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Redwood Empire Grizzly Bear Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon (750ml)
Regular price
$209.00
Bottled-in-Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 50% | Batch 03
California isn't the first place most people think of when it comes to bourbon, but Redwood Empire's Grizzly Beast is a good reason to reconsider. Bottled-in-Bond and aged five years in the temperate coastal climate of the Russian River Valley, this is a straight bourbon that takes the rules seriously and delivers.
Bottled-in-Bond means one distillery, one distilling season, aged at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof. No shortcuts, no blending across seasons. Grizzly Beast clears all of that and then some, coming in at five years and bringing a genuinely interesting flavour profile to the table. A solid bottle from a distillery doing things properly in an unlikely location.
The Distillery
Redwood Empire Whiskey is based in Graton, a small town in Sonoma County's Russian River Valley, about an hour north of San Francisco. The distillery operates out of a converted apple canning and processing plant, which gives you a sense of the kind of operation they're running: practical, rooted in the local area, and not trying to be something it's not.
The climate here is cooler and more stable than Kentucky, which means a slower, gentler maturation. The distillery uses water drawn from the Russian River Valley aquifer and adds nothing else beyond that to the finished whiskey. What's in the bottle is what came off the still and out of the barrel.
Why We Recommend It
At Bourbon Brothers, we put Grizzly Beast on the shelf because it earns its place:
- Genuinely Bottled-in-Bond, not just bourbon-adjacent marketing
- Five years in a coastal California climate produces something different worth exploring
- Interesting mash bill with rye, wheat, and triticale giving real depth
- 100 proof means there's substance here, not just smooth-and-easy
- A step away from the Kentucky mainstream for drinkers who want to explore
If you know your way around a bourbon shelf and want something that offers a point of difference without being weird about it, Grizzly Beast is worth a pour.
Production & Craftsmanship
| Grain Bill | 68% Corn, 20% Rye, 5% Wheat, 5% Barley, 2% Triticale |
| Aging | 5 years in new American oak barrels |
| Climate | Coastal Northern California, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County |
| Water | Russian River Valley aquifer |
| Additives | None, water only for proofing |
| Classification | Bottled-in-Bond under the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 |
The Bottled-in-Bond designation is one of the oldest quality guarantees in American whiskey. Single distillery, single season, bonded warehouse aging, 100 proof. Grizzly Beast follows all of it. The inclusion of triticale in the mash bill is a small but interesting touch, a grain that sits between rye and wheat and adds a subtle earthy complexity to the mix.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Cherry cola and rhubarb pie up front, with cinnamon and vanilla underneath. A bit fruity and a bit sweet, with a gentle spice building in the background.
Palate
Nutmeg and sticky toffee lead, followed by cedar and light caramel. White peppercorn spice adds some bite without overpowering. More complex than the nose suggests.
Finish
Gentle rye spice with caramel and a hint of oak. Clean and reasonably long. Leaves you thinking about the next sip rather than rushing toward it.
What Makes This Bourbon Special
Bottled-in-Bond 100 Proof 5 Year Age Statement California Bourbon No Additives Unique Mash Bill
Awards & Recognition
Grizzly Beast has picked up some solid recognition from respected industry voices:
- 95 Points, The Tasting Panel
- 93 Points, Sunset International Spirits Competition
- Gold Medal, Tag Global Spirits Award
How to Enjoy
Best neat, especially if you want to get a proper read on what the coastal climate has done to it. A small amount of water can open up the fruit and spice without losing what makes it interesting. Works well in a classic Old Fashioned if you want a cocktail that has some backbone. Give it a few minutes in the glass before you dive in.
Product Details
| Category | Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
| Style | Bottled-in-Bond Straight Bourbon |
| Region | Graton, Sonoma County, California, USA |
| Distillery | Redwood Empire Whiskey |
| Mash Bill | 68% Corn, 20% Rye, 5% Wheat, 5% Barley, 2% Triticale |
| Age | 5 Years |
| ABV | 50% (100 Proof) |
| Classification | Bottled-in-Bond |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Country | USA |
Regular price
$209.00
Bottled-in-Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 50% | Batch 03
California isn't the first place most people think of when it comes to bourbon, but Redwood Empire's Grizzly Beast is a good reason to reconsider. Bottled-in-Bond and aged five years in the temperate coastal climate of the Russian River Valley, this is a straight bourbon that takes the rules seriously and delivers.
Bottled-in-Bond means one distillery, one distilling season, aged at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof. No shortcuts, no blending across seasons. Grizzly Beast clears all of that and then some, coming in at five years and bringing a genuinely interesting flavour profile to the table. A solid bottle from a distillery doing things properly in an unlikely location.
The Distillery
Redwood Empire Whiskey is based in Graton, a small town in Sonoma County's Russian River Valley, about an hour north of San Francisco. The distillery operates out of a converted apple canning and processing plant, which gives you a sense of the kind of operation they're running: practical, rooted in the local area, and not trying to be something it's not.
The climate here is cooler and more stable than Kentucky, which means a slower, gentler maturation. The distillery uses water drawn from the Russian River Valley aquifer and adds nothing else beyond that to the finished whiskey. What's in the bottle is what came off the still and out of the barrel.
Why We Recommend It
At Bourbon Brothers, we put Grizzly Beast on the shelf because it earns its place:
- Genuinely Bottled-in-Bond, not just bourbon-adjacent marketing
- Five years in a coastal California climate produces something different worth exploring
- Interesting mash bill with rye, wheat, and triticale giving real depth
- 100 proof means there's substance here, not just smooth-and-easy
- A step away from the Kentucky mainstream for drinkers who want to explore
If you know your way around a bourbon shelf and want something that offers a point of difference without being weird about it, Grizzly Beast is worth a pour.
Production & Craftsmanship
| Grain Bill | 68% Corn, 20% Rye, 5% Wheat, 5% Barley, 2% Triticale |
| Aging | 5 years in new American oak barrels |
| Climate | Coastal Northern California, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County |
| Water | Russian River Valley aquifer |
| Additives | None, water only for proofing |
| Classification | Bottled-in-Bond under the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 |
The Bottled-in-Bond designation is one of the oldest quality guarantees in American whiskey. Single distillery, single season, bonded warehouse aging, 100 proof. Grizzly Beast follows all of it. The inclusion of triticale in the mash bill is a small but interesting touch, a grain that sits between rye and wheat and adds a subtle earthy complexity to the mix.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Cherry cola and rhubarb pie up front, with cinnamon and vanilla underneath. A bit fruity and a bit sweet, with a gentle spice building in the background.
Palate
Nutmeg and sticky toffee lead, followed by cedar and light caramel. White peppercorn spice adds some bite without overpowering. More complex than the nose suggests.
Finish
Gentle rye spice with caramel and a hint of oak. Clean and reasonably long. Leaves you thinking about the next sip rather than rushing toward it.
What Makes This Bourbon Special
Bottled-in-Bond 100 Proof 5 Year Age Statement California Bourbon No Additives Unique Mash Bill
Awards & Recognition
Grizzly Beast has picked up some solid recognition from respected industry voices:
- 95 Points, The Tasting Panel
- 93 Points, Sunset International Spirits Competition
- Gold Medal, Tag Global Spirits Award
How to Enjoy
Best neat, especially if you want to get a proper read on what the coastal climate has done to it. A small amount of water can open up the fruit and spice without losing what makes it interesting. Works well in a classic Old Fashioned if you want a cocktail that has some backbone. Give it a few minutes in the glass before you dive in.
Product Details
| Category | Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
| Style | Bottled-in-Bond Straight Bourbon |
| Region | Graton, Sonoma County, California, USA |
| Distillery | Redwood Empire Whiskey |
| Mash Bill | 68% Corn, 20% Rye, 5% Wheat, 5% Barley, 2% Triticale |
| Age | 5 Years |
| ABV | 50% (100 Proof) |
| Classification | Bottled-in-Bond |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Country | USA |