WhistlePig FarmStock Rye Crop No. 003

The nose was a bit obscure smelling of just general rye, but the palate was dominated by hay and manure. I can appreciate what they’re trying to do with terroir specificity, but I think Ireland and Scotland are succeeding more at that game. I’ll give it another go at some point but for now, for WhistlePig I’ll stick to the 10 year rye.

Nose: rye, dark chocolate orange, burnt caramel / toffee. Fresh lemon / slight mint. Taste: rye and burnt orange with a light dusting of cinnamon. Light herbal dill and light honey. Oaky finish that is strong but does not dominate (if that makes any sense) Water and air seem to dull down the burnt caramel / oak notes and bring up the citrus and herbal notes

Vanilla with bite