Limitless By Nature — A Unique Blend of Straight Whiskeys, 2026 Inaugural Release
Named for the tallest known tree on the planet, The Hyperion is Redwood Empire's annual exploration of what's possible in American whiskey. Each year, one whiskey will break free from the rest — inspired by the same relentless growth that gives the Hyperion tree its name, every release captures Redwood Empire's Master Distiller and Master Blender's craft and curiosity, brought to life through unexpected blends, unusual barrel treatments, pioneering collaborations, and boundary-defying production. Once a year. One whiskey. Never repeated.
The inaugural 2026 release draws from Redwood Empire's library of foundational whiskeys, marrying four distinctly different whiskey styles from four different states into a blend unlike anything the distillery has made before. "Our inaugural release reflects both where we've been and where we're headed," says Master Distiller J. Duckhorn. "Starting with our library of foundational whiskeys, we married four distinctly different whiskey styles from four different states to create something unlike anything we've made before."
The result is a blend built on bourbon, rye, wheat, and single malt whiskeys sourced from California, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana, ranging from 7 to 14 years old. Bottled unfiltered at 110 proof, The Hyperion is crafted in California and designed to showcase the full range of American whiskey styles in a single, cohesive pour.
Blend Bill
Bourbon Whiskey
32%
Rye Whiskey
30%
Wheat Whiskey
25%
Single Malt Whiskey
13%
Tasting Notes
"California walnut and roasted apricots give way to a rich palate of decadent pomegranate molasses, stone fruit, cream, and warm baking spice with a long finish of toffee and toasted malt." — Master Blender L. Patz
Why Whiskey Collectors Seek This Out
Inaugural release of Redwood Empire's annual, never-repeated Hyperion series
A rare 4-style blend — bourbon, rye, wheat, and single malt whiskeys in one bottle
Whiskeys sourced from four different states: California, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana
Ages ranging from 7 to 14 years across the blend components
Bottled unfiltered at a bold 110 proof
Crafted by Master Distiller J. Duckhorn and Master Blender L. Patz
Truly limited: once this vintage sells out, this exact blend will never be made again
Product Details
Type
Blend of Straight Whiskeys
Blend Composition
32% Bourbon, 30% Rye, 25% Wheat, 13% Single Malt
Sourced States
California, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana
Size
750mL
ABV
55% Alc. Vol. (110 Proof)
Age Range
7 to 14 Years
Filtration
Unfiltered
Equipment
Column Still
Crafted In
California
Release
2026 Inaugural Release — Annual, Never Repeated
Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hyperion series?
The Hyperion is Redwood Empire's annual whiskey series, named after the world's tallest known tree. Each year brings one entirely new whiskey built around unexpected blends, unusual barrel treatments, or pioneering production methods — and once a vintage sells out, it is never repeated.
What makes the 2026 inaugural release unique?
The 2026 release blends four distinct whiskey styles — bourbon, rye, wheat, and single malt — sourced from four different states, ranging from 7 to 14 years old. It's a rare combination not commonly found in a single bottle.
What's in the blend?
The blend bill is 32% bourbon whiskey, 30% rye whiskey, 25% wheat whiskey, and 13% single malt whiskey, sourced from California, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana.
How old is the whiskey in this blend?
The whiskeys that make up this blend range from 7 to 14 years old, reflecting the different aging profiles of each component style.
What proof is it bottled at?
The Hyperion is bottled unfiltered at 110 proof (55% ABV).
Will this exact blend be released again?
No. The Hyperion series follows a strict "once a year, one whiskey, never repeated" philosophy — each annual release is a distinct, one-time expression that will not be reproduced in future years.
What does it taste like?
According to Master Blender L. Patz, expect California walnut and roasted apricots opening into a rich palate of pomegranate molasses, stone fruit, cream, and warm baking spice, with a long finish of toffee and toasted malt.
