Maker Notes

SMALL LOT SERIES
Our small lot series allows us to continue our spirit of experimentation by applying our hard-won house style to products with a specific focus. This wheated bourbon whiskey is in a league of its own.

PALATE
Cutting into some of the richness and viscosity of corn, this larger wheat component lightens this bourbon up a bit and lets honey floral notes shine though.

MASH BILL
4% Malt, 7% Rye, 59% Corn, 30% Wheat

SCREAMING TITAN
A quick hike from The Lost Monarch within the Grove of Titans you will find this multi-stem coastal redwood rising over 323-feet from the ancient forest floor. Forestry professor Stephen C. Sillett named it after the story of naturalist Michael W. Taylor, who screamed when he first spotted the grove in the late 1990s.

Maker Notes

SMALL LOT SERIES
A testament to our passion, patience and pioneering spirit.
Our small lot series allows us to continue our spirit of experimentation by applying our hard-won house style to products with a specific focus. This straight rye whiskey is in a league of its own.

Palate:
Van Duzen is an exceptionally complex Straight Rye Whiskey with a large portion of malted barley in the mash bill. Pushing the boundaries of rye, this whiskey is as rare as it is unique. Distilled grain-to-glass, this small lot release was artfully blended from 45 barrels and bottled at 94 proof.

Mash Bill: 67% Rye, 31% Malted Barley, 2% Wheat

VAN DUZEN RIVER
Runs through 429 square miles of redwood groves. 

The mighty Van Duzen River is a significant tributary to the Eel River, carving its course through 429 vibrant square miles of countless redwood groves. The river is a fitting tribute to James Van Duzen, a member of the Josiah Gregg exploration party who first made the overland trip to Humboldt Bay in 1849.

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GRIZZLY BEAST

SINGLE SEASON, SINGLE DISTILLERY

This rare whiskey was bottled under the strict tenets of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. Aged in the temperate climate of the Northern California coast, the original distillate was altered only by the addition of pure water from the Russian River Valley aquifer. This is the purest expression of Redwood Empire’s craft.

TASTING NOTES

COLOR: bronze, honey

NOSE: charred sugar, cherry cola, reduced red currant

PALATE: molasses, almond brittle, lemon bar

MASH BILL: 66% Corn 23% Rye 4% Barly 7% Wheat

AGE: 5 Years

PROOF:100

GRIZZLY BEAST
The name Grizzly Beast is a combination of two trees: The Grizzly Giant, a giant Sequoia located in Yosemite National Park that has over two billion leaves, and the Mattole Beast, a massive 375-foot coastal redwood located in Humboldt Redwoods State Park.

AWARDS

95 POINTS - Tasting Panel 2021

95 POINTS - Tasting Panel 2022

95 POINTS - SommJournal 2022

Named after the world’s largest coastal Redwood, Lost Monarch whiskey has a name to live up to. An award winning bourbon-rye blend with an exceptional balance of sweetness and spice. The perfect choice for those who just can’t decide between rye or bourbon, we call it “the best of both worlds.”

LOST MONARCH TREE
321 FT TALL / AGE UNKNOWN | GPS 41.77814, -124.10075
The world’s largest coast redwood by volume, the 320-feet tall, 26 feet in diameter Lost Monarch can be found in the Grove of Titans, a legendary stand of ancient conifers in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Here, amid lush ferns and densely matted epiphytes, Lost Monarch reigns over some of the world’s largest trees.

TASTING NOTES

COLOR: Dark Amber color with a slightly orange cast

NOSE: Complex, with clove, cinnamon, vanilla, orange citrus zest and butterscotch notes, and an intriguing hint of sandalwood.

PALATE: Sweetness from corn and spiciness from rye combine with an almost maple syrup like flavor. Vanilla and caramel notes lead to a persistent, yet subdued peppery finish.

BLEND: 60% Rye Whiskey | (95% Rye, 5% malted Barley) | 40% Bourbon Whiskey | (75% Corn, 21% raw Rye, 4% malted Barley)

AGE: A blend of 4 to 12-year-old Bourbon & 3 to 5-year-old Rye Whiskey

AWARDS

DOUBLE GOLD: SIP Awards - Aug 2020

GOLD MEDAL: Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards, '19

94 POINTS: Cigar and Spirits Magazine, '17

Named after the fastest growing Redwood in the world, Emerald Giant is a fan favorite in the Rye world. We started with a mash-bill of 95% premium rye and aged it for over 3 years in new charred oak barrels. Spicy with an exceptionally smooth finish, it is a great choice in your classic whiskey cocktails.

EMERALD GIANT TREE
359 FT TALL / 1180 YEARS OLD | GPS 41.20020, -124.00050
Down a winding trail and along a meandering creek in the Redwood National Park rises the massive trunk of Emerald Giant. Yawning high above at over 360 feet, this August Sequoia is the fastest growing Redwood in the world, gaining over 50 cubic feet and more than 1500 pounds of mass each year.

Profile

COLOR: Burnt Orange

NOSE: Natural rye aroma followed by a mix of brown sugar and cinnamon with a faint hint of pepper.

PALATE: Unparalleled spice complexity with smooth rye notes. a hint of honey and orange peel becomes peppery with a lingering cinnamon finish.

MASH BILL: 95% Rye, 5% Malt Barley

AGE: A blend of 3 to 5-year-old barrels

AWARDS

97 POINTS: Tasting Panel Magazine - Nov 2019

DOUBLE GOLD: Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards, '19

DOUBLE GOLD: Sunset Magazine International Spirits Competition - Nov 2019

UNCUT & UNFILTERED
Experience Emerald Giant straight from the barrel in this limited edition cask strength offering. Aged for a minimum of four years in the temperate climate of the Northern California coast, explore new heights of Redwood Empire’s craft.

CASK STRENGTH EMERALD GIANT
GPS: 41.20020, - 124.00050 | HEIGHT: 359 FT. TALL | AGE: 1,180 YEARS OLD

Named after the fastest growing Redwood in the world.

PROFILE

COLOR: Burnt orange.

NOSE: Delicate herbal tea, soft cinnamon, dried orange peel.

PALATE: Earl Grey tea, viscous, dark chocolate coffee beans, warm spice finish.

MASH BILL: 94% Rye 5% Malted Barley 1% Wheat

AGE: A blend of 4 to 6 year old Ryes

AWARDS

96 POINTS: Tasting Panel 2022

UNCUT & UNFILTERED
Experience Pipe Dream straight from the barrel in this limited edition cask strength offering. Aged for a minimum of four years in the temperate climate of the Northern California coast, explore new heights of Redwood Empire’s craft.

PIPE DREAM
GPS: 40.34728, -123.96152 | HEIGHT: 367 FT. TALL | AGE: 1,340 YEARS OLD

Named after the 14th tallest tree in the world.

PROFILE

COLOR: Deep golden hue.

NOSE: Toffee, cherry, soft leather.

PALATE: Cherry cola, honey, butterscotch, pecans.

MASH BILL: 74% Corn 20% raw Rye 4.5% malt Barley 1.5% Wheat

AGE: A blend of 4 to 12 year old Bourbon

AWARDS

94 POINTS: Tasting Panel 2022

Redwood Empire Devils Tower High Rye Bourbon Whiskey is a standout craft spirit with a high rye content, delivering bold and spicy flavors. Named after Wyoming's Devils Tower, this bourbon pays tribute to the region's natural beauty. Crafted by Redwood Empire with a commitment to quality, it offers a versatile experience—perfect neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails. This bourbon is a testament to Redwood Empire's dedication to crafting unique and exceptional spirits.

Redwood Empire Foggy Burl Single Malt Whiskey is a unique expression that captures the coastal influence of its namesake. Crafted with precision, this single malt offers a complex and nuanced drinking experience, reflecting the region's coastal fog. Ideal for sipping neat or on the rocks, it exemplifies Redwood Empire's commitment to quality and innovation in the world of single malts.

ROCKET TOP

SINGLE SEASON, SINGLE DISTILLERY

This rare whiskey was bottled under the strict tenents of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. Aged in the temperate climate of the Northern California coast, the original distillate was altered only by the addition of pure water from the Russian River Valley aquifer. This is the purest expression of Redwood Empire’s craft.

TASTING NOTES

COLOR: rust, orange

NOSE: bergamot, sage, dates

PALATE: fig jam, caramel corn, cracked pink peppercorn

MASH BILL: 87% Rye 5% Barley 5% Wheat 3% corn

AGE: 5 Years

PROOF: 100

ROCKET TOP
365 FT TALL / 2000 YEARS OLD
HUMBOLDT REDWOODS STATE PARK
The Redwood Empire stretches from San Francisco to Humboldt Bay and on to the Oregon border. The region is home to majestic coastal redwoods, some more than 2,000 years old. The Patriarch Forest in Humboldt Redwoods State Park is home to Rocket Top, a tree reminiscent of a 365-foot-tall bottle rocket. This rye is as complex and extraordinary as the tree it represents.

AWARDS

95 POINTS - Tasting Panel 2022

95 POINTS - Somm Journal 2022