WhistlePig 12 years Old World Rye

63% Madeira Casks

30% Sauternes Casks

7% Port Casks

WhistlePig’s vanguard of finishing lies within our Old World Rye, Aged 12 Years. A Rye styled by Old World sensibilities at 86-proof. This whiskey is the marriage of three finishes, each with their own distinctive flavor profiles. After maturing for 12 years in New American Oak, the spirit is divided into one of three barrels - Madeira (63%), Sauternes (30%) and Port (7%). Finished to perfection and blended into a symphony of flavor. It started as a grand experiment and ended as the first Rye whiskey of its kind, giving you Rye in all its glory.. and then some. Just like a fine wine, our Old World Rye’s rich fruit and spice notes are great with an epic meal.

By the way, this whiskey was distilled and largely aged in Canada.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Caramel, vanilla, and winter fruit.

Palate: Rye spice, apricots, plums, raisins, dates, and honey.

Finish: Dark chocolate, winter fruit, caramel, and vanilla.

More about Whistlepig

WhistlePig is a high-quality American rye whiskey founded in 2007 by Raj Peter Bhakta in Shoreham, Vermont. What began as an ambitious search for the perfect rye whiskey led to the establishment of a distillery on a historic 500-acre farm. WhistlePig has quickly established itself as a leading brand in the world of American whiskey, best known for its focus on rye, a grain often associated with spicy, powerful flavours.

A unique feature of WhistlePig is the use of 100% rye in their whiskey, resulting in an intense and complex flavour profile. The whiskeys are initially matured in new American oak barrels and then further aged in different types of casks, such as ex-bourbon and sherry casks, providing additional layers of depth and nuance. Tones of caramel, vanilla, spice and a subtle fruitiness characterise WhistlePig's flavour.

The Vermont location offers an ideal climate for maturation, and the distillery even has its own rye fields, giving them complete control over the production process, from grain to glass. Praised worldwide for its craftsmanship and innovative approach to rye whiskey, WhistlePig is considered a pioneer in the revival of this classic American spirit.