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Redwood Empire Releases 2nd Batch Of Bottled-In-Bond Whiskeys

California’s Redwood Empire Whiskey recently expanded its portfolio with Batch No. 002 of Redwood Empire Rocket Top Straight Rye Whiskey and Redwood Empire Grizzly Beast Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

The whiskeys were made under the umbrella of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, which ensures quality and authenticity.

Redwood Empire said it makes 100-percent of its “grain to glass” whiskey in house.

“It’s an honor to bring our second batch of Bottled in Bond-designated whiskey to life,” said Redwood’s Master Distiller Jeff Duckhorn, in a prepared statement. “The craft and complexity in selecting the raw ingredients started in spring 2017. No two mash bills were identical, and that results in exceptional balance and depth of flavor.”

Redwood Empire Batch 2 Bottled-in-Bond
California’s Redwood Empire Whiskey recently expanded its portfolio with Batch No. 002 of Redwood Empire Rocket Top Straight Rye Whiskey and Redwood Empire Grizzly Beast Straight Bourbon Whiskey. (image via Redwood Empire)

Founder and Chairman Derek Benham said that the new releases, both priced around $90, come on the heels of the “remarkable response received from the launch of our inaugural edition, we’re proud to add the Spring 2017 vintage to our Bottled-in-Bond series.”

Redwood Empire controls the entire production of these two distinctive whiskeys, and Duckhorn explained that he felt his team delivered complexity and character from the selection of grains and unique mash bills, to the significant cuts of heads and tails during distillation.

“The temperate weather conditions of the Northern California coast allow a slow, even flavor extraction from the barrels throughout the year, which imbues Redwood Empire whiskeys with their signature style,” Duckhorn explained.

Redwood Empire Bottled in Bond Rocket Top Straight Rye Whiskey – Batch No. 002 distiller’s notes:

  • Mash bill: 87% rye, 5% wheat, 5% malted barley, 3% corn.

Straight rye, aged five years in 53-gallon American white oak barrels, primarily toasted and charred to level 3. This release features a four-grain mash bill that adds 3% of corn, which brings a little more sweetness than the inaugural release. Still maintaining a high percentage of rye, the result are aromas of bergamot, candied orange, sage, and dates with a savory palate of fig jam, caramel corn, and cracked pink peppercorn. Rocket Top is named for the 365-foot coastal redwood tree, reminiscent of a bottle rocket, in Humboldt Redwoods State Park.

Redwood Empire Bottled in Bond Grizzly Beast Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Batch No. 002 distiller’s notes:

  • Mash bill: 66% corn, 23% rye, 7% wheat, 4% barley.

Straight Bourbon whiskey, aged five years in 53-gallon American white oak barrels, primarily toasted and charred to level 3. This release maintains the four-grain mash bill, with an increase in the percentage of wheat. Overall, aromas of charred sugar, cherry cola, and reduced red currants open into a rich, full mouth of molasses, almond brittle, and lemon bar. Grizzly Beast gets its name from two giants: Grizzly Giant, a giant Sequoia in Yosemite National Park, and Mattole Beast, a massive 375-foot coastal redwood in Humboldt Redwoods State Park.

For more information or to find a bottle, check out www.redwoodempirewhiskey.com.

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