BlimpsGo90
WhistlePig Old World Cask Finish Rye 12 Year
Rye — Indiana (bottled in Vermont), USA
Reviewed
January 19, 2020 (edited February 25, 2021)
Neat. DEPs Bespoke blend. 30% Madeira, 50% French, 20% Port. A bit more dill forward on the nose than I remember from the standard Old World. It’s a bit brighter than the standard, less red fruits. Instead I get more pears, apples on the front of the nose. Spending a bit of time with it reveals mid range notes, light oak and baking spices. This is way more port influence than the standard but i can’t find it on the nose.
On the tongue I again get the pears and apples. More sour than sweet. Tannic. On the taste more pear and apples held together by vanilla. The finish and legs bring out the other influences. Red fruits, port, burnt caramels and baking spices. Lingers for quite a bit despite the low proof. Tannic and drying.
This was fun to explore but I think I like the standard Old World Cask better (off memory.) It leans into these pears, apples, peaches and apricots but the sweetness isn’t there to balance the experience. Sour and tannic. Hopefully this one opens up with some shelf time.
Create Account
or
Sign in
to comment on this review