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Redwood Empire Van Duzen Straight Rye   [Van DOO-zen]
Redwood Empire Van Duzen Straight Rye is a high-malt, small-lot rye whiskey produced in Northern California. Part of their premium Small Lot Series, it is known for a unique mash bill with 31-32% malted barley, offering a complex, viscous profile with notes of spice, caramel, and fruit at 94 proof.
 67% Rye • 31% Malted Barley • 2% Wheat • High Malted Barley
 Ratings: 
Whisky Advocate: 91.00 pts 
Total Wine: 94.00 pts 
Independently Owned
Tasting Notes
Nose: A sweet, inviting blend of fresh baking spices, orange citrus, and toasted malt, with hints of vanilla taffy, white chocolate, and subtle oak
Palate: A velvety, viscous mouthfeel introduces a unique mix of rye spice, rich malt chocolate, and caramel, balanced by notes of espresso, candied citrus, and soft pepper
Finish: Smooth and enduring, characterized by lingering baking spices, caramel, and a gentle, warming oak spice.
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Rank: 69.6 pctl
Value: $3.39 / pctl
Redemption 10 Year Old Barrel Proof Rye
You'll know quickly why this 10-year-old rye has earned its place on the shelves of whiskey collectors. Bottled at barrel proof with 95% rye content, it starts with an explosive concentration of flavors followed by a long, mellow, memorable finish. This is a true premium rye whiskey.
 95% Rye • 5% Malted Barley • High Malted Barley
 Pro Ratings: 
Whisky Advocate: 93.00 pts 
Universal Spirits: 94.00 pts 
Intl Wine & Spirits: 98.00 pts 
Whiskybase: 93.00 pts 
Total Wine: 90.00 pts 
Wine Enthusiast: 93.00 pts 
Flaviar: 86.00 pts 
The Whiskey Jug: 87.00 pts 
Drink Hacker: 78.00 pts 
Part of the  Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits family of brands.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Black caramel, molasses and vanilla layered over tones of freshly cut grass and hints of ginger.
Palate: Spicy rye notes evolve with flavors of dark chocolate, licorice and fennel laced together with cardamom, black pepper and tarragon.
Finish: Lengthy, mounds of caraway seed and muddled spearmint with a peppery astringency.
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