Redwood Empire Cask Strength Emerald Giant Rye Whiskey
Redwood Empire Cask Strength Emerald Giant Rye Whiskey is the rye at full power — a 116.4-proof (58.2% ABV) uncut and unfiltered straight rye in a 750mL bottle, per the documented 2023 release, from Graton, California. The cask-strength expression of the brand's Emerald Giant rye, bottled straight from the barrel with nothing added and nothing taken away: delicate herbal tea, soft cinnamon, and dried orange peel on the nose; earl grey tea, viscous dark chocolate, and coffee beans on the palate; a warm, spicy finish. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 116.4 proof (58.2% ABV) — 750mL (2023 allocation figure)
- Style: uncut and unfiltered — straight from the barrel
- Profile: herbal tea, cinnamon, dark chocolate, coffee bean, warm spice
- Distillery: Redwood Empire Whiskey, Graton, California
- Recognition: 91+ points from Whisky Advocate and The Tasting Panel
Straight From the Barrel in the Redwoods
Redwood Empire's cask-strength range exists for one reason: to let drinkers taste the whiskey the distillers taste when they pull it from the barrel. Emerald Giant — named for one of the tallest trees in the redwood groves — brings the rye's herbal, tea-like side forward, and at full proof it lands with uncommon depth. See the Redwood Empire collection or browse more whisky at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Delicate herbal tea, soft cinnamon, and dried orange peel on the nose; earl grey tea, viscous dark chocolate, and coffee beans on the palate; a warm spice finish that lingers (per the brand).
How to Enjoy
Neat first, then a few drops of water — cask strength rewards exploration. The rye spice also builds a formidable Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the proof?
The documented 2023 release is 116.4 proof; proofs vary by annual allocation — check the bottle.
What does "cask strength" mean?
Bottled uncut and unfiltered straight from the barrel, with no water added.
Who makes Redwood Empire?
A California distillery in Graton, named for the ancient redwood forests, led by master distiller Jeff Duckhorn.
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