WhistlePig The Boss Hog 六: The Samurai Scientist

Outstanding. Retains the rye spice, but the umeshu mellows it out so it's smooth with almost no heat. Starts off with an outstanding smell of roasted marshmellows, then comes on with vanilla, oak, spicy flavors that longer forever. Most original whiskey I've ever tasted.

Spice hits hard in the beginning. The proof is legit and heat is certain.

Deep Amber in color Aroma dark caramel, Rye spice in the second row, but very present. Very floral and lots of dark fruit. Flavor, great blend of deep caramel infused with black pepper, cinnamon & a touch of clove. Finish is awesome and warming. This does NOT drink like 120 proof. Wow. Dark bready notes with complexity due to the spice notes. Really enjoying this. Somewhat oily and vanilla continues to emerge as glass opens. Found this at an airport restaurant and could not believe it. Let's just say that I was pleased.

Nose- Traditional rye spice; crystalized ginger; plums; wet oak; orange citrus; creamy vanilla Palate- Wave of oranges initially; black licorice; rye spices; vanilla sweetness; aged oak; caramel; hint of butterscotch Finish- Long, spicy finish; Dark plums; aged oak; baking spices; anise Balanced, drinks below it’s proof, and most importantly, unique. The nose is that of an aged rye, and very enjoyable, but is just above average. The palate is full of citrus, rye spice, aged oak, and sweet butterscotch and vanilla. Extremely good on the palate. The finish is where this shines, and where the plum cask really comes though. Such a unique note of dark, juicy plums that’s unlike anything else and is SO tasty. As far as the price goes, $500 is $500, but this is damn tasty, and in a very cool bottle to boot.

Incredible mouth feel and flavor. It runs for all corners of your mouth. Maybe not worth the absurd price but definitely worth trying. Delicious.