Redwood Empire Screaming Titan Wheated Bourbon

Nose- peach skins and yellow butterscotch candies. There is also a sweet piecrust (some might find it a bit yeasty like pizza dough), almost like peach cobbler. Very pleasant and crisp nose. Palate- peach cobbler with vanilla icing. There is a bit of candy corn in there too. That little touch of waxiness is interesting. It is fruity and a very pleasing sip. I like it. A touch of bitterness comes through towards the end though that I could live without. Finish- the finish is medium and has a hint of nutmeg on the end. Overall- This is a very nice 4 grain, wheated bourbon! The tad bit of bitterness toward the end of the sip is where perhaps some young whiskey shows through. It was the one note that I could have had less of. I was really digging the peach cobbler taste. I would really love this to be at a higher proof and I think at a cask strength it might knock ot out of the park The downproofing perhaps hurt it a little bit by some of those really nice fruit and pie crust flavors becoming a bit muted. I really like what Redwood Empire has done. They are making solid bourbon, and rye. This attempt at a 4 grain wheated bourbon is testament to the entire product line. The 80.00 price tag for a non barrel proof dismays me a bit. Is it worthy of that? No. Is it worthy of 60.00? It would be a standout in a sea of wannabees there.

BATCH 002 NEAT NOSE - Honey, Strawberries and Red Apples PALATE - The palate is soft and approachable. The palate is extremely fruity with the strawberries being the most dominant note on the palate supported by complementary notes of honey. While not complex, this is well balanced and smooth. There is no oak here on the palate which is a nice change of pace. FINISH - Medium in length. The strawberry note lingers on throughout the palate to the finish with a touch of vanilla and red apple. BUY? - While I believe the MSRP of $80 is about $20 too high, this is a pretty nice wheated bourbon from Redwood Empire who I’m a huge fan of. I’d still recommend this product because of being a supporter of Redwood Empire and enjoying this pour quite a bit. BUY AGAIN? - With all of the whiskey I have, I’m not running out to back this bottle up. Even though it’s limited, I would be okay with waiting for future batches to see if they evolve or get older.

Nose is spicy and woody with ginger snaps, cedar, allspice, buttered popcorn, blackberry, and a yeasty, doughy note. Ethanol all but non-existent. Wow palate is nothing like the nose, with cake batter, vanilla icing, lime, chocolate malt, honey, oak, and an amazing strawberry note which kept me coming back for more. Everything is very “bright” with a hint of acidity, which is in no way a bad thing. Finish is on the shorter side but nicely complex featuring oatmeal, ginger ale, mint, mild char, black pepper, and oak. Mouthfeel is medium-bodied and some youth finally becomes apparent in the form of some graininess which gives a little tongue tingle. This comes together nicely especially for what I can tell is a bit of a youngish wheater. Only the second Redwood Empire whiskey I’ve had and I’ve enjoyed both. At $79.99, it’s appropriately priced for the quality and probably worthy of a rebuy for its unique profile.

caramlized brown sugar, moderate oakiness, walnuts and mild almond, apple, maybe even blackberry? this aspect reminds me of weller 107, as it has a pronounced fruitiness as well. the finish is medium and easy going, mild tannin, spice, and mild char. this is a great wheated bourbon, while a bit pricy its nice to taste something reminiscent of weller 107, it has the fruitiness but not as bright and crisp as wellers. Overall a wonderful addition to any wheated whiskey fans collection. The art is badass as always too!!

All the flavor notes from others are spot on. This is really good and id say its akin to W107 but overpriced. Grab ben holladay soft red wheat for $50 and more flavor punch. For a little something differrent this one is a tasty option .

Very unique nose ia different grain than used to fetting being 4 grains. Sweet honey and vanilla front and the toasted char mid palate. Not a bad pour