Redwood Empire Hyperion Batch 001 Whiskey: Release Details
Redwood Empire Hyperion Batch 001 is a whiskey that refuses to sit inside a single category. Instead of a straight bourbon or a straight rye, the inaugural Hyperion release marries four separate American whiskey styles — bourbon, rye, wheat whiskey, and American single malt — and bottles the result unfiltered at 110 proof. It arrives in 2026 as the first installment of a new annual series from Redwood Empire, and the format alone makes it one of the more unusual American whiskey releases to reach shelves this year.
If you are researching this bottle, you probably want specifics rather than adjectives: what is actually in the blend, how old the component whiskies are, where they were distilled, what the producer says it tastes like, and how many bottles were made. Everything below comes from confirmed release information, along with current pricing and availability at Main Street Liquor.
The Redwood Empire The Hyperion Inaugural Batch 001 Blend of Straight Whiskies is in stock now, and the details that follow explain why it has landed on so many collectors' lists.
Product at a Glance
- Product: Redwood Empire The Hyperion Inaugural Batch 001 Blend of Straight Whiskies
- Brand: Redwood Empire Whiskey
- Category: Blend of straight whiskies (American whiskey)
- Composition: 32% bourbon, 30% rye, 25% wheat whiskey, 13% American single malt
- Age of components: 7 to 14 years
- Mash bills represented: More than ten
- Sourcing: California, Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee
- Proof / ABV: 110 proof / 55% ABV
- Filtration: Unfiltered
- Bottle size: 750mL
- Reported bottle count: Approximately 12,000 for Batch 001
- Release: 2026, first batch in an annual limited-edition series
- Price: $99.99 (compare at $129.99)
- Availability: In stock at Main Street Liquor
What Makes This Release Special?
The short answer is the blending philosophy. Most American whiskey blends stay within one lane — a marriage of bourbons, or a bourbon finished in a different cask. Hyperion works the other way around, treating four distinct whiskey styles as separate ingredients and using each for a specific job in the finished pour.
Redwood Empire describes the roles plainly. Bourbon supplies mature sweetness and oak. Rye contributes spice and structural backbone. Wheat whiskey softens the texture. The American single malt brings roasted grain and malty depth that none of the other three components can produce on their own. The result is a whiskey built by assembly rather than by a single dominant style.
The series structure matters too. Hyperion is designed as an annual release in which every batch is intended to be distinct and never repeated, so Batch 001 is a fixed reference point rather than a recurring product that can be restocked next year in the same form.
Inside the Blend: Four Styles, Ten-Plus Mash Bills
The component whiskies range from 7 to 14 years old and represent more than ten different mash bills, drawn from whiskey stocks in California, Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee. That spread is how the blend gets its range: Kentucky and Indiana barrels carry a familiar bourbon and rye profile, while the California and Tennessee components add their own character to the mix.
One detail sets this apart from a purely sourced blend. The 13% American single malt portion is entirely grain-to-glass whiskey distilled by Redwood Empire itself, which means the producer's own distillate is doing real work in the final composition rather than serving as a token inclusion. Readers who want background on the distillery's broader lineup can find it on the official Redwood Empire Whiskey website.
The name comes from Hyperion, the coast redwood in Redwood National Park recognized as the tallest known living tree. Redwood Empire extends the theme to the packaging with a crown-style closure inspired by the tree's stature — a small touch, but one collectors tend to notice on a shelf.
Price and Bottle Details
Batch 001 is available at Main Street Liquor for $99.99, down from a compare-at price of $129.99, a $30 difference on the 750mL bottle. Pricing and stock can change, so check the product page for the current figures before ordering.
The bottle is filled at 110 proof and 55% ABV without filtration, which is a deliberate choice: skipping filtration preserves a heavier, more concentrated mouthfeel and keeps the texture the blend is built around. Reporting on the inaugural release places production at approximately 12,000 bottles.
Official Tasting Notes
According to Redwood Empire, the nose opens on California walnut and roasted apricot, backed by dried orchard fruit, toasted oak, baking spice, and hints of fig and plum. The brand's notes describe a palate that is rich and layered, moving through pomegranate molasses, stone fruit, cream, tart cherry, vanilla bean, maple sweetness, and warm baking spice.
The finish, per the producer, is long and evolving, developing toffee and toasted malt alongside dark chocolate, black tea, cherry syrup, and lingering oak spice. Taken together, those notes track closely with the blend's construction — fruit and sweetness from the bourbon and wheat components, spice from the rye, and grain-driven depth from the single malt.
How to Serve It
Redwood Empire suggests serving Hyperion Batch 001 neat in a Glencairn or tulip-shaped glass and giving it several minutes to open, since the component styles reveal themselves gradually rather than all at once. At 110 proof, a few drops of water can bring forward more apricot, cherry, cream, vanilla, and toasted malt while softening the oak and spice.
It also holds up over a single large cube for a slower pour. For anyone who wants to understand what each component contributes, tasting it alongside a Redwood Empire bourbon, rye, or American single malt makes the blending logic considerably easier to follow.
Who Should Consider Buying Redwood Empire Hyperion Batch 001?
This bottle suits drinkers who are curious about how American whiskey blending is evolving beyond single-category releases. If you enjoy comparing styles side by side, or you appreciate high-proof whiskey with texture rather than heat alone, the format has a lot to offer.
It also appeals to collectors who follow first releases in a series, and to anyone building a shelf of well-aged American whiskey — the 7-to-14-year component range puts real maturity behind the blend. Readers who prefer a straightforward single-style pour may be better served by a classic bourbon or rye instead.
Where to Buy
Batch 001 is available now through Main Street Liquor, with current pricing and stock shown on the product page. If you are exploring similar bottles, our new releases collection tracks recent arrivals, and the rare collection covers limited and allocated whiskey as it becomes available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Redwood Empire Hyperion?
Hyperion is an annual limited-edition series from Redwood Empire built around unconventional American whiskey blending. Batch 001 is the inaugural 2026 release, and each future batch is intended to be distinct rather than a repeat of the last.
What proof is Hyperion Batch 001?
It is bottled at 110 proof, or 55% ABV, and it is unfiltered. The 750mL bottle uses a crown-style closure inspired by the Hyperion redwood.
How old is the whiskey in the blend?
The component whiskies range from 7 to 14 years old. The blend also represents more than ten different mash bills, so the age range covers several distinct whiskey styles rather than one recipe.
How much does Redwood Empire Hyperion Batch 001 cost?
Main Street Liquor currently lists it at $99.99, compared with a $129.99 compare-at price. Pricing can change, so the product page is the source of truth for the current figure.
How many bottles were made?
Reporting on the inaugural release places production at approximately 12,000 bottles. Redwood Empire has not announced a bottle count for future Hyperion batches.
Final Thoughts
Batch 001 is worth attention because of how it was built: four whiskey styles, ten-plus mash bills, four states of origin, and the distillery's own single malt, all bottled unfiltered at full strength. It is a good fit for drinkers who like understanding what is in the glass and why, and for collectors who want the opening entry in a series that will not be made the same way twice.
Purchasers must be 21 or older. An adult signature may be required at delivery.