WhistlePig PiggyBack Rye Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: 78 Ratings Key

Distillery Tasting Notes

Made by WhistlePig, LLC ~ Whistle Pig

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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Additional Notes

45% Rye Aged 4 Years, 30% Wheat Aged 5 Years, 25% Barley Aged 5 Years

Details

Proof: 96.56

Alcohol by volume (ABV): 48.28%

Aged: Rye aged 4 years, Wheat aged 5 years, Barley aged 5 years

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

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Ratings Key

Ratings breakdown based on a 100 point scale.

90-100 Exceptional
80-89 Very Good
70-79 Average
60-69 Below Average
50-60 Drain Pour

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