WhistlePig "Old World" Rye Whiskey Tasting Notes and Ratings.

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WhistlePig "Old World" Rye Whiskey

Added on Tuesday, Jan 12, 2016 at 06:17 AM

Bottler:

WhistlePig

Age:	12 yrs	Type:	American
Vintage:	2015	Subtype:	Rye
ABV:	43.00 %	Region:	Vermont
Price:	$130	Availability:	Better Stores

The finished release is a blend of finished whiskeys: 63% from Madeira finished barrels, 30% Sauternes finished, and 7% Port finished. The whiskies inside are not 100% rye but rather 95% rye and 5% malted barley. (These spirits are also sourced from MGP in Indiana, not from Canada, which is where the prior WhistlePig bottlings are produced.)

Member Ratings and Notes

Ries

n: rum raisin, buttery spice, toffee. A lot of wine aromas with fruit cake and a hint of maple.

t: black raisins and prunes, angel food cake with a sugar glaze. Middle is grape juice and vanilla oak with a lot of fruity sweetness (maraschino cherry). Thin mouthfeel and fruit forward. Finish fades toward roasted grains and light chocolate. Something curious to try from the novelty perspective. [C+/B-]

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