WhistlePig 13 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2018 Edition
- Distillery
- WhistlePig
- Region
- Country
- America
- Type
- Rye
- ABV
- 57.9%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £550
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Dried Fruit, Honey, Cooked Fruit, Vanilla, Oily
- Description
- WhistlePig's 2018 Boss Hog is a 13-year-old rye finished in Calvados casks, a pairing that amplifies the stewed orchard fruits naturally present in aged rye. The apple-based brandy cask finishing adds soft stone fruit and subtle sweetness without overwhelming the rye's spice and grain character. This is for rye enthusiasts willing to explore how unconventional finishes can complement rather than mask the spirit's core identity.
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ABV
57.9%
Age
13 yr
Style
Rye
✦ Neatly Summary
WhistlePig 13 Year Old - The Boss Hog 2018 Edition is a 13-year-old rye from WhistlePig (America), bottled at 57.9% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — dried fruit, honey, cooked fruit, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
WhistlePig's 2018 Boss Hog is a 13-year-old rye finished in Calvados casks, a pairing that amplifies the stewed orchard fruits naturally present in aged rye. The apple-based brandy cask finishing adds soft stone fruit and subtle sweetness without overwhelming the rye's spice and grain character. This is for rye enthusiasts willing to explore how unconventional finishes can complement rather than mask the spirit's core identity.
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