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WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
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WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

WhistlePig

Vermont·43% ABV·12 Years·Standard·$181
american Whiskeyrye

Tasting Notes

Imagine a symphony of flavors, where the sweetness of raspberries and raisins dance with the spicy notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a harmonious melody on your palate. The WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is a true masterpiece, crafted with reverence for the 'old world' techniques. Aged for an impressive 12 years, this straight rye whiskey takes a journey through a selection of wine casks, including Madeira, Sauternes, and Port, imparting a depth of flavors that will tantalize your senses. Imagine indulging in a sponge cake topped with buttercream icing, chocolate chip cookies, and a whiff of savory oak on the nose, only to be followed by a finish that lingers with honeyed cereal, white wine, mint leaf, and dark chocolate. This whiskey is a celebration of craftsmanship, a symphony that will leave you in awe with every sip.

Flavor Profile

🍎Fruity
4.2
🪵Woody
3.3
🌶️Spicy
3.8
🌸Floral
2.5
🔥Smoky
0.5
🍯Sweet
4.4
🌾Malty
2.8
🌊Maritime
0.3

Flavor Tags

oakcherrychocolatecinnamonnutmeghoneyrichcomplexspicysweet