{"product_id":"redwood-empire-8-year-old-haystack-needle-single-barrel-bourbon-122-4-pf","title":"Redwood Empire 8 Year Old Haystack Needle Single Barrel Bourbon 122.4 PF","description":"\u003cp\u003eReach the pinnacle of California whiskey craft with **Redwood Empire 8 Year Old \"Haystack Needle\" Single Barrel Bourbon (Barrel #2277)**. Distilled grain-to-glass in the foggy giants of Sonoma County, this rare single barrel expression represents the distillery's most exclusive offering. Aged for **8 years and 7 months** in new American White Oak barrels with a #3 char, it is bottled at an impressive **122.4 Proof (61.2% ABV)**, capturing the raw intensity and nuance of a single cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specific barrel (#2277) features a unique high-corn mash bill of **72% Corn, 18% Rye, 5% Wheat, and 5% Malted Barley**. This four-grain recipe strikes a perfect balance, using the corn for a rich, sweet base while the rye and wheat add layers of spice and softness. With only four barrels produced per day at the distillery, \"Haystack Needle\" is a true collector's item that showcases the unique terroir of the Russian River Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Redwood Empire Distilling (Sonoma, CA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Haystack Needle Single Barrel (Barrel #2277)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8 Years, 7 Months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof\u003c\/strong\u003e: 122.4 (61.2% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/strong\u003e: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 5% Wheat, 5% Malted Barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Distilled Grain-to-Glass, Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rich and inviting. Aromas of deep caramel and vanilla extract merge with toasted oak and a wave of warm baking spices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Intense and concentrated. A burst of caramelized sugar and honeyed corn meets a distinct rye-driven spice, balanced by a soft, creamy wheat texture and layered oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Long, warming, and sophisticated. Lingering notes of oak tannins, toasted grain, and spice fade slowly, leaving a lasting impression of the high proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Choose Barrel #2277?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare Four-Grain Mash\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unlike standard bourbons, the inclusion of both rye and wheat in the mash bill creates a complex \"sweet \u0026amp; savory\" profile that is highly sought after by enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Proof Power\u003c\/strong\u003e: At 122.4 proof, this barrel is uncut and unfiltered, offering a drinking experience that is bold, oily, and packed with flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSonoma Craft\u003c\/strong\u003e: A true grain-to-glass product from one of California's most respected distilleries, proving that world-class bourbon isn't limited to Kentucky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Redwood Empire Whiskey","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":49959069548737,"sku":"REDWOOD-EMPIRE-HAYSTACK-122.4","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/6290\/9518\/files\/RedwoodEmpire8YearOldHaystackNeedleSingleBarrelBourbon122.4PF.png?v=1770182391","url":"https:\/\/www.nestorliquor.com\/products\/redwood-empire-8-year-old-haystack-needle-single-barrel-bourbon-122-4-pf","provider":"Nestor Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}