Spirits
Whistle Pig - Small Batch Rye - Aged 10 Years
Characteristics
Country / Region: United States - Vermont
Category: Small Batch Rye
Composition: Grain brandy
Alcohol: 50 vol.
Color: Amber
Capacity: 70 cl
Aged for at least 10 years, the Whistle Pig Small Batch Rye Aged 10 Years is the original Whistle Pig, where it all began. This non-peated rye whiskey, bottled on the farm, showcases a complex aromatic profile with notes of rye, orange zest, and caramel, complemented by hints of vanilla and toastiness. With its lingering spicy finish, it is just as exceptional neat, on the rocks, or in a classic cocktail.
Elaboration:
Non-peated. Made with rye and aged for at least 10 years.Color:
Amber.Nose:
Aromas of orange zest, caramel and aniseed mingle with notes of tobacco and charred barrels.Palate:
Sweet with notes of spiced rye and toffee accompanied by a hint of vanilla and spearmint with a long, spicy finish through notes of toasted oak and a touch of toffee.
Food and wine pairing:
Pure, on the rocks or in cocktails.
An emerging American gem, founded in 2007 in Vermont along the shores of Lake Champlain, Whistle Pig specializes in producing rye whiskies.
Its founder, Raj Peter Bhakta, enlisted the expertise of Master Distiller Dave Pickerell, with the ambition of offering the world's best rye whiskey!