The Experience
Nose
Fresh Coconut, mango, vanilla, ground ginger, clove, orange.
Palate
Herbal, sour citrus/grapefruit, honey, pleasant wood popsicle stick, gets hotter on 2nd/3rd sip then stops.
Finish
Herbal, long and soft, a bit drying.
Appearance (color, bottle, packaging)
Nice bottle with excellent artwork, love how they converted from the standard label, nice dark amber color.
Availability
Do not believe it is allocated, however can be a bit tough to find.
Price
Set at the right price for the product received. Good value in this review’s opinion.
Thoughts
Disclaimer: We are Redwood Empire fans. The regular Lost Monarch is a must-have staple on our bar. The flavor notes in this true rye (94%) are unlike many other and may not be to the liking of a traditional rye drinker. We find this expression complex and very interesting. Purchased at the same time a Old Ezra’s new rye offering and compared head-to-head. Both are unqique, with the Emerald Giant taking top honors for my wife, where I leaned slightly toward the Old Ezra. Regardless, excellent for those up for something a little different.