Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye
Rye Whiskey

Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye

Redwood Empire750 ml45% ABV

Bold Sonoma rye whiskey with a smooth honeyed finish

Named after the fastest-growing redwood in the world, this rye whiskey delivers a bold and spicy palate balanced by rich honeyed sweetness. It is crafted with a high-rye mash bill and aged in charred new oak barrels for a complex, highly drinkable finish.

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87/ 100
Very good
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Best enjoyed

Room temperature64-70F
Rocks glass
Gifting
Casual Sipping
Cocktail Night
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Food pairings

Traditional
Smoked beef brisket or honey-glazed pork ribs
Vegetarian
Roasted root vegetables with rosemary and maple glaze
Cheese
Aged Gouda or sharp English Cheddar

A cocktail to make with it

Emerald Sazerac

  • 2 oz Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye
  • 1 barspoon Demerara syrup
  • 3 dashes Peychaud's bitters
  • Absinthe rinse
  • Lemon peel express

Rinse a chilled rocks glass with absinthe and set aside. Stir the rye, syrup, and bitters with ice until chilled, then strain into the rinsed glass and garnish with a lemon twist.

Serve in a rocks glass

The story behind it

The maker

Established in 2015 in the heart of Russian River Valley, Redwood Empire Distillery is dedicated to crafting premium whiskeys inspired by California's majestic forests. For every bottle sold, the company partners with Trees for the Future to plant a tree, reinforcing their commitment to sustainability.

How it is made

Redwood Empire is distilled and aged in Sonoma County amidst the towering coastal redwoods. The distillery utilizes a proprietary mash bill and water sourced from the local Russian River aquifer to create distinct, terroir-driven whiskeys.

From Sonoma County, California, USA

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