Bar you can help blend the next release of whistlepig. Mar 14, 2019 not a daily drinker at that price but a great this was a long week, i need a great drink whiskey. Whistlepig the old world series straight rye whiskey marriage. 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. Wisers 35yearold and pike creek 21yearold speyside cask finishthats going to force the entire category to be reckoned with in a new way. 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. 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. Youll find all the latest bottles, from classic producers to smallscale craft distillers. 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. Whiskeys worth the wait directory spreads make up the body of the book, marrying together distillery history, indepth tasting notes, and a photograph. Shop whistlepig 12 year old world rye madiera at the best prices. Discover something new and delve into our wonderful selection of world whiskies.
Whistlepig old world marriage quality liquor store. Whistlepig old world 12 year old rye whiskey is adored for its caramel, port, vanilla and spicy flavor notes. Free press file this story first appeared online on may 20, 2016. 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. Whistlepig is an interesting company to talk about in whiskey circles. Whistlepig old world rye whiskey is aged for 12 years 2 years long than their flagship rye. Were honored to be the most awarded rye whiskey maker in the world. On the other hand, many of their bottles are sourced rye whiskies primarily from canada and some from indiana. Strain into a chilled coupe, and garnish with a lemon peel. 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. May 20, 2016 whistlepig straight rye whiskey is a 100proof whiskey aged at least 10 years in oak barrels at whistlepig farm in shoreham. Whistle pig rob marcum march 14, 2019 whistle pig old world cask finish comment facebook 0 twitter 0 likes. 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.
Its latest limited edition is a third release of boss hog, another very small offering composed of 30 barrels of 14 year old rye. The finished release is a blend of finished whiskeys. Whistlepig straight rye whiskey is a 100proof whiskey aged at least 10 years in oak barrels at whistlepig farm in shoreham. 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. Ndp controversies duly noted i still dont care, in case youre wondering, the wp10 scored a stellar 9. 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. Whistlepig 10 year old straight rye whiskey whisky connosr. Whistlepig 100100 is a 100 proof, 100 percent rye whiskey, aged for at least ten years in new american oak barrels. 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. 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.
Apr, 20 whistlepig rye tastes very mature, similar to the sazerac 18 year old from the antique collection. Whistle pig rye whiskey aged 10 years 100 proof 750 ml hard to find. Bar you can help blend the next release of whistlepig whiskey this months knob creek bourbon. An awardwinning rye whiskey from the whistlepig shows why. 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. 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. 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. 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.
The spicy rye combines perfectly with the sweet flavours from the casks. 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. 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. May 16, 2005 like wines, whiskey, which originated in scotland and irelandwhiskey comes from a celtic wordhas become a worldwide phenomenon. Old world 12 year old is the result of a careful marriage of three finishes. The flavors you just tasted will stick around for a while. 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. Not a daily drinker at that price but a great this was a long week, i need a great drink whiskey. 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%. Whistlepig the old world series 12 year straight rye whiskey.
It took a while, but they have now grown to become. Guiding you through every important distilling nation starting with the rich varieties in scotland, going on to woody bourbon and rye in the us. 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. In late june, vermontbased whistlepig came out with 12 year old whistlepig old world. 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. A blend of young estate whiskey, five and six year. Whistlepig 12 year old rye whiskey is aged in three types of cask from the old world. 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. It is wonderfully flavourful, and reflects the quality of good flavouring whisky. 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.
Whistlepig old world rye whiskey 12 years old 2015. Each one of these were first released as limited edition. Explore thousands of wines, spirits and beers, and shop online for delivery or pickup in a store near you. On the one hand, their 10 year old rye whiskey is one of the most awarded ryes in the world. The combined 12 year old expression, however, is a regular release.
It has the distinction of being the most awarded rye whiskey maker in the world, so you know the companys doing something right. The story of whistlepig began with the 2007 purchase of a vermont dairy farm by founder and ceo raj peter bhakta. 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. 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. These are blended together in a ratio of 63307 respectively. Whistlepig 12 year old old world whiskey master of malt. The black prince, voted best whiskey in the world at the san francisco world spirits. Whistlepig 10 year rye whiskey bourbon scotch enthusiasts. They teamed up with master distiller dave pickerell formerly of makers mark to bring genuine rye whiskey back to the forefront of american whiskeys.
Aug 11, 2015 in late june, vermontbased whistlepig came out with 12 year old whistlepig old world. 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. This is our biggest, most profound whiskey for the boss hog in all of us. It takes a blend of different rye whiskey each given an aging finish in madeira casks, sauternes casks, or port casks. The whiskeys themselves vary widely, from an old world version finished in port, sauternes and madeira casks to a spicy, 10year. 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. 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. This rye is carefully distilled at whistlepig distillery, united states. Pickerell doesnt expect the final blend to vary much, because its dictated by the woods used. It was released in the summer of 2010 to great critical.