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Handmade in California

Meet Our Team

We take handcrafted to the next level. Our obsessive distilling team is hands-on in every step of the production process to ensure perfection in each batch. Head Distiller, Jeff Duckhorn combines wine country heritage with the mindset of a maker, be it bread, beer or kombucha. The team of three follows an environmentally sustainable approach in all production methods; Redwood Empire whiskey is truly a nod to the collaboration of man and nature.

  • Jeff
    JeffHead Distiller

    Jeff Duckhorn has combined his wine country heritage with the mindset of a maker, be it bread, beer or kombucha, into a successful career as our head Distiller. We think of him as an “accountant gone rogue”, since he originally started his career as a number cruncher, later signing on to explore new frontiers of spirits production. Jeff has been brewing for over twenty years, he has “always loved dabbling in fermentation and making all sorts of stuff at home.” Considering Jeff's natural talents, paired with his passion for whiskey, Jeff is now in a position where he clearly belongs. In his free time, you'll find him gardening, fishing, hiking, or camping with his family.

  • Robert
    RobertDistiller

    Robert has been a mechanic for over 16 years. His skills were instrumental in building the distillery and assembling and installing almost all the equipment. He is often referred to as the “MacGyver” of the team, coming up with innovative solutions for improving our whiskey. Enthusiastic about the process, Robert quickly became a distiller for Redwood Empire, enjoying every single moment and stating that this is hardly a “job” for him, rather a passion. As a California native, most of his time is spent outdoors, usually on the lake, enjoying his home state with his wife and two sons.

  • Maria "Kika"
    Maria "Kika"Cellar

    During her 10 years in the wine industry, Kika learned the ins and outs of production, harvest and wine aging in Sonoma County. Interested in everything spirits, she later traded in wine barrels for whiskey barrels. She couldn’t be happier pursuing her newfound passion and getting her hands dirty in the Redwood Empire Distillery. In her downtime, you’ll most likely find her outdoors, spending time with her two children.

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