Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Whiskey

Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Whiskey is a 45% ABV (90 proof), 750mL blend of straight whiskeys from Northern California — per the brand's current spec sheet, 55% straight rye whiskey married with 45% straight bourbon, both components blended from barrels aged 3 to 14 years, combining the distillery's own distillate with mature sourced whiskey. It is named for the Lost Monarch, the world's largest coastal redwood, in the Grove of Titans. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.

• ABV: 45% (90 proof)
• Size: 750mL
• Blend: 55% straight rye whiskey + 45% straight bourbon (current brand spec sheet)
• Ages: Both components blended from 3–14-year-old barrels
• Style: Blend of straight whiskeys ("bourye")
• Origin: Redwood Empire Whiskey, Northern California (Mare Island, Vallejo since 2025)
• Namesake: The Lost Monarch redwood, Grove of Titans

Named for the World's Largest Coastal Redwood

Redwood Empire names every whiskey for a giant: the Lost Monarch is described by the brand as the world's largest coastal redwood, hidden in the Grove of Titans in Northern California. The whiskey takes the same blended thinking — its own spice-forward rye for energy, mature sourced bourbon for depth — under Master Distiller Jeff Duckhorn, in a distillery that moved from Graton in Sonoma County to Mare Island in Vallejo in 2025, tripling capacity. The house also plants a tree for every bottle sold through its Trees for the Future partnership, a programme running since 2019. Meet the giants on the Redwood Empire Whiskey vendor page, taste the siblings in the Pipe Dream Bourbon and Emerald Giant Rye, or browse whisky.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Dark amber with a slight orange cast (brand). Nose: Clove, cinnamon, vanilla and orange citrus zest with butterscotch and a hint of sandalwood. Palate: Corn sweetness meets rye spice — maple, vanilla and caramel through the middle. Finish: Persistent yet subdued pepper (brand spec sheet).

How to Enjoy

The rye-forward build makes Lost Monarch a natural cocktail whiskey — Manhattans and Old Fashioneds with real spine — and a satisfying neat pour for rye drinkers who want bourbon's sweetness in support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is Lost Monarch? A blend of straight whiskeys: per the brand's current spec sheet, 55% straight rye whiskey and 45% straight bourbon, both drawn from 3–14-year-old barrels, bottled at 90 proof. It is neither a straight rye nor a straight bourbon on its own — it is the two married.

Is any of it Redwood Empire's own distillate? Yes — the brand blends its own distillate with mature sourced barrels; the exact sourcing split for this bottling is not disclosed on its label.

What is the tree-planting program? Through its partnership with Trees for the Future (running since 2019), Redwood Empire plants a tree for every bottle sold.

Rye energy, bourbon depth, a giant's name — order Lost Monarch from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.