Redwood Empire Rocket Top Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey Batch 005 2025 Release

Experience the bold character and meticulous craftsmanship of the 2025 release of Redwood Empire Rocket Top Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey – Batch 005. Crafted grain-to-glass in Sonoma County, this exceptional rye adheres to the Bottled-in-Bond Act, ensuring purity, quality, and transparency.

Distilled during the Spring 2019 season and bottled at 100 proof, this is the fourth batch of Rocket Top’s bonded series and one of the most collectible to date. The whiskey is named after one of the tallest trees in the Redwood Empire, symbolizing towering strength and deep roots—a fitting name for a rye this rich in complexity.

Each bottle is paired with an eye-catching gift-ready collector’s tube featuring forest motifs and Redwood Empire’s signature artwork, making it a perfect gift or addition to any premium whiskey shelf.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Herbal rye spice, fresh mint, toasted cedar, and honeycomb

• Palate: Bold and peppery with notes of dark chocolate, clove, and candied citrus

• Finish: Long and warming with lingering spice and hints of charred oak

Key Features:

• Limited Bottled in Bond 2025 release (Batch 004)

• Distillation season: Spring 2019

• Mashbill (approximate): Rye-heavy, with small grain complexity

• Bottled at 50% ABV (100 Proof)

• Distilled & aged in Northern California

• Non-chill filtered

• Housed in a custom-designed cylindrical gift box with vivid forest imagery

Perfect For:

• Rye whiskey collectors & connoisseurs

• Fans of Bottled-in-Bond releases

• Holiday or special occasion gifts

• Redwood Empire limited edition fans

• Nature lovers seeking flavor that honors the forest