Redwood Empire Whiskey has released Colonel Armstrong Wheated Bourbon, a new four-grain expression made in Northern California. The whiskey is available online now and arriving at retailers across the US, with a suggested retail price of $39.99.
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READ THE STORYThe bottling blends the Vallejo-based distillery’s own grain-to-glass spirit with hand-selected high-wheat bourbons from Kentucky and Indiana. These sourced whiskeys range from four to 14 years old.
Wheat accounts for 30% of the overall mash bill. The brand said this is “more than double that of many wheated bourbons.” The whiskey is aged in Northern California’s cool, foggy climate, which the brand says contributes to its balance and “signature sense of place.”
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“Each component of this ‘Ode to Wheat’ is intentionally selected to serve a purpose, adding nuance, texture, complexity and culminating in a high-wheated whiskey greater than the sum of its parts,” said Master Blender Lauren Patz.
According to the official notes from the brand, the bourbon offers ripe stone fruit, honeyed grain, and vanilla. These are joined by “a nostalgic hint of a strawberry jam sandwich,” balanced by gentle baking spice and integrated oak.
Master Distiller Jeff Duckhorn also praised the expression’s character. “The beauty of this whiskey is its balance,” he said. “It’s approachable from the first sip but continues to reveal new layers of flavor and character as you spend time with it.”
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The expression takes its name from Colonel James Armstrong. In the 1870s, Armstrong transferred ownership of land that would later become Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve to his daughter Kate for “$1, love, and affection.” That act helped preserve the ancient redwood forest for future generations. The brand said this “enduring act of stewardship” continues to inspire its approach to whiskey-making and conservation.
Coordinates printed on each bottle lead consumers to the Colonel Armstrong Tree, a 1,400-year-old redwood featured on the label.
Since launching in 2019, Redwood Empire Whiskey has helped plant more than 1.8 million trees through its reforestation initiatives.
The brand bills itself as California’s number-one whiskey, producing bourbons, ryes, and American whiskeys inspired by the Golden State.
