Bottled in 2020. This is a $200 bottle that lacks intensity and complexity. Other than that, it’s perfectly fine. At 15 years, this is not very oaky, but it does smell and taste a little dusty, like an old Scotch - I guess aging in Vermont is different than aging in Kentucky. There’s tobacco, cinnamon powder, and sawdust with just the right amount of toasted oak. The palate has plenty of familiar caramel, vanilla, and honey; but there’s also a nice musty mushroom funk as well. This WhistlePig does not give itself away as a rye until the finish, which is a rather smooth linger of clove, black pepper, and cardamom. This rye is very drinkable, inoffensive, and sure to please people who are not that into ryes. The flavors are muted, but there’s great balance and maturity. It’s priced in the same league as Johnnie Walker Blue and is going to appeal to the same people who love Blue for its silky smooth refinement. Alas, I feel the refinement is created by holding back and watering down. For those unafraid of intensity and complexity and want to spend $200 on a bottle of rye, I am of course going to recommend the bottle I last reviewed, Kentucky Owl 10 year old rye Batch #3. Score: 0 (forgettable) How Much Does a Bottle Cost?: $190-230 How Much Do I Think a Bottle is Worth?: $110