From spreadsheet wizard to master distiller, Jeff Duckhorn's journey from corporate accountant to craft spirits pioneer embodies the adventurous spirit of Redwood Empire Whiskey. With infectious passion, Jeff shares how his home brewing hobby and creative drive helped transform a wine company's side project into a flourishing whiskey brand celebrating Northern California's iconic trees.
Each bottle in the Redwood Empire lineup tells a story – from Pipe Dream Bourbon's complex blend of whiskeys from eight distilleries across four states to Emerald Giant Rye's bold 90% rye expression softened with a touch of wheat. Most fascinating is Lost Monarch, a "sneaky rye" that masterfully blends bourbon and rye whiskeys to create an approachable gateway for bourbon drinkers to explore spicier profiles.
What truly distinguishes Redwood Empire is their environmental commitment. Their Cocktails for a Cause program has planted over 1.7 million trees, with 100,000 more during Earth Month alone. This sustainability focus extends to their production, where they use specialty floor malts from a local maltster and emphasize quality ingredients that reflect their California roots.
The excitement builds as Jeff reveals their expansion to a new distillery on Mare Island – a former naval base with rich history now becoming home to increased production and a forthcoming tasting experience. With bottles priced accessibly around $35 and aged whiskeys up to 14 years in their blends, Redwood Empire makes exceptional craft spirits both affordable and purpose-driven.
Ready to explore whiskeys that taste good and do good? Grab a bottle of Redwood Empire, plant a tree with your sip, and discover why this growing brand has whiskey enthusiasts buzzing coast to coast.
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