{"product_id":"redwood-empire-the-hyperion-blend-of-straight-whiskeys","title":"Redwood Empire The Hyperion Blend of Straight Whiskeys","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #2b2b2b; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #4a3020; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eRedwood Empire — The Hyperion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; color: #8a7358; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eLimitless By Nature — A Unique Blend of Straight Whiskeys, 2026 Inaugural Release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eNamed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe 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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #4a3020; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eBlend Bill\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ddd0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eBourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e32%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ddd0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRye Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e30%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ddd0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWheat Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e25%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSingle Malt Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e13%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #4a3020; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #4a3020; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eWhy Whiskey Collectors Seek This Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInaugural release of Redwood Empire's annual, never-repeated Hyperion series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rare 4-style blend — bourbon, rye, wheat, and single malt whiskeys in one bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhiskeys sourced from four different states: California, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges ranging from 7 to 14 years across the blend components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled unfiltered at a bold 110 proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted by Master Distiller J. Duckhorn and Master Blender L. Patz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruly limited: once this vintage sells out, this exact blend will never be made again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #4a3020; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ddd0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eBlend of Straight Whiskeys\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ddd0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBlend Composition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e32% Bourbon, 30% Rye, 25% Wheat, 13% Single Malt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ddd0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSourced States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eCalifornia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ddd0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e750mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ddd0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e55% Alc. Vol. (110 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ddd0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAge Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e7 to 14 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ddd0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eUnfiltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ddd0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEquipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eColumn Still\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ddd0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCrafted In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eCalifornia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e2026 Inaugural Release — Annual, Never Repeated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #7a7a7a; margin-top: 20px; font-style: italic;\"\u003ePlease drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ SECTION --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #4a3020; margin-top: 45px; border-top: 1px solid #e8ddd0; padding-top: 30px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhat is The Hyperion series?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhat makes the 2026 inaugural release unique?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhat's in the blend?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe blend bill is 32% bourbon whiskey, 30% rye whiskey, 25% wheat whiskey, and 13% single malt whiskey, sourced from California, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eHow old is the whiskey in this blend?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe whiskeys that make up this blend range from 7 to 14 years old, reflecting the different aging profiles of each component style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhat proof is it bottled at?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe Hyperion is bottled unfiltered at 110 proof (55% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWill this exact blend be released again?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAccording 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ SCHEMA MARKUP (JSON-LD) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- PRODUCT SCHEMA MARKUP (JSON-LD) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redwood Empire Whiskey","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":50603149951169,"sku":"REDWOOD-EMPIRE-HYPERION-WHISKEY","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/6290\/9518\/files\/RedwoodEmpireTheHyperionBlendofStraightWhiskeys.png?v=1789486450","url":"https:\/\/www.nestorliquor.com\/products\/redwood-empire-the-hyperion-blend-of-straight-whiskeys","provider":"Nestor Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}