Redwood Empire The Hyperion Inaugural Batch 001 is a boundary-pushing American whiskey created from an unusually diverse marriage of mature bourbon, rye, wheat whiskey, and American single malt. Released in 2026 as the first installment in Redwood Empire's new annual Hyperion series, each future batch is intended to be distinct and never repeated.
The inaugural blend is composed of 32% bourbon whiskey, 30% rye whiskey, 25% wheat whiskey, and 13% single malt whiskey. The component whiskies span 7 to 14 years of age and represent more than ten different mash bills, drawing on whiskey stocks from California, Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee. The single malt component is entirely grain-to-glass whiskey distilled by Redwood Empire.
Rather than relying on one dominant style, Hyperion uses each component to build complexity. Bourbon contributes mature sweetness and oak, rye brings spice and structure, wheat whiskey adds softness and texture, while the American single malt introduces roasted grain and malty depth. The finished whiskey is bottled unfiltered at 110 proof / 55% ABV, preserving a rich, concentrated mouthfeel.
Official tasting notes lead with California walnut and roasted apricot, followed by a layered palate of pomegranate molasses, stone fruit, cream, and warm baking spice. A long finish develops into toffee and toasted malt, giving this high-proof blend a balance of fruit, sweetness, oak, grain, and spice.
The name honors Hyperion, the towering coast redwood in Redwood National Park recognized as the tallest known living tree. Redwood Empire carries the theme into the bottle with a distinctive crown-style closure inspired by the tree's stature.
For collectors, Batch 001 represents the beginning of a completely new Redwood Empire series. Approximately 12,000 bottles were reported for the inaugural release, making it especially appealing to Redwood Empire fans, American whiskey collectors, high-proof enthusiasts, and drinkers interested in innovative multi-style whiskey blending.
Key Features
- Redwood Empire The Hyperion Inaugural Batch 001
- First release in a new annual limited-edition whiskey series
- 32% bourbon whiskey
- 30% rye whiskey
- 25% wheat whiskey
- 13% American single malt whiskey
- Components aged 7–14 years
- More than 10 mash bills represented
- Whiskey sourced and produced across California, Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee
- Single malt component entirely distilled by Redwood Empire
- 110 proof / 55% ABV
- Unfiltered
- 750mL bottle
- Approximately 12,000 bottles reported for Batch 001
- Distinctive crown closure inspired by the Hyperion redwood
- Limited release with each annual batch designed to be unique
Tasting Notes
Nose: California walnut, roasted apricot, dried orchard fruit, toasted oak, baking spice, and hints of fig and plum.
Palate: Rich and layered with pomegranate molasses, stone fruit, cream, tart cherry, vanilla bean, maple sweetness, and warm baking spice.
Finish: Long and evolving with toffee, toasted malt, dark chocolate, black tea, cherry syrup, and lingering oak spice.
How to Enjoy
Serve The Hyperion Batch 001 neat in a Glencairn or tulip-shaped whiskey glass and allow it several minutes to open. The blend's multiple whiskey styles reveal themselves gradually, moving from fruit and sweetness toward malt, spice, and mature oak.
At 110 proof, a few drops of water can highlight more apricot, cherry, cream, vanilla, and toasted malt while softening the oak and spice. It also performs well over one large cube for a slower, evolving pour.
For a comparative tasting, pair it with a Redwood Empire bourbon, rye, or American single malt to explore how each category contributes to the finished blend.
FAQ
What is Redwood Empire The Hyperion?
The Hyperion is a new annual limited-edition series from Redwood Empire designed to explore unconventional American whiskey blending. Batch 001 is the inaugural 2026 release.
What whiskeys are in Batch 001?
The blend contains 32% bourbon, 30% rye, 25% wheat whiskey, and 13% single malt whiskey.
How old is Redwood Empire Hyperion?
The component whiskies range from 7 to 14 years old.
What proof is Hyperion Batch 001?
It is bottled at 110 proof / 55% ABV.
Where do the whiskeys come from?
The blend incorporates whiskey from California, Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee, including Redwood Empire's own distillate.
Is the single malt made by Redwood Empire?
Yes. The American single malt component is 100% grain-to-glass whiskey distilled by Redwood Empire.
What does Hyperion Batch 001 taste like?
Expect walnut, roasted apricot, pomegranate molasses, stone fruit, cream, warm baking spice, toffee, and toasted malt.
Is Batch 001 limited?
Yes. Hyperion is an annual limited-edition series, and reporting on the inaugural release places Batch 001 production at approximately 12,000 bottles.
