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WhistlePig The Boss Hog 六: The Samurai Scientist

Rye

WhistlePig // Canada

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4.44 out of 5 stars
( Total review count: 94 )

The Saumura Scientist is the sixth edition (六) of The Boss Hog series from WhistlePig. At its base is a straight rye whiskey distilled in Canada which was created using koji fermentation--this technique was pioneered by Dr. Jōkichi Takamine.

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As he was known as the Samurai Scientist, the pewter Samurai bottle top adorning each bottle is a nod to him. The rye whiskey is finished in barrels which held Japanese umeshu--a Japanese liqueur made from ume, or plum fruits. The whiskey is bottled at barrel strength and will range from 120-122 proof depending on which batch you have.

The Saumura Scientist is the sixth edition (六) of The Boss Hog series from WhistlePig. At its base is a straight rye whiskey distilled in Canada which was created using koji fermentation--this technique was pioneered by Dr. Jōkichi Takamine. As he was known as the Samurai Scientist, the pewter Samurai bottle top adorning each bottle is a nod to him. The rye whiskey is finished in barrels which held Japanese umeshu--a Japanese liqueur made from ume, or plum fruits. The whiskey is bottled at barrel strength and will range from 120-122 proof depending on which batch you have.

    • age
      NAS
    • Cost
    • abv
      60.0
  • Rye
    Unlike 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.
  • Cask Type
    finished in Japanese umeshu barrels

Tasting Notes

"This cask strength rye is both substantial and very fun. It's spicy up front, with a bit of a savory and herbaceous qualities alongside the vanilla and charred oak. A few drops of water open it up to reveal sweeter notes of apple and cardamom; it finishes dry but with a subtle fruit note. It's difficult to say how much of the flavor comes from the umeshu barrel, but it's a unique and enjoyable rye -- and at 120 proof or more, a little goes a long way. "
Added by Jacob Grier
Score 92
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Rich & Full Bodied

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