Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Small Batch American Whiskey

About Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Small Batch American Whiskey

Whiskey with Impact – Redwood Empire has helped fund the planting of over 1.5+ million trees in conjunction with Trees for the Future and your support makes this happen!

Named after the world’s largest coastal Redwood, Lost Monarch whiskey has a name to live up to. An award-winning bourbon-rye blend with an exceptional balance of sweetness and spice. The perfect choice for those who just can’t decide between rye or bourbon, we call it “the best of both worlds.” 

Tasting Notes

With a dark amber color this whiskey features complex aromas of orange citrus zest, sandalwood and clove.  Sweetness from the corn and spiciness from the rye combine with an almost maple syrup like flavor.  Vanilla and caramel notes lead to a persistent, yet subdued peppery finish.

Recommended By

Selected as a recommended spirit to pair with Shaker & Spoon’s . Recommended by: Sharon Yeung

“Another love note to my Bay Area roots,” says Sharon Yeung, “the Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Small Batch Whiskey Blend is actually named for the world’s largest coastal redwood tree. I learned about this whiskey through friends, and my immediate reaction was how versatile it is. This whiskey has both the spicy bite of rye and the round sweetness of bourbon, so you get the best of both worlds! It’s got loads of vanilla and caramel notes that then lead to a persistent, yet subdued peppery finish. Cheers!”

Suggested Serves

Created originally by bartender Todd Smith when he worked at San Francisco’s Bourbon & Branch – the Black Manhattan is much more of a Californian drink.  Try our riff on this modern classic by swapping Averna for Cynar to have a less sweet and viscous cocktail. This lighter weight alternative allows our whiskey to shine through, complemented by the grapefruit accent.

Combine 1.5oz. of Redwood Empire Lost Monarch, 1.0oz of Cynar, and 1 dash of grapefruit bitters.  Stir well, strain into a chilled coup.  Garnish with a grapefruit twist.

750ml & 90 Proof