Redwood Empire Cask Strength Lost Monarch Whiskey
Redwood Empire Cask Strength Lost Monarch Whiskey is the blend at full power — a 117.2-proof (58.6% ABV) uncut and unfiltered whiskey in a 750mL bottle, per the documented 2023 release, from Graton, California. Lost Monarch blends the brand's bourbon and rye whiskeys (each aged 3 to 12 years) and bottles the marriage straight from the barrel: vibrant earthy notes and mint chocolate ice cream on the nose, warm spices and dried apricot on the palate, and a white-pepper finish. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 117.2 proof (58.6% ABV) — 750mL (2023 allocation figure)
- Blend: bourbon and rye whiskeys, each aged 3 to 12 years
- Style: uncut and unfiltered — straight from the barrel
- Profile: mint chocolate, earthy spice, dried apricot, white pepper
- Distillery: Redwood Empire Whiskey, Graton, California
Bourbon Meets Rye, No Water Added
Lost Monarch — named for another of the redwood giants — is Redwood Empire's signature blend, and the cask-strength version is where it shows its full character: the bourbon's honey and the rye's spice, undiluted and unfiltered. Whisky Advocate and The Tasting Panel both scored the range 91+. Explore the Redwood Empire range or browse Del Mesa's whisky collection.
Tasting Notes
Vibrant, earthy notes and mint chocolate ice cream on the nose; warm spices and dried apricot on the palate; a white-pepper finish (per the brand).
How to Enjoy
Neat to meet it at full strength, then water to taste — the blend shifts beautifully as it opens. A few drops turn the mint-chocolate note up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the proof?
The documented 2023 release is 117.2 proof; proofs vary by annual allocation — check the bottle.
What is Lost Monarch a blend of?
The brand's bourbon and rye whiskeys, each aged between 3 and 12 years.
Is it chill-filtered?
No — the cask-strength range is uncut and unfiltered.
The blend, unleashed — order Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Cask Strength online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.