Whistlepig Piggy Back Bourbon Whiskey (750Ml)

Description

WhistlePig is known for rye, and PiggyBack Bourbon is its sweeter side. The brand calls it the other half of its signature grain. The mash bill is very high in corn, with just a small amount of rye. It ages for six years in Char #3 barrels and goes into the bottle at 100 proof.

Those years in heavily charred oak give you a bold but friendly bourbon. WhistlePig made it for bartenders, both at home and behind the bar. It drinks well neat, but it really comes alive in cocktails. The sweeter profile is a natural fit for citrus and sour drinks.

Start with the nose and you'll find caramel corn over a layer of oak. On the palate, maple and vanilla lead the way. Some reviewers also find spicy cinnamon up front. The texture is creamy and rounded, even at full strength. Then comes a finish you might not expect from bourbon. It is herbal, a lot like tea, with a light touch of honey.

Competition judges have noticed. PiggyBack Bourbon earned Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. It also took Double Gold at the New York World Wine & Spirits Competition. In 2023 it won Silver at the International Spirits Challenge.

Try it in a whiskey sour, a Bourbon Bramble or a Campfire Mule. A classic Old Fashioned or Manhattan is never a bad call either. For food, reach for BBQ ribs, smoked brisket or pecan pie. A square of dark chocolate after dinner works nicely too.

Pick up a bottle if you want a well-aged bourbon that is happy in a shaker. Rye fans who already love WhistlePig will enjoy meeting its softer, sweeter sibling.

Product Details

• SKU: 810080550032
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• ABV: 50%
• Origin / Country: USA (WhistlePig, Shoreham, Vermont)
• Type: Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey
• Brand: WhistlePig
• Age Statement: 6 years
• Grain / Mash Bill: High corn with a small amount of rye
• Cask Type: Char #3 barrels
• Awards: Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition; Double Gold, New York World Wine & Spirits Competition; Silver, International Spirits Challenge 2023
• Recommended Pairing: BBQ ribs, smoked brisket, pecan pie, dark chocolate
• Mixing Suggestion: Whiskey Sour, Bourbon Bramble, Campfire Mule, Old Fashioned, Manhattan
• Taste Profile: Maple, vanilla, spicy cinnamon, creamy mouthfeel
• Aroma & Bouquet: Caramel corn, oak
• Smooth & Finish: Herbal tea with a hint of honey