03/04/2026
Redwood Empire Haystack Needle 8-Year Straight Bourbon Single Barrel
Age: ~8 years (often 8 years + a few months) 
Proof / ABV: Barrel strength varies by lot (typically ~114-122+ proof, ~57.8–61.2% ABV) 
Mash Bill: Depends on barrel — common versions include a four-grain mash (e.g., 72% corn, 18% rye, 5% wheat, 5% malted barley). Some barrels have a higher rye mash (e.g., ~51% corn / 44% rye). 
Barrel Char: New American oak, Level 3 
Bottling: Single Barrel (each bottle unique), cask strength, non-chill filtered