Redwood Empire Lost Monarch

My Price: $39.95

Country/Area: California, USA

Distillery: Unknown (probably MGP)

Proof/ABV: 90 Proof/ 45% ABV

Mash Bill: 60% of the blend is 95% Rye 5% Malted Barley and 40% of the Blend is 75% Corn 21% Rye 4% Malted Barley

Barrel: New American Oak

Age: At least 3 years

Nose: Fruit Salad, Carmel, Bread

Taste: Baking Spice, Carmel, Chocolate

Review:

Named for the largest Coastal Redwood by volume, the Lost Monarch is a wonderful blend of 3-5 year old rye whiskies and 4-12 year old bourbon. The 60% Rye content makes for a wonderful spice upfront on the nose and palate while the bourbon rounds it off with fantastic caramel and chocolate notes. For the price it is hard to beat. Cheers!

My Rating: Stock it. A great mix of rye and bourbon.

May the miles you hike be filled with wonder and the glasses you raise be filled with whiskey.

Cheers!

Rating scale:

-Spit: Don’t bother with this one. If a friend gives you a dram of it, are they even your friend?

-Shoot: Good enough to get you drunk.

-Sip: Tasty enough to enjoy neat or on the rocks.

-Stock: I’d recommend keeping a bottle on hand.