WhistlePig The Boss Hog VII: Magellan's Atlantic

Very spicy- strong notes of cinnamon. Strong finish

Wow! I'm so impressed at how Whistlepig continues to innovate with their Boss Hogs. Each one has such a distinct flavor. This one has an intense cinnamon, almost incense-like start, followed by a complex long lasting finish through various types of aged wood. I can't help but picture I'm on an old ship with timbers that have seen countless voyages holding together bravely on the high seas as I sip this. Fantastic stuff.

One of the smoothest Rye’s I’ve ever had. There is a really rich taste to this and has great sweet and toasted characteristics.

Cinnamon and allspice notes are heavy, as is the oak and rye spices. It's like a boozy, complex cinnamon roll. Makes a nice companion piece to the banana, nutty notes from Bookers Grandma's Batch. Overall I really like this one. It's still not as amazing as The Black Prince, but I've found few that floored me quite as much as that one did. I like it better than BH V and probably BH VI, though Samurai Scientist was underrated on my book. It's a great whiskey that costs quite a bit. Worth it for me, but I definitely see others not feeling the same.