WhistlePig 10 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey is a 100% rye, age-stated expression aged ten years in new oak. It delivers a mature, spice-forward profile with balanced sweetness from caramel and vanilla, underpinned by pronounced oak. A refined, well-structured longer-aged rye from WhistlePig that rewards careful sipping or pairing with richer accompaniments.
Tasting notes
- Appearance: Deep amber, with noticeable viscosity.
- Nose: Caramel, toffee, vanilla, orange zest, cinnamon, clove, roasted rye grain, and toast oak; hints of maple and leather.
- Palate: Full-bodied and creamy; flavors of toffee, caramel, vanilla, orange peel, maple, and dark chocolate; pronounced rye spice, black pepper, and cinnamon; integrated oak.
- Finish: Long, warm, spicy finish with lingering rye pepper, vanilla, and oak.