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WhistlePig The Boss Hog VIII: LapuLapu's Pacific
Rye
WhistlePig // Canada
The Boss Hog series is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of rye whiskey. For The Boss Hog VIII, straight rye whiskey was aged for nearly 18 years in new American oak, then rested in 7 year-old small batch Philippine Rum casks, followed by a shorter finish in 10 year-old small batch Philippine Rum casks. The whiskey is named for LapuLapu who defeated Magellan at the battle of Mactan in the Philippines on April 27, 1521. It is bottled between 104.
8 – 106.5 proof, and available as of October, 2021. This review is from barrel 19, bottled at 52.4% ABV.
The Boss Hog series is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of rye whiskey. For The Boss Hog VIII, straight rye whiskey was aged for nearly 18 years in new American oak, then rested in 7 year-old small batch Philippine Rum casks, followed by a shorter finish in 10 year-old small batch Philippine Rum casks. The whiskey is named for LapuLapu who defeated Magellan at the battle of Mactan in the Philippines on April 27, 1521. It is bottled between 104.8 – 106.5 proof, and available as of October, 2021. This review is from barrel 19, bottled at 52.4% ABV.
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abv52.4
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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 Typenew, charred American oak, ex-rum
Tasting Notes
"Rum raisin gets the nose started, followed by overripe tropical fruits, molasses, and kola nuts. A hefty rum influence continues on the palate, with dark brown sugar, cinnamon, cashews, and grilled pineapples, along with the bitterness of coffee grounds and baker's chocolate. There's heat upfront on a dry finish, with astringent oak, cedar, leather, and final notes of spicy rye, menthol, and expressed orange peel."
Added by
Jake Emen
Score
87