WhistlePig 15 Year Old
- Distillery
- WhistlePig
- Region
- Country
- America
- Type
- Rye
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £229.99
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (3 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Toasted, New Wood, Tobacco
- Description
- WhistlePig's 15-year-old rye represents the distillery's oldest release to date, finished in heavily toasted and charred Vermont oak that imparts distinctive character shaped by the region's tight-grained timber. The tight grain pattern of Vermont oak, a product of harsh winters and short growing seasons, creates a concentrated wood influence that adds depth to the rye's spicy foundation. Vermont oak finishing adds an additional layer of complexity beyond standard bourbon cask maturation. This whiskey suits those who appreciate how terroir extends beyond grain and into the wood itself.
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ABV
46%
Age
15 yr
Style
Rye
✦ Neatly Summary
WhistlePig 15 Year Old is a 15-year-old rye from WhistlePig (America), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and gentle spice character — vanilla, toasted, new wood, tobacco. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
WhistlePig's 15-year-old rye represents the distillery's oldest release to date, finished in heavily toasted and charred Vermont oak that imparts distinctive character shaped by the region's tight-grained timber. The tight grain pattern of Vermont oak, a product of harsh winters and short growing seasons, creates a concentrated wood influence that adds depth to the rye's spicy foundation. Vermont oak finishing adds an additional layer of complexity beyond standard bourbon cask maturation. This whiskey suits those who appreciate how terroir extends beyond grain and into the wood itself.
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