Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Cask Strength Rye Whiskey

Ascend to new heights with Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Cask Strength Rye Whiskey. Crafted by Redwood Empire Distilling in Graton, Sonoma County, California, this 116.4-proof (58.2% ABV) limited-edition rye, first released in October 2022, is named after the fastest-growing redwood tree in Redwood National Park, towering at 359 feet. A blend of house-distilled and MGP-sourced rye whiskeys aged 4 to 6 years, it features a mashbill of 94% rye, 5% malted barley, and 1% wheat, matured in new charred oak barrels in Northern California’s temperate fog belt. Uncut and non-chill filtered, it delivers a bold, unfiltered profile with a burnt orange hue. For every bottle sold, a tree is planted through their sustainability initiative. Sip it neat to embrace its spicy intensity, with a splash of water to soften the heat, or in a Sazerac for a vibrant kick.

A nose of orange peel, maple, and a hint of resin leads to a cracked pepper zing on the palate, awakening the giant. An energetic surge of peach cobbler, pecan, maple-bacon, and espresso enables the warmth to seep through and give comfort.