Lost Republic Distillery is a small-batch whiskey distillery located in Healdsburg, California, founded in 2010. The name pays tribute to the short-lived California Republic of 1846, when 33 settlers raised the Bear Flag declaring independence from Mexico for just 26 days before U.S. forces arrived. The distillery produces handcrafted spirits that celebrate California’s bold, independent spirit through innovative fermentation and barrel aging techniques.
A 91 proof straight bourbon whiskey aged 36 months in oak barrels, crafted from a mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% barley that emphasizes the subtleties of fermentation and distillation with an innovative barrel maturation program that allows corn and rye flavors to shine through.
A limited production single barrel bourbon at 116 proof aged 36 months, crafted from 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% barley that intensifies all the grain and barrel flavors of the standard bourbon with a unique cream brulee balance of vanilla, caramel, and biscuit complemented by lemon, lavender, and cherry notes.
A limited production single barrel rye at 116 proof aged 40 months, made from 95% rye and 5% barley that concentrates all the grain and barrel flavors of the straight rye with enhanced intensity and complexity, with each barrel offering a unique blend of tobacco, cloves, toffee, and bright cherry notes.
A 90 proof straight rye whiskey aged 36 months, made from 95% rye and 5% barley that delivers bold tobacco and spice notes upfront while developing smooth cherry and pepper characteristics as it opens up in the glass, with enhanced fruit flavors achieved through careful fermentation.