Redwood Empire Rocket Top is a bottled-in-bond straight rye whiskey from Northern California, bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) under the strict tenets of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897.
This rare whiskey was aged in the temperate climate of the Northern California coast. Each release can only be made from barrels Redwood Empire produced within a six-month span, giving true seasonal variance from batch to batch. Collectible and one of a kind, these batches will never be replicated and are always changing, and Redwood Empire calls Rocket Top the purest expression of its craft.
As a bonded whiskey it is the product of one distillery and one distilling season, aged at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse and bottled at exactly 100 proof, so the rye's bold spice comes through with depth and structure.
A seasonal, batch-specific bonded rye, it makes a fine gift for rye collectors.
Sip it neat, or use it in a classic rye Manhattan.
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.
Straight rye whiskey must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% rye, aged at least two years in new charred oak and bottled with nothing added but water.
The Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 was one of America's first consumer protection laws, created to guarantee that whiskey was genuine and unadulterated at a time when many bottles were not.
The cool, foggy climate of the Northern California coast slows maturation compared with the hot rickhouses of Kentucky, giving a gentler, more gradual oak influence.
Tasting Notes
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Style: Bottled-in-bond straight rye.
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Batches: Barrels from a single six-month span.
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Strength: 100 proof.
Specifications
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Producer: Redwood Empire Whiskey
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Style: Straight Rye Whiskey, Bottled-in-Bond
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Expression / Batch: Rocket Top
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Age: At least 4 years
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Proof / ABV: 100 proof (50% ABV)
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Region: Sonoma County, Northern California, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or mix a rye Manhattan. It pairs with charcuterie, rye bread or a cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does bottled-in-bond mean?
One distillery, one season, at least four years in a bonded warehouse, 100 proof.
Is every batch the same?
No. Each uses barrels from a single six-month span.
Where is it aged?
On the temperate Northern California coast.
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