Whistlepig 10 Year Small Batch Rye

Nose-vanilla and spice, bits of red wood Taste- more vanilla and spices, an almost candy like flavor in there Finish- this is where I really get the rye

Stopped into a local speak easy Drastic Measures in Old Shawnee Town Kansas to have a few custom cocktails. The bartenders were friendly and true genius in their mixology. I could not help but notice the lovely whisky selection and while I was there for cocktails I had to ask for a sampling of this gem. I found Whistle Pig Small Batch to be delightful with an unexpected nose and flavor. Sadly there are only a few actual notes from other tasters here on Distiller and I am intrigued that everyone tasted something different. I mean I realize everyone's palette is their own, and it is not unusual for people to taste different things but my notes seem to veer far off course from others. This is definitely a whisky I would love to try again just to double check what I tasted but I will write up my notes as they are and trust in my palette. Although I do imagine there are other variables that can make whiskies, Rye in this case, taste different such as storage but I am too new at all of this to consider that. Nose: Clean, sea salt, slash of ocean water, grassy, botanical, crisp. Flavor: Heat, cinnamon, salt, brine, grass. It was truly a lovely mix of deeper flavors and spice with the light lilting sea spray sensations. I have no idea if this is typical of Rye but with the limited experience I personally have with Rye I have not tasted one like this. I will say, once again I feel lucky to try a rarer whisky. This past week has been my lucky week with running into some great selections! I also have to note everything I have sampled recently has been very fairly priced for the cost of some of them IF you can even score a bottle. I have not let that effect my flavor notes whatsoever but its still a delight when your bartender appreciates your desire to learn and is happy to talk about great whiskies. Even better when he or she happens to be quite knowledgable themself. Ratings have nothing to do with cost - just my impressions.