California-based distillery Redwood Empire has unveiled a higher-proof iteration of its mainstay bourbon Pipe Dream. This one kicks up the strength to 50.05% ABV from the original 45%. While the main focus is the higher proof, the newcomer is also distinct from a blending perspective: it’s slightly older than the flagship Pipe Dream—tapping 5–15 year old stocks, while the original is made from 4–14 year olds—and it uses more of the distillery’s own distillate in the blend. The whiskey is currently available nationwide via Total Wine, but Redwood Empire plans to expand into additional retailers by spring.
