Empire Emerald Giant Cask Strength Rye 750ml

These Cask Strength offerings are bottled straight from the barrel, uncut and unfiltered with proofs ranging from 116.4 to 117.2. This proof is lower than many other cask strength offerings, because of the time spent aging in the temperate climate in Californias fog belt which stretches from the San Francisco Bay to the Oregon border. Redwood Empire whiskies age slowly and evenly producing a balanced expression while still exhibiting tremendous complexity. Mash bill of 74% corn, 20% raw rye, 4.5% malt barley, and 1.5% wheat. This bourbon is aged for a minimum of four years with components up to twelve-years-old. Aged exclusively in 53-gallon barrels with Level 3 Char, this bourbon clocks in at 116.8 proof. Overall aromas include fresh roasted coffee beans, vanilla, corn husk and walnut. The palate opens into cedar, peach nectar, and mocha with salty character accents of cherrywood and leather. Subtle hints of honey pears and sweet tobacco flavor linger.