Redwood Empire Whiskey introduced Colonel Armstrong Wheated Bourbon, a new four-grain expression that designed to highlight Northern California craftsmanship.

The new offering reflects Redwood Empire’s distinctive approach, marrying the distillery’s own grain-to-glass spirit with hand-selected, 4- to 14-year-old high-wheat bourbons from Kentucky and Indiana. This unique blend showcases Redwood Empire’s trailblazing philosophy that great whiskey is built through thoughtful blending.

“Each component of this ‘Ode to Wheat’ is intentionally selected to serve a purpose, adding nuance, texture, complexity and culminating in a high-wheated whiskey greater than the sum of its parts,” Master Blender Lauren Patz said in a news release.

Aging in Northern California’s cool, foggy climate contributes to the whiskey’s balance and signature sense of place. With wheat accounting for 30% of the overall mash bill, more than double that of many wheated bourbons, Colonel Armstrong offers a rich, rounded profile layered with notes of fruit, spice, and oak.

The whiskey draws inspiration from Colonel James Armstrong, whose foresight helped protect one of California’s most treasured natural landscapes. In the 1870s, Armstrong transferred ownership of the land that would later become Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve to his daughter Kate for “$1, love, and affection,” helping preserve the ancient redwood forest for future generations. That enduring act of stewardship continues to inspire Redwood Empire’s approach to both whiskey-making and conservation.

“The beauty of this whiskey is its balance. It’s approachable from the first sip but continues to reveal new layers of flavor and character as you spend time with it,” Master Distiller Jeff Duckhorn said.

The release continues Redwood Empire Whiskey’s tradition of connecting consumers directly to the land that inspires its whiskeys. Coordinates printed on the bottle lead whiskey enthusiasts to the Colonel Armstrong Tree, the towering, 1,400-year-old redwood behind the label. Since launching in 2019, Redwood Empire Whiskey has helped plant more than 1.8 million trees through its reforestation initiatives, reinforcing the conservation values that inspired the expression.

Colonel Armstrong Wheated Bourbon is now available online and arriving at retailers nationwide. Suggested retail price is $39.99. 

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About Redwood Empire Whiskey

Redwood Empire Whiskey is a quintessential Northern California whiskey brand inspired by the ancient forests of the Redwood Empire. The Redwood Empire Brand and Distillery are located within the 420-mile-long belt of ancient forest that contains famous protected Redwood trees. These trees have whimsical names that also designate each unique Redwood Empire whiskey expression. To ensure the health of tomorrow’s forests, the company formed an environmental-based alliance with non-profits that has resulted in planting over 1.7 million trees and still counting. Redwood Empire is owned by Purple Brands, a brand-led business with an acclaimed portfolio of wine and spirits brands. For more information, visit redwoodempirewhiskey.com.