Redwood Empire Haystack Needle | Same Name...Different Whiskey

Join Glenn and Charlie for an in-depth review of the Redwood Empire Haystack Needle bourbon. In this episode, the hosts analyze the unique characteristics of this grain-to-glass, four-grain California whiskey, discussing its profile, proof, and how it stacks up against other high-proof favorites. Video Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Redwood Empire Haystack Needle 0:51 Whiskey Stats: Proof, Age, and Mash Bill 1:46 John Muir Quote and Bottle Design 2:12 Color and Initial Nose 3:36 Tasting and Palate Experience 7:36 Transition to Redwood Empire's Own Distillate 8:31 Bottle Details: The Tree Trunk Base 10:24 Scoring and Initial Ratings 13:32 Side-by-Side Comparison: Heads Up Challenge 17:53 Final Thoughts and Disagreements 21:18 Wrap up and Channel Outro Key Highlights: Specs: 119.6 proof, 8 years and 4 months old, 72% corn, 18% rye, 5% wheat, and 5% malted barley. Tasting Notes: Intense flavor profile featuring notes of char, caramel, chocolate, and significant spice. Discussion: A heated debate on the intensity and "spiciness" of the pour compared to other barrel-proof offerings. #BourbonReview #RedwoodEmpire #WhiskeyReview #HaystackNeedle #GrainToGlass #BourbonWhiskey #WhiskeyTasting #SoIn2Bourbon Order SoIn2Bourbon Merch Here: https://soin2bourbon.itemorder.com/sh... Like our content? Please subscribe and share with your friends! Join our community on Facebook:   / soin2bourbon   Follow us on Instagram: @soin2bourbon TikTok: @whiskeyrealtor Twitter: @SoIn2Bourbon Email: [email protected] Have a whiskey or bourbon that you would like us to review? Send us an email at [email protected] and we will be happy to provide an address for shipping your samples and/or press packets. All claims made here about alcohol, whether in this video, in this description, or on the channel, are intended for those of legal drinking age. All links provided here should only be accessed by those of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.