Redwood Empire Haystack Needle Straight Rye – Barrel No. 2766 (750ml)

Product Description

Redwood Empire Haystack Needle Straight Rye – Barrel No. 2766 750ml is a rare, single-barrel rye whiskey curated by blackbook for rye enthusiasts who value individuality, structure, and barrel-specific nuance. Bottled from one distinct barrel, this release captures a unique expression of Redwood Empire’s rye program—bold, spice-driven, and meticulously composed.

Barrel No. 2766 showcases rye’s classic peppery backbone layered with caramel sweetness, toasted grain, and refined oak influence developed through careful maturation. The single-barrel format allows subtle variations in spice, sweetness, and mouthfeel to shine, offering a one-of-one whiskey experience that can’t be replicated.

At blackbook, we spotlight single-barrel releases that reward attention and exploration. Haystack Needle Barrel No. 2766 delivers exactly that—focused, expressive, and meant to be enjoyed thoughtfully.

Tasting Notes

(Single barrel — notes reflect this specific release)

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

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

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

Specifications

• Category: Straight Rye Whiskey

• Series: Redwood Empire Haystack Needle

• Barrel: No. 2766

• Style: Single Barrel / Limited Release

• Aging: Matured in charred American oak

• Proof: Barrel-specific (varies by barrel)

• Size: 750ml

• Producer: Redwood Empire Whiskey

• blackbook Selection: Yes

Why You’ll Love It 

This barrel highlights rye in its purest, most expressive form. Barrel No. 2766 leans into spice and structure while maintaining balance and drinkability—ideal for rye purists who appreciate complexity without chaos.

blackbook customers gravitate toward Haystack Needle ryes as collectible bottles that are meant to be opened—each barrel offering its own story, texture, and evolution in the glass.

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

• Side-by-side tastings with other Haystack Needle barrels

• Gifting a truly unique rye whiskey

• Buying rare rye whiskey online through blackbook