Redwood Empire Haystack Needle Straight Rye – Barrel No. 2757 (750ml)

Product Description

Redwood Empire Haystack Needle Straight Rye – Barrel No. 2757 750ml is a rare, single-barrel rye whiskey curated by blackbook for collectors and rye purists who value individuality, age, and barrel-driven nuance. Bottled from one specific barrel, this release captures a singular moment in Redwood Empire’s rye program—bold, precise, and unmistakably expressive.

Aged to develop depth without sacrificing rye’s signature spice, this Haystack Needle barrel delivers concentrated flavor and structure. Expect classic rye character—peppery spice, herbal lift, and grain-driven intensity—layered with caramel sweetness and polished oak from extended barrel time. Each pour reflects the patience of maturation and the personality of Barrel No. 2757 alone.

At blackbook, we spotlight single-barrel ryes that truly stand apart. This Haystack Needle release is exactly that—one barrel, one voice, no blending.

Tasting Notes

(Single barrel — notes reflect this specific release)

Nose:
Cracked pepper, rye bread, caramel, vanilla, and seasoned oak.

Palate:
Spice-forward and layered with dark honey, baking spice, toasted grain, herbal rye notes, and balanced oak.

Finish:
Long, warming, and structured with lingering rye spice, dry oak, and refined sweetness.

Specifications

• Category: Straight Rye Whiskey

• Series: Redwood Empire Haystack Needle

• Barrel: No. 2757

• Style: Single Barrel / Limited Release

• Aging: Matured in charred American oak

• Proof: Barrel-specific (varies by barrel)

• Size: 750ml

• Producer: Redwood Empire

• blackbook Selection: Yes

Why You’ll Love It 

This is rye whiskey for serious drinkers. The single-barrel format allows the spice, grain, and oak to show their full range without dilution or blending. Barrel No. 2757 offers intensity with control—bold yet composed.

blackbook customers gravitate toward Haystack Needle ryes as collectible bottles that are meant to be opened—complex enough to explore, balanced enough to enjoy.

Perfect For

• Sipping neat or with a few drops of water

• Fans of single-barrel and rye-forward whiskey

• Collectors of limited Redwood Empire releases

• Comparative tastings with bourbon or blended rye

• Gifting a truly one-of-a-kind rye

• Buying rare rye whiskey online through blackbook