Redwood Empire Haystack Needle 8 Year Old Single Barrel 118.8 Proof Barrel #2757 Straight Rye Whiskey

Whiskey: Redwood Empire Haystack Needle 8 Year Old Single Barrel 118.8 Proof Barrel #2757 Straight Rye Whiskey

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Size: 750ML

Proof: 118.8 (59.4%ABV)

Origin: United States

Distillery: Redwood Empire

A bold, mature single barrel from the Haystack Needle series, this 8-year-old rye (Barrel #2757) is bottled at full cask strength, delivering a concentrated and spice-forward profile. Built on well-aged Kentucky rye stock, it showcases classic herbal intensity balanced by dark sweetness and oak from extended maturation. Each barrel is unique, and #2757 leans into a structured, slightly drier style with layered complexity and high-proof impact.

Redwood Empire Haystack Needle 8 Year Old Single Barrel 118.8 Proof Barrel #2757 Straight Rye Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: Peppery rye spice, mint, dill, dark caramel, toasted oak, citrus peel, and a hint of cocoa.

Palate: Full-bodied and assertive with bold black pepper, herbal rye notes, toffee, dried fruit, oak, and subtle chocolate undertones.

Finish: Long, dry, and warming with lingering spice, oak, herbal tones, and a firm, slightly tannic fade.

Distillery Information

Redwood Empire Whiskey, based in California, has built a strong reputation for sourcing and blending high-quality American whiskey while also producing its own distillate. The Haystack Needle series focuses on single barrel releases, each selected for exceptional character and bottled without dilution to preserve full intensity. These barrels often come from well-aged Kentucky stock, offering classic bourbon profiles with added depth. By highlighting individual barrels, Redwood Empire embraces variation and uniqueness, making each release distinct. Barrel #2566 exemplifies this philosophymature, powerful, and expressive. It stands as a modern enthusiast bourbon, appealing to collectors and those seeking high-proof, character-driven whiskey.