| Rating | 92 |
| Style |
Rye American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 45% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $39.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-09-16 |
Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye Whiskey Review
A blend of Redwood Empire’s own distillate along with sourced barrels from Kentucky and MGP between the ages of 4 and 6 years old, this multi-state blend offers good rye character — spicy, with some cigar notes — but there is an odd, lingering wine-y sweetness that feels like an unlabeled secondary finish. A luscious body despite the minimal 90 proof renders this every bit as good as the brand’s Cask Strength offering — at nearly half the price this is the much smarter buy.
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