Whistlepig Piggyback 6 year old American Rye Whiskey (700ml, ABV 45%)
$99.00
While most whiskey makers stick to the minimum 51% Rye, the team at Whistlepig distillery are committed to long aging and countless barrel experiments that have led to the first 100% Rye perfected for sipping and mixing.
With a mash bill of 100% Rye to capture a 100% bold, spice flavor profile, this whisky is perfect for both drinking neat or mixing in cocktails. PiggyBack’s unique strength of precisely 90 proof (ABV of 45%) is the optimal match in the strength-sweet-bitter cocktail triangle, making it a bartender’s dream. Stir or shake as you choose.
Tasting notes (below) are from the distillery:
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Tasting Notes
- Colour:
- Nose: Fresh cinnamon, black peppercorn, a hint of tangerine and grapefruit zest.
- Palate: Powerfully spicy, with cocoa, cardamom and cured leather flavors.
- Finish: Wonderfully lengthy, with baking spices, vanilla and hints of citrus.
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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, symbolize 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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