Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Cask Strength is the uncut and unfiltered edition of the Sonoma distillery's flagship rye, a blend of four- to six-year-old ryes bottled at 116.6 proof (58.3% ABV).
Redwood Empire laid down its first grain-to-glass barrel in 2015 and now has the largest rick house in California. Its whiskey ages in the foggy mornings and temperate evenings of the region that inspired its name, and the distillery uses water from the nearby Russian River aquifer with the best grains, many of them from California. Emerald Giant is named after the world's fastest-growing redwood.
The mash bill is 94% rye, 5% malted barley and 1% wheat. The colour is burnt orange; the nose shows delicate herbal tea, soft cinnamon and dried orange peel, and the palate is viscous, with Earl Grey tea, dark chocolate and coffee beans, leading to a warm spice finish.
A powerful California rye, it makes a fine gift for rye lovers.
Sip it neat, then add a little water to taste.
American rye whiskey is made from a mash of at least 51% rye and aged in new charred oak, giving it a spicier, drier character than bourbon, with notes of pepper, herbs and baking spice.
Rye whiskey is made from a mash rich in rye grain, which gives a spicier, drier character than bourbon.
Cask strength means the whiskey is bottled without dilution, so a few drops of water can open up its aromas.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Herbal tea, soft cinnamon and dried orange peel.
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Palate: Earl Grey tea, dark chocolate and coffee beans.
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Finish: Warm spice.
Specifications
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Producer: Redwood Empire Whiskey
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Style: Rye Whiskey, cask strength, unfiltered
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Mash Bill: 94% rye, 5% malted barley, 1% wheat
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Age: Blend of 4- to 6-year-old ryes
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Proof / ABV: 116.6 proof (58.3% ABV)
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Region: Sonoma County, California, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat, then add water to taste. It pairs with dark chocolate, orange desserts or a cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cask strength?
Yes, it is bottled uncut and unfiltered.
What is the mash bill?
94% rye, 5% malted barley and 1% wheat.
Why Emerald Giant?
It is named after the world's fastest-growing redwood.
Explore more in our Rye collection.
