WhistlePig 6 Year PiggyBack Rye

You know I love rye. 100% rye is notoriously hard to work with. The nose has all that spice I am looking for. The taste is a little sweet, surprising since it’s only 6 years old.

I generally think that Whistlepig whiskeys are decently good, but quite overpriced(an $80-$100 whiskey that's worth about $50). This one actually bucks that trend, in that it is reasonably priced ~$45 and it actually tastes like something should in that range, maybe even like something a bit higher. This has a strong, sweet rye nose. It is spicy with a lot of rye flavor - I get a bit of vanilla, rye grain, some pepper, dry woody notes with some green herbal flavors, and a good amount of heat. It has a strong rye finish with more wood and some char. I like this, and I'd buy it again. This is pretty much what I'm looking for in a solid mid range rye.

Tasted 8/17/19 I know they released to be used in cocktails, but this is a really great rye to sip on as well! It’s a little sweeter than their 10 year and for the msrp this is a must have for any rye whiskey fan.

Love Whistle Pig. Their 10 is one of the favorites. Nose: Rye Spice, BlackTea, Vanilla, light Honey Taste: Vanilla, Black Tea, High spice Unlike the 10 year this 6 year really throws the Tea flavors at you followed by the classic vanilla from the 10 year we all know and love. Perfect for the price. Highly recommend.

Nose: smacks you in the face vanilla followed by spice. The second time around I get fruit. Maybe green apple. Followed by hot tea. Palate: creamy and vanilla followed by rye spice & tea. Finish: Spicy with lingering vanilla Score 4.5 out of 5 Easily a solid sipper. Well worth the msrp