Redwood Empire "Lost Monarch" Blended Straight Whiskey
(Sonoma County, California) - [WA 90] [WE 90]

About the Whiskey:
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.”

Color: Dark Amber color with a slightly orange cast

Nose: Complex, with clove, cinnamon, vanilla, orange citrus zest and butterscotch notes, and an intriguing hint of sandalwood.

Palate: Sweetness from corn and spiciness from rye combine with an almost maple syrup like flavor. Vanilla and caramel notes lead to a persistent, yet subdued peppery finish.

Mash Bill: 55% Rye, 45% Bourbon

Age: A blend of 3 to 14-year-old Bourbon & 3 to 14-year-old Rye Whiskey

Awards:

Double Gold - SF World Spirits Competition 2022

90 Points - Whisky Advocate

"A blend of 3 to 5 year old straight rye and 4 to 12 year old straight bourbon. Although the nose is a bit reticent, once it opens up, what is revealed is pure delight: orange blossom, iced tea, dark berries, lemon oil, pine, cinnamon, nutmeg, and leather. Fruit and spice enjoy a dynamic interplay on the palate, with orange, cherry, blueberry, and grape, shot through with cedar, cinnamon, and sturdy oak. The medium-length finish is supple and pretty: dark chocolate, toasted pecans, and well-integrated oak."

"Tropical fruit takes the lead on the nose, with pineapple juice and banana, plus fresh peach slices, ripe red berries, and a sprinkle of cinnamon wafting from the glass. The palate is smooth and lightweight, but it packs a punch thanks to a hot hit of cinnamon spice and Big Red gum, and a crack of black pepper. Cinnamon-raisin bread, Raisinets, and more red berries sweeten the journey. The finish is rich, resplendent with dark chocolate-covered raisins and baking chocolate." - Whisky Advocate Summer 2023

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast

"Named for one of the largest redwood trees on the west coast, this is a blend of straight bourbon and rye whiskeys aged at least 3 years in the temperate climate of the California coast. Look for dried apricot and baked pear aromas. The palate is similarly fruity, showing dried fig, dried date and walnut, finishing long and drying, with clove and black pepper heat."

Gold Medal - Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards, '19
Double Gold - San Diego Spirits Festival, '19
Best New Bourbons - Forbes, '19