In Episode 27 of Whisky & Smoke News Network, host Chris Kumnick delivers the latest whisky, bourbon, cigar, pipe, and pipe tobacco news, plus an in-depth “Pop the Cork” interview with Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam Polonski, founders of Lost Lantern, America’s first independent bottler. This episode covers major whisky and bourbon headlines including Kilchoman Rockside 11-Year-Old, Port of Leith Table Whisky cans, Diageo’s Crown Royal bottling plant sale, the new Isle of Harris Single Malt, Kentucky Bourbon Trail expansion, Barton 1792 Straight Rye and 1792 XV, Aberfeldy 24-Year-Old White Port Double Cask, the continuing Uncle Nearest legal saga, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash, and Yellowstone Limited Edition 2026. In premium cigar news, Chris highlights new and limited releases from Black Label Trading Co., Toscano, San Cristobal, Martello Cigar Co., Notorious Cigars, Puro Sabor Festival 2027, and La Aroma de Cuba. The episode also features upcoming whisky, cigar, and pipe events, followed by a detailed WNSNN pairing review of C.B. Jackson Kentucky Straight Bourbon with the C.B. Jackson Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Toro, making this a must-watch for fans of bourbon news, Scotch whisky, American whiskey, independent bottlers, premium cigars, cigar reviews, whiskey pairings, and the latest releases across the whisky and smoke industries.
Summary
In this episode, Chris Kumnick hosts a deep dive into whiskey, cigars, and industry insights, featuring Nora Ganley Roper and Adam Polonski of Lost Lantern. Discover the stories behind America's first independent bottler, new whiskey releases, and expert pairing tips.
Keywords
Whiskey, Cigars, Lost Lantern, Independent Bottler, Whiskey Releases, Cigar Pairing, Industry Insights
Key topics
Lost Lantern's founding story and philosophy
Latest whiskey releases and distillery expansions
Cigar and whiskey pairing techniques and recommendations
Takeaways
Lost Lantern is the first independent bottler in America, emphasizing craftsmanship and discovery.
New whiskey releases include Kilhoman's Rockside 11-year-old and Isle of Harris Single Malt.
Expert pairing tips highlight how cigars can elevate whiskey experiences.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Whiskey and Cigar Industry Insights
01:03 Interview with Nora Gainley Roper and Adam Polansky of Lost Lantern
02:14 Latest Whiskey Releases: Kilhoman Rockside 11-Year-Old
03:02 Port of Leith's New 100ml Cans of Table Whiskey
04:45 Expansion of Isle of Harris Distillery
06:09 Kentucky Bourbon Trail's New Destinations
07:07 Barton 1792's Landmark Releases
08:47 Aberfeldy's Limited Edition White Port Double Cask
09:46 Uncle Nearest Legal and Financial Developments
11:25 Heaven Hill's New Bottle and Bond Release
12:50 Yellowstone's 2026 Limited Edition Bourbon
13:18 Cigar News: Black Label Trading and More
14:45 Canadian Exclusive Toscano Rosso Cafe
15:44 San Cristobal Golden Hour Launch
17:12 Martello's Limited Edition Cigar Ordolan
18:09 New Core Lines from Notorious Cigars
19:06 Upcoming Cigar Festivals and Events
20:34 La Aroma de Cuba Sampler Release
21:32 Upcoming Industry Events and Festivals
22:30 Interview with Nora and Adam of Lost Lantern
23:37 Closing Remarks and Follow-up
Resources
Kilhoman Distillery - https://kilhoman.com
Port of Leith Distillery - https://portofleithdistillery.com
Isle of Harris Distillery - https://harrisdistillery.com
Barton 1792 - https://barton1792.com
Aberfeldy Distillery - https://aberlfeldy.com
Heaven Hill Distillery - https://heavenhilldistillery.com
Yellowstone Bourbon - https://yellowstonebourbon.com
Black Label Trading Company - https://blacklabeltrading.com
San Cristobal Cigars - https://ashtoncigar.com
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