Whistle Pig PiggyBack 6 Year Old Bourbon & Whistle Pig PiggyBack 6 Year Old 100% Rye Whiskey (2x700ml) + Bonus Whistle Pig Signature Maple Cocktail Syrup
Buy Whistlepig Piggyback 6YO Bourbon together with the 6YO Rye for $199, save $20, plus get a free signature maple syrup valued at $25. That's $45 worth of savings!
When WhistlePig Whiskey and Runamok Maple collaborate to make maple syrup, you know it's going to be the perfect cocktail addition, creating a balance of sweet, spice and strength. This time, they've added orange essence to the mix to replace the need for bitters in signature maple cocktails, like a Maple Old Fashioned or Maple Bourbon Sour. Just stir it into your favourite cocktail and you're done! Don't forget to refrigerate after opening.
Here's a simple recipe to get you started: MAPLE OLD FASHIONED:
60mL WhistlePig PiggyBack Rye
7mL WhistlePig Signature Maple Syrup
3 dashes bitters (optional)
Fresh orange peel for garnish (or get creative!)
Notes on PiggyBack 6 Year Old 100% Rye: There have been a few iterations of the Piggy Back Rye, some finished in different barrels, others bottled at a higher ABV. This 'general release' for Australia aims to capture the classic, spicy side of the grain. It started in the summer of 2018, when late distiller, Dave Pickerell and Master Blender, Pete Lynch, returned to WhistlePig’s warehouses to realise their dream of creating the ideal rye whiskey for sipping and cocktails. It was launched in select US markets in 2019 as a permanent addition to the WhistlePig core range and was the final product Dave Pickerell created for the company before his passing. It’s a 100% rye aged six years. The original was bottled at a purposeful 96.56 proof, in tribute of Dave Pickerell’s birth year – 1956. This edition lands at 45%. At that slightly lower proof it remains a charismatic whiskey that delivers the goods. The fusion of ripe peach and grain aromas also includes crusty rye as well as hints of ginger bread, vanilla and mint. Medium to full bodied, it's beautifully rounded in the mouth (borderline buttery) with a high ease of drinkability that lands on the sweeter side - think cardamon, cocoa, cafe cremes and fresh-baked rye with hints of anise lifting the finish. The expected rye spices don't fully develop, but this remains substantial enough to enjoy straight and will contribute texture to Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, Vieux Carrés and more. Keen eyed followers of the brand will note the pig that graces the front label is not wearing the standard WhistlePig top hat, but rather a Stetson hat in honour of Dave Pickerell’s favourite head-ware. The bottle is also a slight departure from the standard Whistle Pig shape, making it more manoeuvrable for bartenders. 45% Alc./Vol.
Notes on PiggyBack 6 Year Old Bourbon: Following on from the very successful PiggyBack Rye release is this 6 year old Bourbon. A high corn mash bill with a dash of rye plus six years in char #3 barrels has resulted in a sweeter profile. Combined with a high ABV, it shines in citrus and sour drinks but boasts enough character to enjoy on its own.
Other reviews... Buttered bread, brown sugar, pecan pie, lemon juice, nutmeg, marzipan, and fresh pound cake highlight a warm and inviting nose. There’s a pleasant nuttiness on the palate, along with root beer spices, cocoa powder, cherry pie, and cinnamon hot chocolate all delivered on a creamy texture. Vanilla bean, baking spice, dried herbs, and cherry syrup punctuate the lengthy finish. Sweet dessert flavors paired with earthy and warming spices make this a winner. 90 points - whiskyadvocate.com
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