"Mindful of tradition yet unafraid to challenge convention, we distill with passion and create with purpose in pursuit of the extraordinary..." Launching Lancaster to explore unique synergies and innovative approaches to distilling, owners Pete Keares and brother Nick are proud to offer a perspective borne of REVERENCE FOR GREAT WHISKEY AND over 30 years of brewing and culinary expertise.
our process
Precision and patience combined with our painstaking attention to detail enable us to consistently unlock the optimum potential in each and every reaction, mash in, milling, fermentation and low, slow and steady distillation.
our OBSESSION
As long-time brewers we're totally obsessed with perfect fermentation. We truly understand the science of how vital a proper ferment is to the flavor, feel and smoothness of our final product so, unlike some distillers, we never rush the process or take it for granted. Our proprietary yeast, working through precise temperature targets throughout an extended fermentation deliver the distinctive esters, complexity and mouthfeel that truly make the difference in our single malt and bourbon.
our quality
We source the best quality malted and un-malted grain, fruit and botanicals, locally and from around the world, and unite them in our signature recipes and malt bill compositions, imparting depth, flavor, fullness and purity to our spirits. We then age our whiskeys in toasted and charred barrels made from West Virginia American oak.
the lancaster spirit
Our commitment goes beyond excellent ingredients and a great still. To create the genuinely distinctive Lancaster signature, we barrel finish most of our single malt and bourbon in casks cured by our incredible barrel-aged ales. These high gravity ales are brewed with deliberate flavor profiles specifically intended to complement the whiskey, creating a bespoke final product that is undeniably Lancaster… Unmistakably Ours. We thank you and hope you enjoy!
Building on our tradition of excellence following last year’s Gold Medal in London, we’re thrilled to keep the momentum going. our Lancaster Brunch Stout Rare Straight Bourbon has earned Double Gold at the prestigious 2026 New York World Spirits Competition. A huge thank you to our distilling and brewing teams for keeping the gold streak alive!
Finished in Lancaster Let’s Do Brunch Stout casks and bottled at 100 proof, this release delivers rich rounded mouthfeel with notes of coffee, spiced vanilla and cocoa that build to a finish of lingering maple syrup and toasted oak.
gold medal IMPERIAL JO ESPRESSO LIQUEUR
Bold flavor and luxurious smoothness, will make Imperial Jo Espresso Liqueur your new favorite coffee spirit. Crafted from a union of cold brewed espresso roast and our own coffee infused single malt whiskey, with no artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners. Lancaster Imperial Jo Espresso Liqueur earned a Gold Medal and 95 points in the
Bold flavor and luxurious smoothness, will make Imperial Jo Espresso Liqueur your new favorite coffee spirit. Crafted from a union of cold brewed espresso roast and our own coffee infused single malt whiskey, with no artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners. Lancaster Imperial Jo Espresso Liqueur earned a Gold Medal and 95 points in the prestigious 2025 New York International Spirits Competition.
PORTER CASK RARE 7 YEAR AMERICAN SINGLE MALT
A truly extraordinary whiskey, aged over 6 years in ex-bourbon barrels prior to barrel finishing for 14 months in our Lancaster Smoked Porter Ale casks, Porter Cask Rare American Single Malt delivers smooth, rich mouthfeel with dried fruit, vanilla, green coffee and chocolate notes.
ale cask 4 year straight bourbon
Distilled from a mash bill of 66% corn, 24% wheat and 10% malt, and aged in #3 char American oak for 3+ years then finished for 12 months in our ex bourbon, Lancaster Oatmeal Brown Ale barrels, Ale Cask Straight Bourbon delivers smoothness with notes of honey, vanilla and spiced caramel.
taste "REAL" FLAVORED WHISKEY!
Barrel finished in ex bourbon barrels and crafted from our award winning Lancaster Single Malt whiskey;
Fresh Roasted Peanut Butter Whiskey & Baked Pumpkin Whiskey unite the flavors and aroma of our smooth whiskey with all natural flavors and sweeteners and no artificial coloring. Enjoy "REAL" Smooth flavored whiskey... Taste Lancaster!
returning in 2027! batch 2 of our award winning ale cask RARE bourbon...
99 POINTS
Recognized as "Straight Bourbon of the Year" & "Spirit of the Year USA" at the 2025 London Spirits Competition, Lancaster’s Ale Cask Rare Bourbon is a masterclass in flavor and cask finishing, spending formative time in big, malty Lancaster Scottish-style Wee Heavy Ale barrels. The result is a smooth spirit bursting with floral vanilla notes, toasty oak, leather and caramelized fruit.
"We decided to finish this bourbon in our 5-malt, Shaggy Bullz Wee Heavy Ale barrels, to highlight its bright vanilla notes while imparting more luxurious fullness and a malty sweetness. I hope you enjoy!" — Pete Keares
