Considering that I’m not a huge fan of rye-heavy bourbons, Whistle Pig as a brand has delighted me. I ordered this as a spur-of-the-moment decision when the original order I placed (at a restaurant) was unavailable. I regretted it… until I tried it. It is now one of my favorite brands. Color: orangey-amber Nose: fruit and vanilla with a little ethanol First sip neat: While there is definitely a lot of heat in this 6 year, the very first thing I always notice is fruit, and lots of it. Banana, papaya, and citrus, with tongue-tingling heat. Adding water bring out notes of black tea. My husband tasted vanilla (but I do not). It’s all fruit to me. Finish: long and hot, with a touch of butterscotch.