{"product_id":"redwood-empire-lost-monarch-small-batch-american-whiskey-2","title":"Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Small Batch American Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003eRedwood Empire Lost Monarch is a small batch American whiskey crafted from a blend of straight bourbon and rye whiskeys, bottled at 90 proof from the coastal hills of Sonoma County. This carefully balanced blend draws its character from the temperate Northern California climate, where aging barrels experience gentle temperature swings that coax deep complexity from the marriage of grain and wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the towering redwood groves of California comes a whiskey as majestic as its namesake — the Lost Monarch, the world's largest coastal redwood by volume. Corning \u0026amp; Company Distillers established their craft in 2015, choosing Sonoma County's unique terroir to create American whiskeys that capture the essence of the Pacific coast's ancient forests and rolling wine country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla oak, dried orchard fruits, warm baking spices, coastal fog minerality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel and honey sweetness, rye pepper spice, toasted grain, subtle eucalyptus notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium length with charred oak, cinnamon bark, and lingering fruit leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall Batch American Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45.0% (90 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAged at least 3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorning \u0026amp; Company Distillers, LLC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSonoma County, California\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBourbon \u0026amp; Rye Blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal evening sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e As the fog rolls in over the Pacific\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCampfire gatherings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under towering redwoods with old friends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine country visits:\u003c\/strong\u003e After a day exploring Sonoma's vineyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican whiskey exploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discovering California's unique distilling terroir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Redwood Empire Lost Monarch taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLost Monarch offers a balanced profile where bourbon's vanilla sweetness meets rye's peppery spice. The Northern California coastal aging creates unique minerality and eucalyptus notes not found in traditional whiskey regions, with a smooth integration that speaks to the temperate climate's gentle influence on the barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Lost Monarch good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Lost Monarch's balanced bourbon-rye blend makes it excellent for classic cocktails. The 90 proof provides enough backbone for an Old Fashioned or Manhattan, while the California terroir adds distinctive character that elevates simple highballs and whiskey sours with unexpected coastal complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink Lost Monarch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLost Monarch is crafted for neat sipping to fully appreciate the unique coastal aging influence. Add a splash of water to open up the subtle eucalyptus and mineral notes, or serve on the rocks as the temperature warms to reveal layers of orchard fruit and spice that develop in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Lost Monarch different from other American whiskeys?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLost Monarch's distinction comes from its Northern California coastal aging, where temperate climate and ocean influence create flavor profiles unavailable in traditional whiskey regions. The blend of bourbon and rye, combined with Sonoma County's unique terroir, produces minerality and herbal notes reminiscent of the ancient redwood forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Lost Monarch similar to any other whiskeys?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans of balanced American whiskeys like Michter's US*1 or Whistlepig 10, Lost Monarch offers familiar bourbon-rye harmony with distinctive California character. The coastal influence creates complexity similar to Scotch whiskies aged near the sea, making it appealing to both American whiskey and Scotch drinkers seeking something uniquely Californian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redwood Empire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43325095051338,"sku":"RELMSBAW","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/6095\/7258\/files\/front_38f4de70-f508-4ef4-b270-29e4912990e3.jpg?v=1771428505","url":"https:\/\/theoldrickhouse.com\/products\/redwood-empire-lost-monarch-small-batch-american-whiskey-2","provider":"The Old Rickhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}