Whistlepig 12 Year Old World Rye Bespoke Blend

Oak with a hint of smoke. Crème brûlée.

Nose is baking spice, oak, and a little cedar and blackberry; rye spice, oak, walnut; medium finish with rye spice and some pastry; smooth, not very sweet; medium texture

Smoke and spice with a sweet aftertaste. This is my new favorite :)

Store pick in VT, 60% Madeira, 20% Sauternes, 20% Port. The palate is not as sweet as expected from the nose, but in a good way, as the sweet barrel finish notes combine nicely with the rye spice. The finish is long and warm for the proof as well. There’s nothing wrong with this bottle, it’s just that I enjoy the 10 year about as much for a fair bit less money.

Nose: Some oak and apple with minimal heat on the nose. Some sweetness that is tough to place, maybe honey. Palate: Rye hits with some black pepper and medium heat. Finish: some of that peppery burn rolls through followed by some fruit and then a long chocolate finish. Very nice finish Overall this is a solid rye with a very good finish. Finish lasted quite awhile and really put a stamp on its rating. Very good

Garagiste Barrel pick. Smooth and honey notes really make this enjoyable