Redwood Empire Emerald Rye 750ML

The Spicy, Bold Giant of Northern California's Redwoods

Stand tall among the legends of American distilling with Redwood Empire "Emerald Giant" Rye Whiskey. Crafted in Sonoma County, California, by a distillery dedicated to ecological preservation, this expression is named in honor of the fastest-growing coast redwood tree on the planet. Redwood Empire captures the raw spirit of these ancient forests by committing to sustainable grain-to-glass methods, even planting a tree for every single bottle sold. Emerald Giant serves as an uncompromised masterclass in modern rye whiskey blending, striking a brilliant, high-fidelity harmony between intense spice and rich confectionary sweetness.

The exceptional structural balance of Emerald Giant relies on a custom, high-rye mash bill and an innovative barrel-aging matrix. The recipe features a robust grain selection composed of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, imprinting a fiercely expressive spice backbone right from the start.

The production team skillfully marries aging components by blending their own copper pot-distilled California spirit with carefully selected, mature barrels aged 3 to 5 years in char-charred American oak casks. Bottled at a precise 45% ABV (90 Proof) using local well water, this blend offers enough structural muscle to highlight the rye grain's natural heat while preserving a velvety, smooth texture.

Taste Profile & Mixology

• The Profile: A gorgeous, warm golden-amber color in the glass with quick, crisp legs. It commands an incredibly balanced, medium body, a supple mid-palate texture, and a lively grain structure that handles its proof with absolute grace.

• Flavor Highlights: An inviting, perfume-forward nose opens immediately with intense orange peel, warm cinnamon bark, and fresh mint, beautifully accented by background layers of butterscotch and sweet vanilla bean. The palate entry is bright and spice-driven, flooding the mouth with cracked black pepper, herbal rye tea, and a touch of dark honey before giving way to a rich, toasty oak creaminess.

• The Finish: Moderate to long, clean, and satisfyingly dry-sweet, resolving with a lip-smacking trail of brown sugar, nutmeg, and a lingering trace of warm wood char.

• How to Enjoy: Because of its complex rye spice and smooth texture, Emerald Giant is absolutely phenomenal when enjoyed completely neat, over a large clear ice rock, or with a tiny splash of distilled water to coax out additional citrus notes.

• In the Glass: It functions as the ultimate, punchy workhorse for premium craft mixology, standing up beautifully against rich modifiers. Use it to build a magnificent, spicy Manhattan balanced with sweet vermouth and aromatic bitters, shake it into an ultra-crisp Sazerac with a dash of absinthe, or stir up a bold, character-forward Old Fashioned that is completely free of cloying sweetness.

Product Specifications

• Size: 750ml Bottle

• Origin: Sonoma County, California, USA

• Distillery: Redwood Empire Distilling

• Whiskey Type: Blended Rye Whiskey (Aged 3 to 5 Years)

• Mash Bill: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley

• Sustainability Promise: One Tree Planted for Every Bottle Sold

• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 45% (90 Proof)

Bold, botanical spice backed by true California craftsmanship. By pairing an intense 95% rye canvas with careful multi-barrel aging and a dedicated reforestation mission, Redwood Empire Emerald Giant over-delivers a racy, multi-layered tasting experience—making it a mandatory crown jewel for home bars, an exceptional holiday gift for whiskey explorers, or a proud staple on any premium cart.