Whistlepig 10 Year Small Batch Rye

Baked apple nose. Mouth coating. Vanilla. Spice. Lingering warmth.

Nose: Vanilla, green apple, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice. Brown sugar, oak, black pepper. Strawberry, banana, honeydew, mint. A little basil, thyme, and dill. Sweet citrus oils and ripe apricots. Palate: Apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger. WhistlePig's core range (everything but the Boss Hogs) always reminds me of apple pie with a little whipped cream on it. Mint, dill. Vanilla, oak, brown sugar. Slightest bit of black pepper. Ripe cantaloupe, strawberry, lemon. Just the slightest fresh-cut grass vibe in there. Medium light mouthfeel. Moderate tannin. Relatively balanced palate, though the mids seem to pull out forward, with a subdued bottom palate. Finish: Starts off with a pop of lemon oil and fruit, ethanol helps push things along. Baking spices, oak, and kiwi come to the front. Things slowly coast off into a banana, vanilla, oak combo. Medium finish. Other notes: I compared my last taste of this to these notes and it's interesting to see how my palate has grown and developed. It still tastes the same, but the flavor profile is a little easier for me to pick apart. Though I've bought this at bars many times, I've never done a full bottle because the price was too much. Recently found on sale at a local spot and had to buy it up. As always, however, price is rarely a factor in my rating, so the lower price point is ultimately irrelevant here :)

spicy and sweet whats not to love