WhistlePig 10 Year Old Rye
70cl
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50% Vol
A fantastic rye whiskey distilled and initially matured in Canada before being aged further at the WhistlePig Farm in Vermont. Made with 100% rye and aged for 10 years. Delivers a full-on flavour profile of clove, mint, barrel char, creamy caramels and butterscotch.
Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Finish
Medium-length, with warm rye spices, sweet malt and sour cherries.
Tasting Notes from the Producer
Aromas (without water)
Fresh peppermint and herbal thyme initially, with sweet vanilla and marzipan developing. Creamy butterscotch, raspberry jam and orange rind round it off.
Flavour
Warm baking spices, nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice burst to life and are tempered by sweet muscovado sugar, bright oak and dark chocolate. Vanilla cola and caramel shortbread linger
Fact Sheet
Fluid
70cl
Alcohol %
50%
Country
Canada
Producer
WhistlePig
FAQs
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