Where rye meets bourbon — Redwood Empire Lost Monarch is a blend of straight whiskeys that unites the powerful character and spice of Northern California rye with the depth and smoothness of aged American bourbon. The result is an uncommon American whiskey of rich, endless complexity — neither purely a rye nor purely a bourbon, but something altogether more interesting and distinctive, crafted by Redwood Empire Whiskey in Graton, Sonoma County, California.

ABV: 45%  |  Size: 750ml

Tasting Notes
Nose: Rye spice, caramel, vanilla, dried fruit, warm oak, subtle floral notes
Palate: Rich and complex — Northern California rye spice, bourbon sweetness, caramel, vanilla, layered oak depth
Finish: Long and warming — spice and caramel fading with a smooth, satisfying blended straight whiskey close

FAQs

What is a blended straight whiskey?
A blend of two or more straight whiskeys — in Lost Monarch's case, straight rye and straight bourbon — allowing the master blender to combine the best characteristics of each style into a single, more complex expression.

What is Redwood Empire Whiskey?
A California craft distillery based in Graton, Sonoma County — committed to sustainable production using locally sourced grains, with a portion of proceeds supporting conservation of old-growth redwood forests.

How should I drink it?
Neat or on the rocks to appreciate the rye-bourbon complexity — also exceptional in cocktails like a Manhattan or Whiskey Sour where the spice and sweetness balance creates a distinctive and memorable drink.

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