Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye

Classification: Rye
Distillery: Undisclosed distillery[ies] in California and Indiana
Mashbill: 95% Rye, 5% Malt Barley
Age: 4 Years
Proof: 90

With a focus on sustainability, for every bottle sold, Redwood Empire Distilling plants a tree!

NOSE:
Pine and rye spice drift up like the forest floor after rain. Oak, anise, and a faint trace of dill round it out—strange company, but somehow it works.

PALATE:
Bold spice hits first—green peppercorn and sweet oak—then settles into something smoother. It’s lively, but never harsh.

FINISH:
Light spice, a brush of leather and tobacco, and just enough white pepper to keep it warm. Heat lingers like the sun through the trees.

FINAL THOUGHT:
Not a show-off, but it knows who it is. Straightforward, well-made, and a fine trail companion.