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D&M California – Redwood Empire ‘LOCALLY SOURCED AND DISTILLED GRAIN-TO-GLASS IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA!’ – American Whiskey News

September 20th, 2025

LOCALLY SOURCED AND DISTILLED

GRAIN-TO-GLASS IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA!

Named for the expanse of land in Northern California that extends from the Golden Gate Bridge north to the Oregon Border, Redwood Empire Whiskey was founded a decade ago by Derek Benham who perceived this region’s cool, temperate climate as ideal for aging whiskey slowly and evenly.

The distillery’s primary mission is to craft whiskies that are bold, expressive, smooth and full of grain character, all of which is sourced in California. At the same time, the brand pays homage to the history of the land which was once blanketed by the iconic ancient redwood trees that comprised one of the most majestic ecosystems on earth. While today, less than 3% of that original forest remains, thanks to the efforts of early conservationists like John Muir, many of these towering icons are protected, and each Redwood Empire expression is tied to one of those protected trees and carries a quote from John Muir. The distillery is also committed to further protect and restore the regional forests by supporting Save the Redwoods League, a California-based nonprofit dedicated to that mission, and partnering with Trees for the Future, an international reforestation organization which has already planted nearly 2 million trees and is still going strong.

Originally located in the small town of Graton in the Russian River Valley, Redwood Empire recently opened a new distillery at the site of the former naval shipyard on historic Mare Island. Even more exciting for whiskey lovers, the facility also includes a hospitality center which offers tours and includes a restaurant, bar and patio.

We invite you to enjoy the tastes of true Northern California grain-to-glass goodness with these delicious selections from the Redwood Empire portfolio.