{"podcast":{"title":"Bourbon Lens","slug":"bourbon-lens-1160749","podcast_index_feed_id":1160749,"rss_url":"https://rss.pdrl.fm/70904b/feeds.libsyn.com/158291/rss/?redirect=false","website_url":"http://bourbonlens.libsyn.com/site","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/5911a848-085d-46f7-a1c3-4d20292a1706/490C3A3D-505F-4F4C-8EC0-FC93B6F3CCB8.jpeg","author":"Bourbon Lens","episode_count":437,"summary":"Bourbon Lens is the podcast for every whiskey drinker. During this project, we look to explore the whiskey and bourbon industry, learn more about our favorite spirit, and interview industry insiders, makers, entrepreneurs, and business people. We welcome you on this journey with us. Bourbon Lens was founded by Jake and Scott from Louisville, Kentucky. We have grown our appreciation for Kentucky's native spirit and look to learn all that we can about every type of whiskey. We welcome you to pour a glass of whiskey and join us. We are always looking for show topics, discussion starters, and new whiskies to try. Contact us on social media or send us an email to: Info@BourbonLens.com with ideas, comments, or questions.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T20:19:23.707970+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-lens-1160749"},"episode":{"title":"Special Episode: United States of Bourbon with Lost Lantern","slug":"special-episode-united-states-of-bourbon-with-lost-lantern","published_at":"2026-07-04T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-lens-1160749/special-episode-united-states-of-bourbon-with-lost-lantern","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-lens-1160749","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/af297a239992e111d09e25b8c94ecf3ff0634f3ec6e109639e0678edee3215e5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5ZDY3ZTcwNS1lMDFkLTRiMGMtYWZiOS0yZGVmYmMyYzIwMDMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OTExYTg0OC0wODVkLTQ2ZjctYTFjMy00ZDIwMjkyYTE3MDYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODI4YjkwMzQ1Y2QwY2M3ZDY2NGRkOWUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE0N2NlYmNlOTk1YWVmMjk1Y2QwYTY3L2pha2UtbGV3ZWxsZW5zLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTctM19fMTctMS0xNi5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/af297a239992e111d09e25b8c94ecf3ff0634f3ec6e109639e0678edee3215e5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5ZDY3ZTcwNS1lMDFkLTRiMGMtYWZiOS0yZGVmYmMyYzIwMDMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OTExYTg0OC0wODVkLTQ2ZjctYTFjMy00ZDIwMjkyYTE3MDYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODI4YjkwMzQ1Y2QwY2M3ZDY2NGRkOWUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE0N2NlYmNlOTk1YWVmMjk1Y2QwYTY3L2pha2UtbGV3ZWxsZW5zLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTctM19fMTctMS0xNi5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"What does America taste like in a glass? In honor of America’s 250th Semiquincentennial anniversary, independent bottler Lost Lantern Whiskey did the seemingly impossible: they sourced straight bourbon from all 50 states to create the groundbreaking \"United States of Bourbon\" collection. In this episode, we sit down with Adam from Lost Lantern to break down the massive logistical mountain, wild road trips, and blending wizardry required to bring this historic project to life. From tracking down micro-distilleries in states with virtually no whiskey footprint—like Hawaii and North Dakota—to navigating tricky local compliance laws, Adam shares the behind-the-scenes secrets of this 50-state sourcing marathon. We dive deep into the crown jewel of the release: the highly collectible 1776 Edition . Inspired by the original colonies, this ultra-limited blend (restricted to exactly 1,776 bottles) captures unique regional terroir and coastal salinity. Discover how Lost Lantern’s Master Blender Nora Ganley-Roper constructed a harmonious, multi-regional profile using heavy-hitting bases from historic whiskey regions like Maryland, North Carolina, and Iowa's Cedar Ridge, while maintaining complete transparency and authenticity. Whether you’re a whiskey history buff, a collector chasing cask-strength rarities, or curious about the true state of American terroir, this episode showcases how blending is elevating the American whiskey landscape to competitive new heights. Timestamps: (00:00) - Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary with Lost Lantern (00:26) - Adam’s First Father’s Day & Personal Reflections (01:06) - The Wild Vision: A Bourbon from All 50 States (02:07) - Sourcing Across the Map: Vermont to Mississippi (03:05) - Sourcing Hurdles & Maintaining 100% Transparency…","meta_description":"What does America taste like in a glass? 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