Inspired by Japanese-American biochemist Takamine Jōkichi, WhistlePig‘s The Boss Hog 六 Edition: The Samurai Scientist finds the award-winning brand’s straight rye whiskey finished in select Japanese umeshu barrels. For the limited release 120.5 proof liquor, WhistlePig partnered with Kitaya brewery on Japan’s Kyushu island. Kitaya produces sake, shōchū and umeshu, which is a flavorful liqueur made by steeping unripened ume fruits in sugar and alcohol. WhistlePig is …
After releasing three rye whiskies—each finished in either Madeira, Sauternes or Port European oak barrels—WhistlePig’s Master Distiller Dave Pickerell did the near impossible: he married all three. With an exceptional balance that complements the natural bready rye flavors with creaminess and spice, the Old World Straight Rye Whiskey stands as one of the most nuanced spirits on the market—with a flavor profile that will wow …
Only a handful of new whiskey expressions each year warrant consideration for a full-time position in a brand portfolio—and on the bar shelves of consumers. WhistlePig, a Vermont-based whiskey company, has achieved this feat with their latest offering, the 12 Year Old World Rye, which hit shelves in select markets this June. This Old World is more than a rye; its liquid, in individual parts, …
