Redwood Empire

Redwood Empire is California whiskey with true wine-country DNA. Founder Derek Benham built the brand around Northern California provenance, with Master Distiller Jeff Duckhorn and Master Blender Lauren Patz bringing deep roots in Napa and Sonoma and a blending mindset that feels more like a cellar than a factory.

The whiskeys are designed to be bar-ready and versatile, balancing richness with freshness and structure. Redwood Empire’s next chapter is now centered on Mare Island in the Bay Area, adding a fresh home base that reinforces both the craft and the sense of place behind the label.