WhistlePig FarmStock Rye Crop No. 002

Significantly better than the 003 expression that came out the following year. The notes on the palate were distinctly different from each other, but worked in tandem… young yet tame rye (perhaps a fairly narrow cut?), green grass, and white florals (more used to that in Scotland/Ireland than in the U.S.). There was a slight cayenne/chili powder sensation (not taste) at the front end of the finish.

After the solid Farmstock Crop 003, I’ve been looking forward to its predecessor. I’ll give the breakdown for this like I did the last one: 32% 2 year-old Vermont Rye; 45% Indiana 6-year old Indiana Rye; 10-year old Canadian Rye. Nose: Rye spice and baking soda. Gala apple. Dill. Caramel and vanilla. Pistachio, peppermint, and maybe just a hint of mint chocolate. Woody, nutty notes. Cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and oak. Solid nose. Palate: Caramel and Gala apple. Black pepper and rye spice. More of the woody, nutty notes. Pistachio, toasted almond, and walnut. A touch of cola. Clove, nutmeg, and oak. Finish: Pistachio Baking soda. Dill, rye spice, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, and oak. Short-moderate finish. The nose was solid. The palate and finish didn’t quite hit the mark. A little disappointed in this one compared to Crop 003. It’s a not bad whiskey. Perfectly drinkable, and very pleasant. But it does nothing to stoke the imagination, and a $60 price tag drops the score a quarter star. 3/5.

Ok but acetone flavor. Long lasting

Excellent tasting. Smooth spicy flavor for the initial note followed by a creamy vanilla after taste