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Open to everyone now, while they last.
Every bottle has been claimed, and the first-box guarantee has ended.
Two full barrels of Haystack Needle
Start an Explorer box, and a Haystack Needle bottle is guaranteed in your first box. While they last.
Thank you to everyone who claimed a bottle. You can still build a box around your taste.
- Single barrel
- 8 years old
- Cask strength
You're already a member. Members got Haystack Needle first on the members page. Go to the members page
Limit 1 per customer
The bottle
Haystack Needle Single Barrel Bourbon
A Whiskey Library pick from Redwood Empire. Single barrel, 8 years old, cask strength.
- Barrel
- Single
- Age
- 8 years
- Strength
- Cask
The distillery
Grain to glass in Sonoma County
Redwood Empire distills about four barrels a day, grain to glass, in Sonoma County, under Master Distiller Jeff Duckhorn. Every Haystack Needle barrel is bottled on its own and never repeated. We picked two full barrels, and every bottle on this page comes from one of them.
- Bottled on its own, never repeatedEvery Haystack Needle barrel is bottled on its own. We picked two full barrels.
- Eight years in new oakAged eight years in new American oak with a #3 char, then bottled at cask strength.
- The mash bill72% corn, 18% rye, 5% wheat and 5% barley.
How to claim
Your bottle arrives in your first box
- Start an Explorer boxTap the button and check out. Your box arrives every month.
- We pick the rest of your first boxThe rest of your first box is picked for your taste.
- It arrives with Haystack Needle insideHaystack Needle is guaranteed in your first box while the two barrels last.
The Explorer box
What you get
Our Explorer box, with Haystack Needle added to your first one.
Enjoy every bottle, or get a credit back.
If a bottle doesn't hit the spot, we credit your account - no hassle, no questions asked.
The Explorer
2-3 bottles per month
$149.98/month
Value $170+
- Haystack Needle, guaranteed in your first box
- 1-2 more craft bourbons picked for your taste
- Free shipping on every box
Your First 3 Months of Bonuses
PDF +Two Tasting Glasses
$40 Value
WL Hat +$15 Credit
$45 Value
First West Extra Aged
$80 Value
You're already a member. Members got Haystack Needle first on the members page. Go to the members page
Limit 1 per customer
Questions
Before you claim
Can I buy just the bottle?
No. It comes in the Explorer box.
Which barrel will I get?
One of our two picks. You can't choose.
Can I get more than one?
No, it's one per customer.
What happens when they run out?
The first-box guarantee ends. You can still start a box from the quiz, without Haystack Needle.
Customer Reviews
My first box had 2 very different bourbons and they were both delicious. One was an 8 yr that was the higher priced item & the other was finished in port barrels - I loved it!
This is exactly what I needed to expand my horizons on quality rare bourbons instead of starting at a shelf in a liquor store where anyone can buy standard bourbons.. I love displaying them in my bar because they always make good conversation as to where I got them. I always recommend this company.
I couldn't be happier with my experience with Whiskey Library. From start to finish, everything exceeded my expectations. My order arrived exactly as described, and honestly, even better than I anticipated. The quality, packaging, and overall attention to detail were exceptional. There was absolutely zero disappointment. If you're considering placing an order, do it with confidence. I will definitely be a repeat customer.
Happy with my first box. I was very skeptical, but received 2 bottles I am looking forward to cracking open. I had been considering signing up for several months and the promo with Brewzle & a Neeley bottle put me over the top. See my story here: https://youtu.be/u3u5dW6PfAU looing forward to the next box.
Very nice selection sent! My all time favorite is the Doc Holiday though. So far i haven't tasted any that beats it. Ive drank 4 bottles so far 2 fingers at a time. Awesome sipping
