As mentioned in the February 18, 2024, blog posting, I decided to start a new series that explores some of my favorite distilleries that I believe deserve a bit more attention. Those highlighted distillery write-ups will then be followed by several reviews of their products with the hope this will cause others to broaden their selections and seek some of these gems out. Thus, this is the last of nine highlights to focus on the Redwood Empire Distillery, with today’s review of Review of Redwood Empire Foggy Burl Single Malt Whiskey (Batch 1).

Bottle Information

From the Redwood Empire Whiskey website: Our small lot series allows us to continue our spirit of experimentation by applying our hard-won house style to products with a specific focus. This single malt whiskey is in a league of its own.

• Distiller: Bottled by Redwood Empire Distilling
• Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
• Proof: 99
• Age: NAS
• Year: 2024
• MSRP: $99
• 2024 National Average: $TBD
• Official Website

Unfortunately, I have only found two stores in about a 45-mile radius that carry their product in NoCo, and it is very hit or miss when they are actually on the shelf. Thankfully, the distillery has started to ship directly to Colorado, yet funny enough, I have yet to successfully order anything from them as new products sell out extremely quickly. Overall, this is the first single malt whiskey I have truly enjoyed and dang it is fantastic! This pour boasts an amazing sweet malt chocolate note throughout balanced with the perfect spice and fruitiness. With that said, let’s get our taste on!

• Nose: Red Apple, Cherry, Chocolate, Malt, Honey, and Spice
• Palate: Bottled Hershey Chocolate, Malt, Baking Spice, Dark Fruit, Honey, and Oak
• Finish: Medium to Long with Notes of Malt Chocolate, Spice, and Dry Oak
• My Rating: Save It! (This is the first single malt whiskey I have truly enjoyed… and dang it is fantastic!)

Please remember, drinking bourbon is a personal adventure, so do not be afraid to drink it neat, with ice, or add some water. It’s your bourbon, you bought it, and you should enjoy it how you want to enjoy it!

Cheers! Prost! Sláinte!

Bourbon Bossman™