Lost Republic

When childhood friends Collin Harter and Matthew Weese decided to make bourbon together, they knew they wanted it to be unique and distinctly Californian. Growing up in the hills and vineyards of Sonoma County, it only made sense that they would want to it to reflect their surroundings. They spent many whiskey fueled nights at their local bar scribbling business plans on napkins and discussing what a Californian whiskey should taste like. Their goal was to create a lighter style that "wasn't so over the top". They wanted to create "the Bordeaux of Bourbons".

They wanted to celebrate the flavor of the grains, much like winemakers do so with grapes. In 2013, they gathered the funds through friends and family to source some juice, put it in locally made American oak barrels, and waited three years.

Fast forward to today and they're in full swing. Using copper pot stills, charred American oak, and the best locally sourced grains that the state has to offer, these guys have created a beautiful product. The Straight Bourbon boasts toasted oak, apple and cinnamon spice on the nose, followed by abundant flavors of banana, biscuits and caramel. The bright and lively Straight Rye is all cherries, pepper and fruity spice. The Single Barrel expressions have more intensity and complexity and are not to be missed!

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-Michelle McDermott, Beverage Director-