WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt Rye American Whiskey (700ml, 46% ABV)
$599.00
WhistlePig's oldest rye, patiently mellowed for 18 years - the pinnacle of the range that began with their legendary 10 Year Old Small Batch Rye.
The "Double Malt" name is a nod to early American farm distilling, when farmers malted a small portion of their grain to kick off fermentation. Here a mash of rye and malted grain is aged for 18 years in American oak, then finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, adding a layer of richness to WhistlePig's signature bold rye spice. Released once a year in limited quantities, each edition is crowned with a handmade glass topper from Vermont - a whiskey to share on a special occasion, and a showpiece on any shelf.
Expect a sweet, aromatic nose of toasted almonds and caramel, a warm rush of grassy rye spice and soft honey, and a long, lingering dried-fruit finish.
Tasting notes (below) are from the distillery.
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Tasting Notes
Colour:
Nose: Sweet and aromatic, with toasted almonds, caramel and subtle, smoked maple.
Palate: A rush of warmth, melting into barely sweet, grassy spice with a lingering soft honey note.
Finish: Lengthy and lingering dried fruit.
Awards
🥇 Gold — New York World Wine & Spirits Competition (year TBC)
About the Distillery
WhistlePig was founded in 2007 on a quiet farm in Shoreham, Vermont, with a vision to redefine rye whiskey. After purchasing a run-down dairy farm, the team—led by founder Raj Peter Bhakta and master distiller Dave Pickerell—sourced high-quality aged rye from Canada to kickstart the brand. In 2015, they completed their transformation into a fully independent distillery, converting a historic barn into a production hub where everything from grain to glass is managed on-site. The 500-acre estate grows its own rye, draws spring water from the land, and even uses Vermont oak trees to craft barrels.
Today, WhistlePig is known for its bold, spicy, and complex rye whiskies, produced with a distinctive “triple terroir” approach—using grain, water, and wood all from the same farm. Their copper stills, lovingly named Mortimer and Mauve, symbolise the brand’s playful spirit, which is echoed in their pig-themed labels and limited editions. From the core 10-Year Rye to the Farmstock series and the collectible Boss Hog releases, WhistlePig has earned its place as a trailblazer in American craft whiskey.
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