{"product_id":"redwood-empire-lost-monarch-small-batch-american-whiskey-2","title":"Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Small Batch American Whiskey","description":"Redwood Empire Lost Monarch is a small batch American whiskey that masterfully blends straight bourbon and straight rye whiskeys, bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV) and aged for at least three years. This 750ml expression showcases the artistry of Northern California whiskey-making, delivering exceptional balance and complexity through careful aging in the temperate coastal climate of Sonoma County.\n\nFounded in 2015 (MMXV), Redwood Empire draws inspiration from California's majestic coastal redwoods, with Lost Monarch named after the world's largest coastal redwood by volume—a towering 321-foot giant with a 26-foot diameter. Corning \u0026amp; Company Distillers crafts this distinctive whiskey using the unique terroir of Northern California, where the temperate coastal climate allows for slow, even extraction of flavors from oak barrels, creating a whiskey that stands apart from traditional American offerings.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyed grain, vanilla bean, dried orange peel, subtle spice, oak char\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel sweetness, rye spice, toasted oak, chocolate notes, balanced fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium length with warm spices, lingering oak, gentle heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall Batch American Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45% (90 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAged at least 3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorning \u0026amp; Company Distillers, LLC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSonoma County, California\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBourbon \u0026amp; Rye Blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEstablished\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat Sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appreciate the complex interplay of bourbon sweetness and rye spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Cocktails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elevates Old Fashioneds and Manhattans with California character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift Giving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unique American whiskey representing California's emerging distilling scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection Building:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinctive example of West Coast whiskey innovation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Redwood Empire Lost Monarch taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLost Monarch delivers a balanced profile combining bourbon's caramel sweetness with rye's peppery spice. The Northern California coastal aging creates exceptional smoothness with notes of honey, vanilla, dried citrus, and warm oak, finishing with gentle heat and lingering spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Lost Monarch good for cocktails or better neat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis whiskey excels both neat and in cocktails. The 90-proof bottling provides enough character to shine through mixers while remaining smooth enough for contemplative sipping. It's particularly excellent in Old Fashioneds and Manhattans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does California whiskey differ from Kentucky bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornia's temperate coastal climate creates slower, more even barrel extraction compared to Kentucky's hot summers and cold winters. This results in exceptional balance and complexity without harsh edges, showcasing how terroir influences American whiskey character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Redwood Empire unique among American whiskeys?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedwood Empire represents California's innovative approach to whiskey-making, blending bourbon and rye while utilizing the unique coastal climate for aging. Each expression is named after California's iconic redwood trees, connecting the spirit to the region's natural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Lost Monarch worth trying for bourbon lovers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Lost Monarch offers bourbon lovers a chance to explore how California's climate and approach create different flavor profiles. The bourbon-rye blend provides familiar comfort while introducing West Coast innovation and exceptional balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redwood Empire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48838631882992,"sku":"RELMSBAW","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/6958\/5335\/files\/front_7d08f1ee-1ef6-4b25-a0ba-c18bf8cb1da4.jpg?v=1771428438","url":"https:\/\/huntsmanheritage.com\/products\/redwood-empire-lost-monarch-small-batch-american-whiskey-2","provider":"Huntsman Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}