Redwood Empire Screaming Titan Wheated Bourbon 750ML

Redwood Empire Screaming Titan Wheated Bourbon 750ML is a 96-proof (48% ABV) four-grain wheated bourbon aged a minimum of five years. Built on an uncommon mashbill of 59% corn, 30% wheat, 7% rye, and 4% malted barley, it blends barrels sourced from California, Indiana, and Kentucky—then matured along Northern California's temperate coast, where the mild climate encourages a slow, even extraction from new charred American oak.

Quick Facts: ABV: 48% (96 Proof)  |  Origin: Sonoma County, California  |  Minimum 5 Years  |  Distillery: Graton Distilling Company

Production & Heritage

Graton Distilling Company operates in Sonoma County, California, and releases its whiskeys under the Redwood Empire brand—a line named after the towering old-growth redwoods of Northern California. Screaming Titan sits in the wheated category of the range, distinguished by a four-grain mashbill that retains a small rye component alongside its hefty 30% wheat proportion. That rye fraction is critical: while most wheated bourbons omit rye entirely, the 7% addition here threads a subtle spice through the otherwise soft, grain-forward profile. Barrels are sourced from distilleries in California, Indiana, and Kentucky, then aged in Northern California's coastal climate where steady, moderate temperatures slow the wood interaction compared to the temperature swings of a Kentucky rickhouse.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with fresh nectarine and apple blossom before settling into malt chocolate and brown sugar. Underneath, a faint grassy note—almost like dried hay—adds an unexpected dry counterpoint to the sweetness.

Taste: The entry is soft and rounded, leading with honeycomb and flaky pastry that signal the wheat-forward grain bill. At mid-palate, red apple and strawberry emerge alongside vanilla and a gentle wave of rye spice. The finish of the palate builds toward oak tannin and a thread of peaches and cream richness.

Finish: Medium in length, closing with a spicy-sweet interplay of honey, mixed berry, and lingering rye warmth. The oak stays restrained, fading into a clean, dry exit that invites another sip.

How to Drink Screaming Titan

At 96 proof, Screaming Titan has enough structure to drink neat but responds well to a few drops of water, which open up the stone-fruit aromatics. On the rocks, the honeycomb and pastry notes become more pronounced as dilution softens the rye spice. In a Whiskey Sour, the bourbon's berry and apple character plays beautifully against citrus. A Paper Plane benefits from the wheat-driven softness, letting the Aperol and amaro harmonize without being overwhelmed. For a classic Old Fashioned, the natural vanilla and brown sugar in the profile reduce the need for heavy sweetening.

Best For

• Wheated bourbon enthusiasts exploring options beyond the Weller lineup
• Side-by-side tastings comparing four-grain versus traditional three-grain mashbills
• Gifting to a whiskey drinker who values fruit-forward, approachable bourbons
• Cocktail experimentation where a softer, wheat-heavy base spirit is preferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Screaming Titan taste like? It leads with honeycomb, flaky pastry, and fresh apple before transitioning into strawberry, vanilla, and a moderate rye spice. The finish is medium-length with honey, berry sweetness, and a gentle oak dryness.

How does Screaming Titan compare to Weller 107? Whiskey enthusiasts have noted similarities between the two, particularly in their pronounced fruitiness and soft mouthfeel. Screaming Titan's four-grain mashbill introduces a rye spice element that Weller 107's corn-wheat-barley recipe lacks, giving the Redwood Empire bottling a slightly more complex spice structure.

Is Screaming Titan good for sipping neat? Yes—its 96-proof strength delivers enough intensity for neat sipping without excessive heat, and the wheat-heavy mashbill keeps the palate soft and approachable.

Where is Screaming Titan made? Screaming Titan is produced by Graton Distilling Company in Sonoma County, California. The bourbon is a blend of barrels sourced from California, Indiana, and Kentucky, all aged in Northern California's temperate coastal climate.

What foods pair well with Screaming Titan? Peach cobbler mirrors the stone-fruit notes on the nose. Brie or triple-cream cheese complements the soft wheat character. Honey-glazed smoked pork ribs echo the bourbon's honey and spice finish. Dark chocolate brings out the malt chocolate undertones, and a simple apple tart reinforces the apple and pastry notes on the palate.

What sizes does Screaming Titan come in? The standard release is a 750ml bottle at 96 proof (48% ABV).

Is Screaming Titan worth the price? Screaming Titan positions as an accessible premium wheated bourbon, sitting in a competitive mid-range tier alongside expressions like Maker's Mark 46 and Larceny Barrel Proof. Its four-grain mashbill and multi-state barrel sourcing offer genuine complexity at a price point that undercuts many allocated wheated bourbons.

Why Screaming Titan?

The defining feature of Screaming Titan is its four-grain mashbill—a construction rarely seen in the wheated bourbon category, where most producers drop rye entirely in favor of wheat. That 7% rye component threads a backbone of spice through what would otherwise be a purely soft, dessert-driven profile, giving the bourbon a dimension that straightforward wheated expressions often lack. The multi-source blending strategy, pulling barrels from three states and aging them under Northern California's moderate maritime influence, yields a spirit with layered fruit character that reviewers consistently compare to far harder-to-find wheated bourbons. For drinkers frustrated by the allocation game around Weller and other cult wheated labels, Screaming Titan delivers a genuinely distinctive alternative that is readily available on the shelf.