Enter Now to Win! Redwood Empire Whiskey is Offering a Getaway to Northern California to Tour its New Distillery!
Redwood Empire Whiskey has unveiled its brand-new distillery and hospitality space on Mare Island, marking a major evolution for the California-based whiskey maker.
Known for crafting grain-to-glass spirits that celebrate the terroir of California, Redwood Empire has long drawn inspiration from the towering redwoods and coastal landscape of the region. “We’ve moved our distillation production over to Mare Island at the beginning of 2025,” shares Elliott Sneen, Senior Brand Manager, explaining that the team had been contract distilling there for two years before making it their full-time production home. With the move, production has expanded dramatically from just four barrels a day in Graton, CA, to 14 barrels daily, with capacity to eventually reach 28 barrels daily.
More than just a production upgrade, the new location brings long-requested hospitality offerings to life.
“I can easily say that the #1 question I’ve received over the last four years is: ‘I’d love to visit, do you offer distillery tours?’ We happily have a positive response to this now that we offer tours and tastings to the public!”
The historic building, which dates to the mid-1800s and was built alongside the U.S.’s first Pacific Naval Base, brings historical depth to a brand already rooted in legacy.
Now open Thursday through Sunday, the Redwood Empire Whiskey Bar & Tasting Room welcomes walk-ins for shareable bites, custom and classic cocktails, and whiskey flights. Guided tours are offered several times a day, taking visitors through the barrel room, production area, and rooftop balcony, and ending with a tasting of six whiskey expressions.
“The ability to have folks come out to see our process from start to finish is special. Seeing, smelling, and, of course, tasting our whiskey, truly ingrains what makes our brand so unique. Breaking the conception that bourbon can be made outside of Kentucky is huge.”
To celebrate the opening, Redwood Empire is offering one lucky winner (and a guest) a once-in-a-lifetime getaway to Northern California. The grand prize, valued at $4,550, includes:
Roundtrip airfare to San Franscico
Deluxe double occupancy hotel accommodations
Private driver for one-day transportation
A private behind-the-scenes Redwood Empire distillery tour
All-inclusive lunch at Redwood Empire Whiskey Bar
A visit to Muir Woods National Park
$350 spending money
Whether you’re hiking beneath ancient trees, sipping whiskey where it’s aged, or simply soaking in the coastal beauty, this sweepstakes is a chance to “experience the magic of the Redwood Empire.”
As always, Redwood Empire continues its strong commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition to nearly two million trees planted through its partnership with Trees for the Future, the brand now supports Save the Redwoods League and the Mare Island Historic Park Foundation.
More is on the way for the brand, including exclusive whiskey drops, whiskey-paired dinners, mixology classes, and “meet the maker” events.
“We’re really at ground zero here at the distillery. Phase 1 will be completed just in time for our official grand opening on September 13th. We have a lot of cooking in the background for the next several phases here on Mare Island,” says Sneen.
Fans and enthusiasts are encouraged to stay connected via their new Instagram: @redwoodempirewhiskeybar
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