WhistlePig Double Malt Straight Rye Whiskey 18 year old

Double Malt’s unique mash bill of 79%  rye, 15% malted rye, 6% malted barley 

breadth of flavor: 

Rye -bold, peppery spice 

Malted Rye -soft, floral, earthy 

Malted Barley -rich, sweet, toasted 

18 years of age heightens complexity

STRAIGHT FROM SHOREHAM, VT

A one  of a kind Straight Rye Whiskey Hand bottled on the WhistlePig Farm in a decanter adapted from the WhistlePig bottle. Adorned with a Vermont glass topper, handpressed by AO Glass in Burlington Art District.

Dave Pickerell built WhistlePig in pursuit of crafting the world's finest and most interesting Rye Whiskeys. After years of devotion to patient aging and innovative blending, we've turned our attention to experiments with grain - in particular, the bygone practice of malting rye. Before industrial catalysts were introduced to increase efficiency, farmer distillers would malt a small portion of their rye harvest in order to access the grain's starch content and set off the fermentation process. Floral, earthy flavors imparted by malted rye would add nuance to the bold, peppery spice character of classic rye whiskey. To harness these flavors for our oldest expression of WhistlePig yet, we selected a whiskey distilled from 79% rye, 15% malted rye, and 6% malted barley. These grains form a harmony that spans the flavor spectrum, at once soft and floral, rich and savory, and full of spice. Its complexity is only heightened after 18 years in the barrel. Sweet and aromatic, with toasted oak, berries, and nutmeg nose. Elegant and spicy, mildly fruity, and pleasantly floral. Vanilla and oak notes appear with time. Elegant and spicy, mildly fruity, and pleasantly floral. Vanilla and oak notes appear with time.