Tasting Notes

WhistlePig Old World Series Marriage 12 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey combines three distinct cask finishes—63% Madeira, 30% Sauternes, and 7% Port—to create a layered, Old World–inspired profile. The nose opens with rich aromas of dried fruit, vanilla, and caramel, accented by honey, toasted oak, and a touch of floral sweetness. On the palate, it is elegant and complex, offering flavors of fig, raisin, and apricot from the wine casks, balanced by rye spice, toffee, and subtle citrus peel. The texture is smooth and rounded, with both sweetness and structure shining through. The finish is long and refined, leaving notes of dried fruit, caramel, and gentle baking spice.

Food Pairings

Starter Prosciutto with figs or spiced almonds, highlighting the whiskey’s dried fruit and nutty character.

Main Course Roasted duck or lamb with herb glaze, pairing well with the whiskey’s rich fruit and oak.

Cheese Aged blue cheese or Manchego, both complementing the balance of sweetness and spice.

Dessert Bread pudding with dried fruit or dark chocolate mousse, echoing the whiskey’s fig, cocoa, and toffee depth.