Redwood Empire Haystack Needle 8 Year Single Barrel Bourbon 120.4 Proof

Redwood Empire Haystack Needle 8 Year Single Barrel Bourbon 120.4 Proof Barrel #2274
Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey | Aged 8 Years, 7 Months | 120.4 Proof (60.2% ABV) | 750mL

Process & Profile
Redwood Empire Haystack Needle 8 Year Single Barrel Bourbon Barrel #2274 is distilled grain to glass by Redwood Empire Distillery in Northern California. This California-exclusive release comes from a single cask aged for 8 years and 7 months in new American oak with a char level of 3. The mash bill—72% corn, 18% rye, 5% wheat, and 5% malted barley—delivers a structured bourbon foundation with layered grain complexity. Bottled at barrel strength, this expression highlights the individuality of the cask and the distillery’s hands-on approach to aging and selection.

Tasting Notes
Nose: Caramel, vanilla bean, toasted oak, and warm baking spice.

Palate: Concentrated honeyed corn, caramelized sugar, rye spice, and integrated oak with a soft wheat note.

Finish: Long and warming with lingering oak, spice, and toasted grain.

What Makes It Special
Distilled grain to glass in Northern California

Single barrel release — Barrel #2274

Aged 8 years and 7 months

Mash bill: 72% corn, 18% rye, 5% wheat, 5% malted barley

New American oak barrels with char level 3

Bottled at barrel strength (120.4 proof)

California exclusive release

How to Enjoy
Redwood Empire Haystack Needle 8 Year Single Barrel Bourbon Barrel #2274 is best enjoyed neat to experience its full structure and intensity. A few drops of water can open the high-proof profile, while a single large ice cube offers a slower, evolving sip.