WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

Distillery
WhistlePig
Region
Country
America
Type
Rye
ABV
43%
Age
12 years
Price
£124
Community rating
5.00 / 5 (9 ratings)
Tasting notes
Sherried, Dried Fruit, Honey, Vanilla
Description
WhistlePig's 12-year-old Old World rye is finished across three wine casks—63% Madeira, 30% Sauternes, and 7% Port—creating a sophisticated expression inspired by Old World Scotch whisky traditions applied to American rye. The multi-cask finish layers dried fruits, honeyed sweetness, and complex spice into a whisky far more elegant than its proof might suggest. The texture is silky and luxurious, with warm rye spice balanced by the drying influence of fine wine oak and a finish that lingers with honeyed complexity. A celebration of transatlantic whiskey craftsmanship, this suits adventurous drinkers and those seeking rye's deeper, more refined expressions.

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WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

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ABV

43%

Age

12 yr

Style

Rye

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WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is a 12-year-old rye from WhistlePig (America), bottled at 43% ABV. Rated 5.0/5 by the community. Expect richly sweet, fruity and light oak character — sherried, dried fruit, honey, vanilla. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

WhistlePig's 12-year-old Old World rye is finished across three wine casks—63% Madeira, 30% Sauternes, and 7% Port—creating a sophisticated expression inspired by Old World Scotch whisky traditions applied to American rye. The multi-cask finish layers dried fruits, honeyed sweetness, and complex spice into a whisky far more elegant than its proof might suggest. The texture is silky and luxurious, with warm rye spice balanced by the drying influence of fine wine oak and a finish that lingers with honeyed complexity. A celebration of transatlantic whiskey craftsmanship, this suits adventurous drinkers and those seeking rye's deeper, more refined expressions.

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