takes over pretty hard on the finish and hangs around longer than I wanted it to. The champagne yeast also doesn’t really sit well with me here and leaves the ending feeling a bit awkward and disconnected. Final Thoughts: This is still clearly a quality, well-made spirit, but the different profiles feel like they fight each other more than complement each other for me. I can appreciate what they were going for, and I honestly love that they keep experimenting and trying different things, even if this particular one didn’t fully come together on my palate.

Tastes great

Black pepper, tobacco, petrichor, minerals, citrus, and a tiny dash of funk on the aroma. Flavor matches nicely, with citrus, agave, hay, butter, and olive. Very briny finish, which I like.

Sampled at Sabor y Cultura Chicago 2026. Really enjoyed this one! The mizunara must be doing its thing. One of the best Lost Lore I’ve had.

Sampled at Sabor y Cultura Chicago 2026. High proof deliciousness! Well worth seeking out.

Amazing bright agave, citrus, mineral aroma. Flavor is right on with the aroma with a mineral boost which I love, very enjoyable! Nice nosey finish. ¡¿Que mas quieres?!