Haystack needle bourbon 2025 GA Pick

This is Barrel No. 1752, exclusively for Georgia. Aged 8 years and 10 months, Char Level: 3, Barrel Type: New American Oak, Mash Bill: 72% corn, 18% rye, 5% wheat, 5% malted barley at 121.2 proof. Classic Bourbon nose with some other elements. Leans brighter rather than oaky. I would likely guess 8-10 years old if I didn't know. Drinks like 105-110 proof. Super smooth on the initial sip and then becomes a little tannic. Definitely leans sweeter over darker. Invites subsequent sips as you try to identify the subtle flavors, ultimately resulting in a pretty straightforward Bourbon with some brighter notes. I'm looking forward to revisiting this one. This would be fun to sneak into a blind tasting for those who only drink "Kentucky Bourbons". Well done Redwood Empire!

Rich and deep in flavor, so smooth considering the proof.