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WhistlePig The Boss Hog III: The Independent
Rye
WhistlePig // (bottled in) Vermont, Canada
RARE
Bottled in Vermont, this 100% rye is WhistlePig's 3rd edition of The Boss Hog and was released in 2016. It matured for 14 years before finishing its aging in 250-liter former Scotch hogshead casks that were enhanced with new American oak barrel heads. Of this release, only 30 barrels were bottled at its original cask strength which varies by bottling but hovers around 60% ABV.
The sample for this review was at 60.3% ABV or 120.6 proof.
Bottled in Vermont, this 100% rye is WhistlePig's 3rd edition of The Boss Hog and was released in 2016. It matured for 14 years before finishing its aging in 250-liter former Scotch hogshead casks that were enhanced with new American oak barrel heads. Of this release, only 30 barrels were bottled at its original cask strength which varies by bottling but hovers around 60% ABV. The sample for this review was at 60.3% ABV or 120.6 proof.
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age14 Year
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abv60.3
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RyeUnlike bourbon, rye whiskey can be made anywhere in the world. But if made in the US, the mash bill recipe must be at least 51% rye and it must be aged in new, charred oak barrels with no age requirement. Elsewhere, the rye whiskey will be made keeping the country of origin's rules regarding the recipe and minimum aging.
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Cask Typefinished in 250-liter Scotch hogsheads refitted with American Oak heads
Tasting Notes
"Amber gold in color, with a soft nose of honey and tobacco. Robust initial flavor is filled with notes of caramel and clove. With a little water, the rye becomes the dominant flavor with subtle earthy and oak-forward notes. The finish lingers pleasantly with warm baking spice whether enjoyed at cask strength or diluted with a little water. "
Added by
Katrina Niemisto
Score
94