{"title":"Redwood Empire Whiskey Co.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Sonoma County, California whiskey house named for the region's ancient redwoods, blending bourbon, rye, and whiskey under labels like Lost Monarch and Emerald Giant. Sourced and finished with a distinct Northern California sensibility. Shop Redwood Empire Whiskey below.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"redwood-empire-lost-monarch-blended-straight-whiskey","title":"Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Blended Straight Whiskey 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRedwood Empire is a Sonoma County, California whiskey company named for the region's giant redwood forests, and Lost Monarch is their blend of straight bourbon and straight rye whiskeys — both sourced from established Kentucky and Indiana producers rather than distilled from scratch on-site, then married together and bottled in California. That bourbon-rye combination is meant to split the difference between bourbon's caramel sweetness and rye's pepper spice, giving a more layered profile than either grain alone. It's an approachable, everyday whiskey with a strong redwood-and-wildlife branding identity, positioned more for regular drinking than as a rare-barrel chase bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Redwood Empire Lost Monarch\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour it over ice or use it in a Whiskey Sour — the bourbon-rye blend gives it enough structure for citrus and sugar to play against. Neat is fine too for an easygoing sipper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redwood Empire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629382144218,"sku":"VWS_100419133","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/77438190-aca9-11ea-b477-02bac80a0a34_7234aff4-ac25-49d7-bb68-8b7311a0954c.jpg?v=1653687296"},{"product_id":"redwood-empire-rocket-top-rye-750-ml","title":"Redwood Empire Rocket Top Rye 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Redwood Empire Rocket Top Rye is a limited-edition whiskey from Redwood Empire Distilling. It is made from a blend of rye, corn, and malted barley, and is aged in new American oak barrels for at least two years. The whiskey has a deep amber color and a complex flavor profile, with notes of caramel, spice, and oak. It is bottled at 90 proof and is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Redwood Empire Rocket Top Rye\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Rye Manhattan is the classic move here — the spice from the rye mash holds its own against sweet vermouth. Neat or on one rock works too if you'd rather taste the caramel and oak without dilution from a mixed drink.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redwood Empire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43636596506842,"sku":"VWS200425840","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/15497635856414.png?v=1684834343"},{"product_id":"redwood-empire-redwood-empire-girzzly-beast-straight-bourbon-750ml","title":"Redwood Empire Grizzly Beast Straight Bourbon 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Redwood Empire Grizzly Beast Straight Bourbon is a small batch bourbon whiskey that is aged for a minimum of four years in new American oak barrels. It is made from a mash bill of corn, rye, and malted barley and is bottled at 90 proof. The flavor profile of this bourbon is sweet and spicy with notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak. It has a smooth finish with a hint of spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Redwood Empire Grizzly Beast Bourbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Old Fashioned is the natural home for the caramel and spice here, or drink it neat to take in the full four years of oak character. It's built with enough structure to stand up to a large ice cube if you'd rather sip it slow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redwood Empire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43640308269274,"sku":"VWS200425896","price":88.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/redwood-empire-grizzly-beast-bourbon-bib-redwood-empire-grizzly-beast-bourbon-bib_1.jpg?v=1684834327"},{"product_id":"redwood-empire-pipe-dream-bourbon-cask-strength-750-ml","title":"Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Bourbon Cask Strength 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBottled uncut and unfiltered on the Sonoma coast, Pipe Dream Cask Strength is a California craft bourbon from Redwood Empire. It draws from a blend of bourbons aged four to fourteen years on a mash of 73% corn, 18% rye, 5% malted barley, and 4% wheat — a four-grain recipe that gives it more spice and grip than a standard two-grain pour. Toffee, cherry, and soft leather lead the nose; the palate runs to cherry cola, honey, butterscotch, and pecans, with the barrel proof carrying real heat. Coastal aging keeps the oak in check. Built for bourbon drinkers who want the undiluted version, it sips best neat, then opens up with a few drops of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Redwood Empire Pipe Dream\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat first to catch the full cask strength, then add a few drops of water if you want the cherry and butterscotch notes to open up further. It's bold enough to anchor an Old Fashioned, but neat is where the four-grain mash bill shows best.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redwood Empire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43889365549274,"sku":"VWS200426478","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/RedwoodEmpirePipeDreamBourbonCaskStrength750ml.jpg?v=1683847946"},{"product_id":"redwood-empire-emerald-giant-rye-cask-strength-750-ml","title":"Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye Cask Strength 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRedwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye Cask Strength is a limited-edition rye whiskey from the Sonoma County distillery, named for the region's famous coastal redwoods. The whiskey ages in new American oak before finishing in rye casks, then bottles undiluted at a cask strength of 75.5% ABV (151 proof) rather than being cut to a standard bottling proof. Expect a deep amber whiskey with sweet caramel, spice, and oak up front, and a long, smooth finish carrying real rye heat from the elevated proof. It's a bottle for rye drinkers who want maximum intensity and are comfortable adding their own water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Redwood Empire Emerald Giant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd water in small increments — at 151 proof this whiskey needs to be opened up before the rye spice becomes approachable for most palates. Once cut to taste, it's for neat sipping rather than a mixing glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redwood Empire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43889365582042,"sku":"VWS200426479","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/rye-whiskey-redwood-empire-emerald-giant-cask-stre.jpg?v=1683090840"},{"product_id":"redwood-empire-emerald-giant-rye-750-ml","title":"Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRedwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye is a straight rye whiskey from Redwood Empire Whiskey, a Sonoma County, California distillery that names its releases after the region's giant redwood trees - Emerald Giant among them. There isn't reliable public detail available on the exact mash bill or aging for this specific release, so the notes here stay general rather than guessing at specifics. Expect classic rye character - baking spice, pepper, and a dry, grain-forward edge - shaped by whatever specific production approach Redwood Empire used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or in a Manhattan is a good way to try a California rye like this.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redwood Empire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43889365614810,"sku":"VWS200426480","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/13654119383070.png?v=1683090827"},{"product_id":"redwood-empire-lost-monarch-blended-of-straight-cask-strength-750-ml","title":"Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Blended of Straight Cask Strength 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRedwood Empire Lost Monarch Cask Strength is a limited-edition whiskey blending straight rye, bourbon, and malt whiskeys, all aged in new American oak, from the Sonoma County distillery. Rather than a single grain style, Lost Monarch is built to combine the best of each whiskey type into one bolder profile, bottled undiluted at a cask strength of 115.2 proof. Expect a bold, flavorful whiskey with caramel, oak, and spice notes and a smooth finish carrying real heat from the elevated proof. It's a bottle for whiskey drinkers who want variety within a single blended pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Redwood Empire Lost Monarch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd water gradually to bring the cask strength proof down to your preference. Once opened up, it's built for neat sipping, though it holds its own in a bold Old Fashioned too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redwood Empire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43889365647578,"sku":"VWS200426481","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Cask-Lost-Monarch.png?v=1683090849"},{"product_id":"redwood-empire-van-duzen-straight-rye-700ml","title":"Redwood Empire Van Duzen Straight Rye 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRedwood Empire Van Duzen Straight Rye is a rye whiskey from Redwood Empire Whiskey, a Sonoma County, California brand named after the region's ancient redwood forests and known for sourcing and finishing whiskey with its own barrel programs. Van Duzen carries a high-rye mash bill in the classic 95% rye, 5% malted barley range, which pushes the profile toward spice and pepper rather than sweetness. Aged in charred oak, it develops caramel and vanilla under the rye bite, with black pepper, clove, and dried fruit typical of the style running through the palate into a long, warming finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Redwood Empire Van Duzen Straight Rye\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild it into a classic rye Manhattan or Sazerac, where its spice holds up against vermouth and bitters better than a sweeter bourbon would. It's just as good neat if you want the pepper and clove up front without dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redwood Empire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45862893060314,"sku":"VWS200431592","price":88.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/mqm4espj7oecxy9dqd5t_540x_a68b0e24-3801-419a-b79c-cc23d2a37b3a.jpg?v=1729326427"},{"product_id":"redwood-empire-haystack-needle-staight-bourbon-750-ml","title":"Redwood Empire Haystack Needle Staight Bourbon 750 ML","description":"\u003cp\u003eRedwood Empire Haystack Needle is a straight bourbon whiskey distilled and aged in Sonoma County, California, using water drawn from the Russian River aquifer. It's built on a corn-forward mash bill with rye and malted barley in the mix, matured in new American oak, and released barrel by barrel — Redwood Empire hand-selects each release, so proof and exact maturation time can shift from bottle to bottle. What stays consistent is the house style: caramel and vanilla up front, oak-driven spice underneath, and a warmth that reflects its cask strength. A solid pick for bourbon drinkers who like a bit of barrel intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Redwood Empire Haystack Needle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single large ice cube softens the cask-strength intensity without washing out the caramel and spice, and it holds up neat for drinkers who want the full proof. Its richness also carries well in an Old Fashioned if you'd rather put it to work in a glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redwood Empire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46035583926490,"sku":"VWS200432176","price":125.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/redwood-empire-haystack-needle-bourbon-whiskey_700x700_120aa375-ef6f-4a80-b84b-bdbf40311a30.jpg?v=1733563624"},{"product_id":"redwood-empire-pipe-dream-101-proof-750-ml","title":"Redwood Empire Pipe Dream 101 Proof 750 ML","description":"\u003cp\u003ePipe Dream is a straight bourbon whiskey from Redwood Empire, the Sonoma County, California outfit known for naming its bottlings after towering redwoods and old logging lore. Bottled at 101 proof, it delivers a bit more heat and grain punch than standard 80-proof pours without tipping into cask-strength territory. Expect a corn-forward bourbon profile with the kind of caramel, oak, and baking spice character that comes from a straightforward, traditional mash bill and new charred oak aging. Redwood Empire sources and blends whiskey rather than distilling from scratch at this stage, a common approach for younger craft brands building a lineup. Pour it neat or on a single rock if you want a bourbon with a little extra backbone for sipping, or drop it into an Old Fashioned where the higher proof holds up against ice and sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Redwood Empire Pipe Dream\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild an Old Fashioned with it — the 101 proof holds its own against sugar and ice better than a standard-proof bourbon, which is exactly the gap this bottle is built to fill.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redwood Empire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46045349413082,"sku":"VWS200432078","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Screen_Shot_2024-11-27_at_5.05.28_PM-removebg-preview.png?v=1733909217"},{"product_id":"redwood-empire-haystack-needle-8yr-barrel-no-2757-750ml","title":"Redwood Empire Haystack Needle 8yr Barrel No:2757 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eHaystack Needle Barrel #2757 is an 8-year single barrel straight rye whiskey from Redwood Empire, the Sonoma County, California distillery built around a grain-to-glass approach. This barrel was laid down on a 90% rye, 5% wheat, 5% malted barley mash bill and matured in charred American oak before being bottled straight from the cask at 118.8 proof, no blending across barrels. Expect the high rye content to show up as black pepper and clove up front, backed by the barrel's char giving it a resinous, toasted-oak backbone that carries through a long, spicy finish. It suits rye drinkers chasing the character of one specific barrel rather than a house-blended average.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Redwood Empire Haystack Needle Barrel #2757\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt just under 119 proof, a splash of water or one rock opens it up without losing the pepper and clove. It's punchy enough to anchor a Sazerac or a rye Old Fashioned if you don't mind a bolder pour than usual.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redwood Empire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47352369053914,"sku":"VWS200434449","price":142.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Redwood_Empire_Haystack_Needle_8_Year_Single_Barrel_Rye.png?v=1789218302"},{"product_id":"redway-empire-haystack-rye-8yr-barrel-no-2766-750ml-750-ml","title":"Redway Empire Haystack Rye 8yr Barrel No:2766 750ml 750 ML","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarrel #2766 is another single-barrel release in Redwood Empire's Haystack Needle straight rye lineup, aged roughly eight years and two months at the distillery's Sonoma County, California facility. Like its siblings, it's built on a 90% rye, 5% wheat, 5% malted barley mash bill and matured in new American oak, bottled uncut at 118.4 proof as a California-exclusive single barrel. The rye grain drives most of the profile — dry spice and baking-clove notes over a base of toasted oak — with the high proof keeping the finish long and warming rather than sweet. A solid pick for rye fans who want the variation that comes from tasting one barrel instead of a blended batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Redwood Empire Haystack Rye Barrel #2766\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it one ice cube or a few drops of water — at 118.4 proof it needs a little dilution to show its spice instead of just heat. Also works well built into a Manhattan for drinkers who want more rye backbone than a standard bottling gives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redwood Empire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47352369217754,"sku":"VWS200434450","price":142.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Redwood_Empire_Haystack_Needle_8_Year_Single_Barrel_Rye_118.4_Proof_Barrel_2766.jpg?v=1789218302"},{"product_id":"redwood-empire-the-colonel-armstrong-wheated-bourbon-small-batch-750-ml","title":"Redwood Empire The Colonel Armstrong Wheated Bourbon Small Batch 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRedwood Empire \"The Colonel Armstrong\" is a wheated bourbon from Redwood Empire Whiskey in California, named for Colonel James Armstrong, the Union soldier credited with helping preserve California's ancient redwood forests. It's a four-grain mash — 59% corn, 30% wheat, 6% rye, and 5% malted barley — blending sourced Kentucky and Indiana bourbons aged four to fourteen years with the distillery's own grain-to-glass whiskey, bottled at 47% ABV with no single age statement. The heavy wheat percentage softens the mid-palate into a rounded, creamy texture, with confectionery sweetness and berry fruit running through it. Redwood Empire's bottles carry coordinates to a 1,400-year-old redwood bearing the Colonel's name. Pour it neat or over one large cube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Redwood Empire Colonel Armstrong\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high wheat content makes this an easy sipper — try it neat first to catch the berry and confectionery sweetness before adding ice. It's soft enough to work in a wheated-bourbon Old Fashioned, where it won't fight the sugar and bitters for attention.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redwood Empire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48188363866330,"sku":"VWS200435382","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/be5e5fe6-7ae3-11f1-bd50-0a358a7977d7.jpg?v=1786996791"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/collections\/RedwoodEmpireWhiskey-agegate-logo.png?v=1788553140","url":"https:\/\/liquorverse.com\/collections\/redwood-empire-whiskey-co.oembed","provider":"LiquorVerse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}