Lost Lantern Spirits Competitors

As a global leader in the beverage industry, Suntory Group aims to inspire the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature. Sustained by the gifts of nature and water, the Group offers a uniquely diverse portfolio of products, from award-winning Japanese whiskies Yamazaki and Hibiki, iconic American whiskies Jim Beam and Maker's Mark, canned ready-to-drink -196 (minus one-nine-six), The Premium Malt’s beer, Japanese wine Tomi, and the world-famous Château Lagrange. Its brand collection also includes non-alcoholic favorites Orangina, Lucozade, Oasis, BOSS coffee, Suntory Tennensui water, TEA+ Oolong Tea, and V energy drink, as well as popular health and wellness product Sesamin EX. Founded as a family-owned business in 1899 in Osaka, Japan, Suntory Group has grown into a global company operating throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania, with an annual revenue (excluding excise taxes) of $20.5 billion in 2025. Its 41,628 employees worldwide draw upon the unique blend of Japanese artisanship and global tastes to explore new product categories and markets.

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Michter’s celebrates an extraordinarily rich heritage that traces back to 1753, years before America’s Declaration of Independence. Embracing a “cost-be-damned” approach, the Michter’s team spares no expense in its efforts to produce the greatest American whiskey possible. Tremendous attention is given to every step in the production process, including details like yeast selection; fermentation temperatures; distillation; wood selection and drying of staves; toasting and/or charring barrels; barreling proof; temperature and air flow conditions in the barrel rickhouse; identifying the peak of maturation for bottling; and filtration protocol. Michter’s has received critical acclaim for its line of American whiskeys. Proclaimed “Best American Whiskey” by Food and Wine, “Spectacular” by Robert Parker, “Magnificent” by F. Paul Pacult, “Best of the Best” by Robb Report and “Distiller of the Year” by Wine Enthusiast, Michter’s has been recognized by connoisseurs as truly extraordinary.

Balcones Distilling LLC is an award-winning American Single Malt distillery based out of 225 S 11th St., Waco, Texas, United States.