Lost Republic Bourbon

Classification: Straight Bourbon
Distillery: Sourced from distilleries in Indiana, Tennessee, and California
Mashbill: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
Age: 36 Months
Proof: 91

Ah, Lost Republic — a bourbon that walks in like it just graduated from finishing school, still smells like vanilla body spray, and has big dreams of making it in the big leagues.

Aroma: Toasted oak, apple, lemon peel, and allspice — like your grandma’s pie met your dad’s cologne in the best way possible. It’s inviting. Maybe a little eager. But hey, who isn’t when they’re young?

Palate: Biscuit, cherry, banana, and white pepper? Sounds like a brunch menu curated by someone with ADHD, but it works. Crème brûlée sneaks in like it’s not sure it belongs, but you’re glad it showed up. Sweet, spicy, and just the right amount of “Wait, what was that?”

Mouthfeel: Smooth, with a warming hug that lingers just long enough to say, “You up?” A little burn at the end — not aggressive, just youthful enthusiasm getting ahead of itself.

Overall: Yes, it tastes young. Yes, there’s a little bite. But it’s charming, sweet, and vanilla-forward — like the bourbon version of that friend who brings cookies to the party and somehow also starts the bonfire. Is it a seasoned, barrel-aged philosopher of a pour? No. But it’s a good time in a glass, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need.