WhistlePig The Boss Hog Edition X ‘The Commandments’ Rye Whiskey 750ml 53.2%

Single Barrel | Barrel Strength | Twice Finished | Well-Aged Rye.

Details
750ml: 53.2 alc (106.4 proof)
Region: Vermont, USA
Barrel Type: American oak
Finishing: Virgin Oak/Mead Cask/Resin Barrel
Release Date: Oct 2023 (US) March 2024 (AU)

Description
WhistlePig’s 10th Edition of The Boss Hog is a Whiskey of Biblical proportions.

WhistlePig The Boss Hog Edition X ‘The Commandments’ Rye Whiskey. Each barrel of Straight Rye Whiskey is aged in new American Oak before completing its journey in two unorthodox finishing barrels.

The Distillery tells us:
“The first is seasoned with our experimental spirit – distilled from rye and whey, infused with aromatic resins from the genera commonly known as Frankincense and Myrrh – delivering notes of creme brulee, lemongrass and rosemary to the final whiskey. The second and final finish is aged in craft mead casks, offering a mellow, round-bodied finish with hints of red berries and freshly crushed black pepper”.

“The Commandments reinforce our dedication to creating transformative whiskeys and the world’s most daring cask finishes,” said Meghan Ireland, Head Blender at WhistlePig. “The creation of The Boss Hog X exemplifies just that. After the first several trials with resins, I began to doubt whether it was possible to harness them for maturation. The whey / rye spirit was a breakthrough, and well worth it in the end. This is not only a world first, but a celebration of the abundance to come with the next decade of The Boss Hog.”

Make sure you check out WhistlePig’s unique 10 commandments that are written on The Boss Hog X gift box, which presents the whiskey via a revolving door, with the bottle capped with a handsome pewter topper.