Name

Redwood Empire Whiskey

Legal name

Redwood Empire Distilling

Website

https://redwoodempirewhiskey.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Whiskey

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Distilleries (31214), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spirits/Cocktail Bars Operated by Producers (THAFALAJ), Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAA)

Keywords

• Craft whiskey
• Bourbon whiskey
• Rye whiskey
• Whiskey distillery
• Distilled spirits

Headquarters

HQ city

Graton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Whiskey Product Sales: Direct bottle sales of craft whiskeys including bourbon, rye, and blended expressions through e-commerce and retail distribution nationwide. Products range from everyday offerings ($39.99 for Colonel Armstrong) to premium single barrel and cask strength expressions.
2. Distillery Experiences: Revenue from tours, tasting experiences, whiskey bar sales, and private events at the Mare Island distillery location. Includes Redwood Empire Whiskey University masterclasses and educational programming.
3. Merchandise Sales: Branded merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, hats, flannels), bar accessories (jiggers, pour spouts, bar grates, bar sets), and glassware sold through their e-commerce shop.
4. Whiskey Club Memberships: Quarterly subscription-based club memberships: Collectors Club (3 bottles/quarter at $160-$225) and Explorers Club (2 bottles/quarter at $85-$150), with complimentary tours, tastings, and 10% discounts on purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Redwood Empire Whiskey is a Northern California craft distillery that produces small-batch, grain-to-glass whiskey (bourbon, rye, blended, single malt, bottled-in-bond, cask strength, small lot, and single barrel expressions) aged in the region's cool coastal climate. The company sells bottles through its own e-commerce store, a national distributor network, and on-premise accounts, and operates a whiskey bar, tasting room, distillery tours, and an educational Whiskey University at its Mare Island facility.

Product overview

Redwood Empire Whiskey is a craft distillery producing a portfolio of whiskey products centered around grain-to-glass distillation from Northern California. The core portfolio includes four primary expressions: Pipe Dream Bourbon (the flagship four-grain bourbon), Emerald Giant Rye Whiskey, Lost Monarch Small Batch Blended Whiskey (55% rye/45% bourbon blend), and Colonel Armstrong High Wheat Bourbon. These are supplemented by cask strength uncut/unfiltered variants of the core lineup, small lot experimental series (Foggy Burl Single Malt, Screaming Titan Wheated Bourbon, Van Duzen Rye, Devils Tower High Rye Bourbon), bottled-in-bond expressions (Grizzly Beast Bourbon, Rocket Top Rye), reserve expressions (Pipe Dream 101 Proof, Pipe Dream Triple Toasted), and single barrel offerings (Haystack Needle). The company also operates a Whiskey Club membership program with two tiers offering quarterly bottle allocations, and provides hospitality services including a whiskey bar, distillery tours, Whiskey University educational programs, and private event venues at their Mare Island location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Whiskey Club: Quarterly membership club offering exclusive whiskey releases, pick-up parties, and distillery experiences including Collectors Club and Explorers Club tiers.
• Redwood Empire Whiskey University

Products and services

• Pipe Dream Bourbon Whiskey Signature four-grain bourbon with mash bill of 73% corn, 18% rye, 5% malted barley, and 4% wheat. Features notes of honey, vanilla, and oak. Core everyday offering for craft whiskey consumers.
• Colonel Armstrong High Wheat Bourbon Four-grain expression featuring 30% wheat in the mash bill, blending Northern California grain-to-glass spirit with hand-selected high-wheat bourbons from Kentucky and Indiana. Priced at $39.99 MSRP. Core everyday offering.
• Emerald Giant Rye Whiskey Rye whiskey featuring lively spice and herbal undertones, suitable for iced coffee cocktails and cold brew pairings. Core everyday offering.
• Lost Monarch Small Batch Craft Whiskey Blend Small batch blend of 55% rye and 45% bourbon, combining the spicy bite of rye with round sweetness of bourbon. Aged between 3 to 14 years. Core everyday offering.
• Cask Strength Pipe Dream Bourbon Whiskey Uncut and unfiltered cask strength expression of Pipe Dream bourbon, bottled straight from the barrel without dilution or chill filtration. Cask strength line.
• Cask Strength Emerald Giant Rye Whiskey Uncut and unfiltered cask strength expression of Emerald Giant rye whiskey. Cask strength line.
• Cask Strength Lost Monarch Blend Uncut and unfiltered cask strength expression of the Lost Monarch blended whiskey. Cask strength line.
• Rocket Top Straight Rye Whiskey Bottled-in-bond straight rye whiskey produced under the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. Mash bill of 85% rye, 11% malted barley, 4% wheat. Received 95 Points from Wine Enthusiast and 97 Points Best in Show.
• Grizzly Beast Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bottled-in-bond straight bourbon whiskey aged in Northern California coastal climate. Mash bill of 67% corn, 17% rye, 10% wheat, 6% malted barley. Single season, single distillery expression.
• Pipe Dream Triple Toasted Bourbon Whiskey Triple toasted bourbon finished across three unique oak types: French Oak, Hungarian Oak, and Garryana Oak. Features notes of applewood, caramelized crème brûlée, burnt honey, and toasted pecan. Proof 92. Reserve expression.
• Pipe Dream 101 Proof Bourbon Whiskey Reserve expression showcasing older whiskey stocks with more grain-to-glass distillate, cut at higher proof. Mash bill of 73% corn, 19% rye, 5% malted barley, 3% wheat. Aged 5-15 years at 101 proof. Won 96 Points at The Tasting Panel 2025 and 94 Points Platinum Medal at San Diego Intl Spirit Comp 2025.
• Haystack Needle Single Barrel Bourbon & Rye Whiskey Single barrel program featuring 100% grain-to-glass expressions. Each barrel is different, showcasing unique harmony between grain, distilling, barreling, and aging. Only 4 barrels produced per day.
• Screaming Titan Wheated Bourbon Whiskey Wheated bourbon with mash bill of 61% corn, 30% wheat, 5% rye, and 4% malted barley. Features notes of vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak. Small lot series.
• Foggy Burl Single Malt Whiskey Single malt whiskey in the small lot series, featuring rich malt character and subtle fruitiness.
• Van Duzen Small Lot Straight Rye Whiskey Small lot straight rye whiskey from the experimental small lot series.
• Devils Tower High Rye Bourbon Whiskey High rye bourbon with mash bill of 54% corn, 38% rye, 4% malt, and 4% wheat. Features notes of cardamom, mint, tobacco, and licorice. Small lot series.
• Collectors Club Whiskey Club Membership Three bottles per quarter, guaranteed Haystack Needle allocation, invitations to private club pick-up parties, 4 complimentary tour & tasting vouchers, 4 complimentary flights or cocktails, 10% off all purchases. Limited to 200 members. Quarterly subscription at $160-$225 per quarter.
• Explorers Club Whiskey Club Membership Two bottles per quarter with eligibility for Haystack Needle and additional club exclusives. Includes 4 new life expressions, private party invitations, 4 complimentary tour & tasting vouchers, 10% off all purchases. Quarterly subscription at $85-$150 per quarter.
• Whiskey Bar & Tasting Room Full craft cocktail bar at Mare Island location featuring spirit-forward classics and original house creations. Offers rotating tasting flights and nearly the entire Redwood Empire lineup by the pour. Walk-ins welcome.
• Guided Tour & Tasting Experience In-depth distillery tour including barrel room, production room, and rooftop balcony view, followed by guided tasting of six whiskies.
• Redwood Empire Whiskey University Five 90-minute classes taught by Master Blender Lauren Patz covering whiskey fundamentals, bourbon and rye definitions, barrels and maturation, and blending.
• Private Events Private event hosting at Mare Island distillery with spaces including Upstairs Barrel Room, Downstairs Barrel Room, and Restaurant & Bar. Accommodates 20 to 300 guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,844,165 trees planted to date through environmental partnerships
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Shaker & SpoonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2024Subscription cocktail box service delivering handcrafted cocktail recipes featuring Redwood Empire Lost Monarch whiskey. Partnership included bartender spotlight features and promoted 'When Apricots Fly' cocktail recipe.
• Trees for the FuturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020International reforestation NGO that has planted over 250 million trees since 1989. Redwood Empire plants one tree for every bottle sold, having planted 1.8M+ trees to date. The partnership supports forest restoration across Senegal, Uganda, Kenya and other regions through Forest Garden programs.
• Save the Redwoods LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring California's ancient redwood and sequoia forests. Since 1918, they've safeguarded over 200,000 acres and created dozens of parks and preserves. Partnership reflects brand's conservation values rooted in John Muir's legacy.
• Whiskey HouseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContract distillery customer in Kentucky serving the struggling bourbon industry. Redwood Empire is among 35 customers sourcing whiskey production from Whiskey House's 110,000-square-foot automated facility.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. George Spirits: California-based craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, and other spirits with strong West Coast identity. Directly comparable as a grain-to-glass craft producer with on-premise experiences and award-winning portfolio.
• Few's Bend Distillery: Oregon-based craft whiskey distillery with bourbon and rye expressions. Closely comparable as a West Coast craft whiskey producer pursuing small-batch premium positioning and national distribution.
• Smooth Ambler: West Virginia craft distillery producing straight bourbon, rye, and single malts with award-winning products. Comparable as a craft whiskey producer with strong critic scores and premium pricing.
• Catoctin Creek: Virginia-based craft distillery focused on rye whiskey with farm-to-bottle sourcing. Comparable craft whiskey producer with sustainability story, premium positioning, and growing national footprint.
• Koval Distillery: Chicago-based craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, and specialty spirits with organic grain sourcing. Comparable craft producer with sustainability positioning, on-premise experiences, and premium pricing.
• Tuthilltown Spirits: New York-based craft distillery (Hudson Whiskey brand) pioneering American craft whiskey with grain-to-glass production. Comparable small-batch craft producer with DTC, on-premise experiences, and national distribution.
• Jefferson's Bourbon: Craft bourbon brand known for innovative expressions and aged whiskey experimentation (ocean-aged, etc.). Comparable premium craft positioning, focus on small-batch and experimental finishes, and national distribution ambition.
• Balcones Distilling: Texas craft distillery producing bourbon, rye, single malt, and experimental whiskeys. Comparable craft producer with innovative barrel programs, small-batch focus, and award-winning portfolio.
• Wilderness Trail: Kentucky craft bourbon and rye distillery with single barrel and bottled-in-bond offerings. Comparable small-batch craft whiskey producer with high critic scores and growing national footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Wild Turkey / Campari Group: Major Kentucky bourbon producer with broad American whiskey portfolio including rye. Represents the incumbent competitive benchmark Redwood Empire must differentiate against at the wholesale and on-premise levels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCU4ebEZsUraEWLVZKJlba8Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/redwoodempirewhiskey
• Instagraminstagram.com/redwoodempirewhiskey

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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