Although this one is perhaps a little more bourbonlike, with lots of oak and corn which is weird because this is a 100% rye whiskey. Believe it or not, whistlepig was formed by friends and rye whiskey enthusiasts who transformed an abandoned dairy farm into a distillery in the vermont countryside. Its latest limited edition is a third release of boss hog, another very small offering composed of 30 barrels of 14 year old rye. These are blended together in a ratio of 63307 respectively. Whistlepig 10 year rye whiskey bourbon scotch enthusiasts. Vermont distilleries catch attention of whiskey fans cnn travel. In late june, vermontbased whistlepig came out with 12 year old whistlepig old world. Like wines, whiskey, which originated in scotland and irelandwhiskey comes from a celtic wordhas become a worldwide phenomenon. This whiskey is the final result of an experiment beginning in spring 2014, during which whistlepig finished a 12yearoldrye whiskey distilled in indiana in former sauternes, madeira and port barrels. Ndp controversies duly noted i still dont care, in case youre wondering, the wp10 scored a stellar 9. The newest edition in whistlepigs fine line of straight rye whiskey, old world rye is a blend of ryes finished in french sauternes, madeira and port casks, each one previously released in distinct limited editions. Nov, 2016 its latest limited edition is a third release of boss hog, another very small offering composed of 30 barrels of 14 year old rye. Whistlepig 12 year old old world whiskey master of malt. Jul 01, 2015 whistlepigs new old world series represents the companys first foray into wine barrelfinished whiskeys, a process common in scotch, where a variety of barrels such as sherry are commonly.
Weve taken the elements that are most quintessential in an american rye boldness and character and fused them with the elegance and grace of an 18. Whiskeys worth the wait directory spreads make up the body of the book, marrying together distillery history, indepth tasting notes, and a photograph. Whistlepig old world marriage quality liquor store. They teamed up with master distiller dave pickerell formerly of makers mark to bring genuine rye whiskey back to the forefront of american whiskeys. Whistlepig 12 year old rye whiskey is aged in three types of cask from the old world. Jun 29, 2015 whistlepig old world is a 12year old expression aged in 63% madeira, 30% sauternes and 7% port casks, and will be a permanent addition to the brands line.
A fine selection from around the world, including irish whiskey, american bourbon and rye, rare japanese whisky, and hardtofind bottles from europe and the new world. Unveiled in mid2015, the whistlepig old world is an exciting 12 year old straight rye whiskey which has been finished in a selection of wine casks 63% madeira, 30% sauternes and 7% port. Apr, 20 whistlepig rye tastes very mature, similar to the sazerac 18 year old from the antique collection. Explore thousands of wines, spirits and beers, and shop online for delivery or pickup in a store near you. Not a daily drinker at that price but a great this was a long week, i need a great drink whiskey. The whiskeys themselves vary widely, from an old world version finished in port, sauternes and madeira casks to a spicy, 10year. The story of whistlepig began with the 2007 purchase of a vermont dairy farm by founder and ceo raj peter bhakta. The spicy rye combines perfectly with the sweet flavours from the casks. Old world 12 year old is the result of a careful marriage of three finishes. Strain into a chilled coupe, and garnish with a lemon peel.
Whistlepig 10 year old straight rye whiskey whisky connosr. Jul 09, 2015 old world aka old world marriage marks the conclusion of those experiments and unlike the finishing barrel releases it is a permanent addition to the whistlepig lineup. This rye is carefully distilled at whistlepig distillery, united states. It is wonderfully flavourful, and reflects the quality of good flavouring whisky. Aug 19, 2015 the newest edition in whistlepigs fine line of straight rye whiskey, old world rye is a blend of ryes finished in french sauternes, madeira and port casks, each one previously released in distinct limited editions. Pickerell doesnt expect the final blend to vary much, because its dictated by the woods used. Buy whistlepig old world 12yo straight rye whiskey caskers in 2006, a band of dedicated rye enthusiasts purchased a 500acre dairy farm in the rolling hills of vermonts champlain valley. It took a while, but they have now grown to become. Whistlepig 10 yearold straight rye whiskey is not a flawless dramas much as the rittenhouse was perhaps too corn heavy for a rye, whistlepig could use at least a touch of corn in the mash bill for balancebut it is nonetheless a very good one. Bar you can help blend the next release of whistlepig whiskey this months knob creek bourbon. Free press file this story first appeared online on may 20, 2016. Never afraid to experiment down at whistlepig farm, in early 2012 having studied the ways of those in the old world, with a particular emphasis on scotch whiskey making, master distiller dave pickerell set about pairing bonds of 12 year old rye with premium european oak casks.
Were honored to be the most awarded rye whiskey maker in the world. It was released in the summer of 2010 to great critical. Bar you can help blend the next release of whistlepig. This 86proof 12 yearold rye whiskey is a marriage of whiskeys aged in new american oak and ingeniously finished in port 7%, french sauternes 30%, and madeira casks 63%. On the other hand, many of their bottles are sourced rye whiskies primarily from canada and some from indiana. Michael jackson, as famous in the whiskey world as the other jackson in pop, lays out whiskeys allure and history in whiskey. Old world aka old world marriage marks the conclusion of those experiments and unlike the finishing barrel releases it is a permanent addition to the whistlepig lineup. Whistlepig old world rye whiskey 12 years old 2015. May 05, 2017 by presenting a truly ryeforward whiskey in this first bottling of farmstock, whistlepig has embraced the spiciness of both the local grains and wood to give the world its first taste of its very own vermont terroir. Whistlepig straight rye whiskey is a 100proof whiskey aged at least 10 years in oak barrels at whistlepig farm in shoreham. Whistlepig 12 year old world rye daves symphony united states vermont american whiskey rye whiskey indiana won double gold at the 2015 san francisco world spirits competition and was aged for 12 years in european casks.
Every release of boss hog is different, and for the independent, whistlepig finished the already wellaged rye sourced whiskey from its signature 100% rye mashbill in hogsheads formerly used for scotch. The flavors you just tasted will stick around for a while. American rye with the old world character in 2007, a band of dedicated rye enthusiasts bought a farm they actually purchased a plot of land in vermont lovingly named whistle pig farm. World whiskey is a long overdue visual bible of over 700 worldwide whiskeys. Youll find all the latest bottles, from classic producers to smallscale craft distillers. This is our biggest, most profound whiskey for the boss hog in all of us. That whiskey is then finished in casks at whistlepig farm, and handbottled at 90 proof in bottles of the same stately design used for other whistlepig expressions. It has the distinction of being the most awarded rye whiskey maker in the world, so you know the companys doing something right. It takes a blend of different rye whiskey each given an aging finish in madeira casks, sauternes casks, or port casks. Whistlepigs 15 year old is its oldest whisky, most of its time passed in reused bourbon casks before being finished in virgin barrels built from the oak grown on the farm. On the one hand, their 10 year old rye whiskey is one of the most awarded ryes in the world.
Whistlepig 100100 is a 100 proof, 100 percent rye whiskey, aged for at least ten years in new american oak barrels. This whiskey is the final result of an experiment beginning in spring 2014, during which whistlepig finished a 12year old rye whiskey distilled in indiana in former sauternes, madeira and port barrels. The black prince, voted best whiskey in the world at the san francisco world spirits. Whistlepig is an interesting company to talk about in whiskey circles. He teamed up with former makers mark master distiller david pickerell a legend in the whiskey world who passed away in 2018 to develop a rye whiskey that took on the farms new name. Whistlepig the old world series 12 year straight rye whiskey. The finished release is a blend of finished whiskeys. Aug 11, 2015 in late june, vermontbased whistlepig came out with 12 year old whistlepig old world.
Discover something new and delve into our wonderful selection of world whiskies. By presenting a truly ryeforward whiskey in this first bottling of farmstock, whistlepig has embraced the spiciness of both the local grains and wood to give the world its first taste of its very own vermont terroir. May 20, 2016 whistlepig straight rye whiskey is a 100proof whiskey aged at least 10 years in oak barrels at whistlepig farm in shoreham. Whistlepig the old world series straight rye whiskey marriage. Whistle pig rob marcum march 14, 2019 whistle pig old world cask finish comment facebook 0 twitter 0 likes. Wisers 35yearold and pike creek 21yearold speyside cask finishthats going to force the entire category to be reckoned with in a new way.
Whistlepig rye tastes very mature, similar to the sazerac 18 year old from the antique collection. Taking inspiration from the best techniques of the old world and in particular scotch whiskies master distiller dave pickerell began to experiment with 12yearold rye whiskey and premium european oak casks including madeira, sauternes, port, cognac and sherry. Whistlepig old world 12 year old straight rye whiskey. May 16, 2005 like wines, whiskey, which originated in scotland and irelandwhiskey comes from a celtic wordhas become a worldwide phenomenon. A blend of young estate whiskey, five and six year. The whiskey the old world series ryes are sourced from a 12 year old whiskey from the 95% rye and 5% malted barley stock distilled at the mgp distillery in lawrenceburg, indiana. Whistlepig old world 12 year old rye whiskey is adored for its caramel, port, vanilla and spicy flavor notes.
Whistlepigs new old world series represents the companys first foray into wine barrelfinished whiskeys, a process common in scotch, where a variety of barrels such as sherry are commonly. The combined 12 year old expression, however, is a regular release. This 86proof 12 year old rye whiskey is a marriage of whiskeys aged in new american oak and ingeniously finished in port 7%, french sauternes 30%, and madeira casks 63%. Each one of these were first released as limited edition. Whistlepig old world is a 12year old expression aged in 63% madeira, 30% sauternes and 7% port casks, and will be a permanent addition to the brands line. Whistlepig, which is bottled on a farm in rural shoreham, vermont, is not just another marketing gimmick according to many critics it is the best rye whiskey in the world.