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45% Rye, 30% Wheat, and 25% Barley Mash Bill Whiskeys

These are popular whiskeys with mash bill of 45% Rye, 30% Wheat, and 25% Barley.

WhistlePig 10 Year Small Batch Rye
WhistlePig 10 Year Small Batch Rye

NOSE: Allspice, orange peel, anise, oak, char, and caramel. PALATE: Sweet; hints of caramel and vanilla, followed by rye­spice and mint. FINISH: Long finish; warm butterscotch and caramel.

WhistlePig 15 Year Rye
WhistlePig 15 Year Rye

NOSE: Deep and rich, dominated by caramel, vanilla, and oak with hints of allspice and burnt orange. PALATE: Warm, rich, and slightly creamy. Loads of butterscotch and baking spice with leather and a hint of tobacco. FINISH: Ultra long and

WhistlePig PiggyBack Rye
WhistlePig PiggyBack Rye

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.

WhistlePig 12 Year Old World Cask Finish
WhistlePig 12 Year Old World Cask Finish

NOSE: Caramel, vanilla, and winter fruit. PALATE: Rye spice, apricots, plums, raisins, dates, and honey. FINISH: Dark chocolate, winter fruit, caramel, and vanilla.

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