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WHISTLEPIG 10YR STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY
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''Imported from Canada (which suggests that maybe this whiskey was originally intended to be the flavoring component of a Canadian whisky?) and bottled in Vermont. This is a 100% unmalted rye whiskey (much higher than other traditional straight rye whiskeys). Indeed, this whiskey bleeds spices (especially brisk mint, vibrant clove, and teasing nutmeg), but there's a rich, sweet foundation to balance it all (honeyed vanilla, caramel, butterscotch, and nutty toffee), along with candied citrus and charcoal. Bold, spicy, nutty toffee, butterscotch finish. Very distinctive, and probably a polarizing whiskey.''
Malt Advocate Rating: 89pts
''In the glass, this is impressive stuff. Crafted by Dave Pickerell, a 14-year veteran of Maker's Mark, this rye is characteristically spicy, with pepper and ginger notes laced atop a moderately sweet (but not overly so) core. Nicely balanced, the elements are all in harmony here, though that spice -- coupled with the kick of extra alcohol -- is always at the forefront. The finish offers notes of coal, reminding you this is not a vanilla-scented Bourbon but rather a rye.
Pricey, to be sure, but in a world with too-few high-grade rye whiskeys, it's worth it.''
Drinkhacker.com Rating: A-
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Item No: 08672
Size: 750ML
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WHISTLEPIG 10YR STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY
Vineyard Price: $64.99  | Original Price: $69.99 |
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