WhistlePig

WhistlePig has become the blockbuster franchise of whiskey. Every release generates the kind of anticipation usually reserved for summer Marvel releases. 

Their Boss Hog series, now in its twelfth year (and having picked up some major hardware over the years: Best in Show at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Best of the Best by Robb Report multiple times, and Best Rye Whiskey at various competitions), remains the most collectible limited edition series in American whiskey, a simply stunning accomplishment, given how many distilleries are desperately trying to create their own cult followings.

Now comes Boss Hog XII: Feather & Flame: a single barrel, cask strength rye that takes a hard left turn into ancient Mexico tradition.

Matured in Pulque Curado de Cacao barrels, which have been seasoned with agave-fermented pulque and cured with cacao and Mexican chili peppers, it somehow manages to summon the complex essence of Xocolatl, the sacred chili chocolate drink that neither the Aztecs nor we, it seems, are able to get enough of.

It's the world's first Pulque Curado barrel finish for rye whiskey, because, apparently, regular barrel finishes have become too pedestrian for WhistlePig's ambitions. It also happens to be among WhistlePig's oldest rye whiskeys, not to mention among its most potent (with a powerful proof that clocks in between 104.8-108.4).

From the first nosing, you get caramel, dark chocolate, and orange zest that hints at the wild ride ahead. The palate delivers notes of bright citrus balanced by soft oak and cocoa with wave upon wave of subtle earthy spice, while the finish brings a dramatic one-two burst of savory cacao that gives way, marvelously, to herbaceous chili pepper.

A whisky that defies nearly every expectation … as it dazzles your mind and your palate, both. 

And by the way, the packing is every bit the equal of the liquid within. Each bottle is crowned with an equally collectible Vermont handmade pewter topper depicting a feathered pig deity, wielding Aztec chilis and a traditional chocolate whisk. 

These collectible pewter toppers are designed and cast by hand just 11 miles from the WhistlePig Farm, while each back label features NFC technology for collector registration and authentication.

This is a must-have for rye lovers, for WhistlePig fans — really, for anyone who loves great American craft.

The BigShəBàng isn’t just the oldest and rarest whiskey we’ve ever released—it’s a Single Malt supernova... A sensory event thirty years in the making, erupting in  a cataclysmic flash of flavor, depth, and cosmic  complexity.

After aging for three decades in American Oak barrels, this Super Aged Single Barrel whiskey finishes its epoch in Vin Santo barrels — Italian for 'holy wine'.  Revered for their rich, velvety character, these elusive, artisanal casks yield a sip that redefines reality, with notes of honeyed bread, toasted cedar, honeysuckle, and wheat crust. A finish so deep, it feels infinite.

It's the spark that sets a new universe of whiskey in motion.

• Distilled: Vermont USA (WhistlePig)
• Aged In: Vermont USA (WhistlePig)
• Bottled In: Vermont USA (WhistlePig)
• Age: 6 Years
• More Info: Single Barrel, No Coloring, No Filtering, No Additives, Barrel Proof
• ABV: 55.4% ABV 
• Labeling: r/Bourbon Single Barrel Program Labeling
• T8ke's Tasting Notes: A yin to yang of the rye, this barrel of Piggyback bourbon is also Vermont distilled and it's lovely - big, rich, oaky, bold bourbon. Heavy caramel and baking spice, cinnamon and red hots, caramel candies and big oak. The palate is rich, some fruits mingle - berries, cherry and blackberry settle with more pepper and oak. The finish is long, full of vanilla, creamy corn, honey and a hint of tobacco. 

• Distilled: Vermont USA (WhistlePig)
• Aged In: Vermont USA (WhistlePig)
• Bottled In: Vermont USA (WhistlePig)
• Age: 6 Years
• More Info: Single Barrel, No Coloring, No Filtering, No Additives, Barrel Proof
• Mashbill: 100% Rye
• ABV: 54.5% ABV 
• Labeling: r/Bourbon Single Barrel Program Labeling
• T8ke's Tasting Notes: The quintessential rye king, these Piggyback barrels that are Vermont distilled are awesome crosses of quality and value - tons of big, bold, woody maple, herbal rye spice, toffee and black pepper that screams rye. At 6 years old and barrel strength, there's a rich palate, plenty of oak but without covering up sweet maple, peppy rye spice and an herbal note. Long finish, jammin' and lovely. 

• Distilled: Canada 
• Aged In: Vermont (WhistlePig)
• Bottled In: Vermont (WhistlePig)
• Age: 10 Years
• More Info: Single Barrel, No Coloring, No Filtering, No Additives, Barrel Strength
• Mashbill: 100 Rye
• ABV: 56.05% ABV 
• Labeling: r/Bourbon Single Barrel Program Labeling
• T8ke's Tasting Notes:Warm pancakes and honey on the nose, syrupy and tobacco driven with lovely cinnamon, caramels, brown sugar and savory spices. It reminds me of our Pancake Breakfast release from way back in 2021 and it is lovely. Palate is rich and creamy, maple, blackberry, spicy rye, sweet cream and a hint of peaches, pancake syrup, and savory oak. Long finish, beautifully balanced at one of the higher proof releases I've had recently. 

Aged for 11 years, this limited-edition straight rye whiskey is made from a mash of 100% rye and bottled at 111 proof.

Batch 3 - Golden Piggybank

This particular bottle is the special edition of the 11th Boss Hog Release.  The Holi edition was inspired by the color festival and has Hindi writing on the label and a painted colored topper.  Allegedly only 2000 of this version of The Juggernaut were created.  A must have for boss hog collectors!

Each year an unstoppable search for whiskey wonder beckons The Boss Hog to the far corners of the earth... a karmic quest that Knows No Bounds, beginning with Single Barrel Rye.

For this, our eleventh utterance of the mantra, WhistlePig's whiskey makers journey to Rajasthan, India - the Land of Kings - in search of precious spices to forge the world’s first Thandai barrel aged Rye. An alluring elixir served in celebration of victory and creation, Thandai joins the shakti of Straight Rye Whiskey with a floral meditation of saffron, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg, further enlivened by fennel, poppy and black peppercorn. The result is a splendid wellspring of strength and majesty; a saga befitting the maharajah of Rye.

Fearlessly First Among all Whiskeys, Powerfully Complex and Bottled at Proof, The Juggernaut hails to the grandest of all The Boss Hog promises... Stupendous!

Each year an unstoppable search for whiskey wonder beckons The Boss Hog to the far corners of the earth... a karmic quest that Knows No Bounds, beginning with Single Barrel Rye.

For this, our eleventh utterance of the mantra, WhistlePig's whiskey makers journey to Rajasthan, India - the Land of Kings - in search of precious spices to forge the world’s first Thandai barrel aged Rye. An alluring elixir served in celebration of victory and creation, Thandai joins the shakti of Straight Rye Whiskey with a floral meditation of saffron, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg, further enlivened by fennel, poppy and black peppercorn. The result is a splendid wellspring of strength and majesty; a saga befitting the maharajah of Rye.

Fearlessly First Among all Whiskeys, Powerfully Complex and Bottled at Proof, The Juggernaut hails to the grandest of all The Boss Hog promises... Stupendous!

The crowning glory in our collection of super-aged N. American Single Malt, matured more than twice as long as any other on the continent. Hijacked by the hands of fate and fortune, to whisper wisdom collected over a quarter century, while simultaneously it shouts: "Stand aside, adversaries of old!"

To round out the mouthwatering character of The Badönkådonk, complete our grail quest, and best the Scots, WhistlePig joined forces with an ally in American Oak and fellow ringleader of the new wine and whiskey world order. Barrels from Silver Oak’s Alexander Valley Cabernet barrels lend notes of stone fruits, cedar wood, and transcendental tastiness. Take our word for it, or ask John Cleese.

Hand selected by The Bourbon Concierge team at WhistlePig in Shoreham, Vermont

54.2% ABV, 6 Years Old

Hand selected by The Bourbon Concierge team at WhistlePig in Shoreham, Vermont

59.4% ABV, 10 Years Old

Batch 2 has Gold wax over the bottle pourer

Bring home the bacon with our limited edition PiggyBank Rye Aged 10 Years.  This Straight Rye Whiskey celebrates a decade of innovation since our first Best Rye Award (Triple One, WWA 2012), bottled in a porcine decanter based on a 19th century Berkshire Bitter Pig.  This ham’s hind is bottled at 110 proof and wax sealed to keep every drop of goodness safe until posterior consumption.

Limited Edition with the "Skinny Prince" topper.

The fourth edition in the WhistlePig boss hog releases, The Black Prince.

The Armagnac-aged rye whiskey named Best in Show after the blind tasting at 2017's San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Black Prince is a 4th edition of the boss hog. It is the first Rye Whiskey ever finished in Armagnac casks, straight from France. Expect bold, powerful spice on the palate with notes of apricot, clove, and cinnamon. Named Best in Show at the San Francisco Worlds Spirits Competition.

SKIES OUT, RYES OUT… WELCOME TO THE SUMMER OF PIG • To Celebrate being 100% solar at the WhistlePig Farm & Distillery, WhistlePig is partnering with Pit Viper to take over the sunny season and bring you a whiskey made for easy Summer sippin’

• SummerStock is a laidback blend of Rye and Wheat whiskeys which is then further mellowed in a solara* system of sun toasted barrels for maximum drinkability

• Bottled at 86 proof / 43% ABV as optimal strength for sipping as you sit back, put your sunnies on, and pull out the SPF

• Pit Viper is here for the party, bringing along tons of fans across digital, social and influencer channels along with limited Pit Viper SummerStock 2000s shades for bartenders

One of only 40 bottles released under the 3 liter bottle size, this version of boss hog 7 is a collectors dream.  These bottles do not come with a box as it was not made for the large format version.