Tasting Notes

WhistlePig 10 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey is the distillery’s flagship release, made from 100% rye and bottled at 100 proof. The nose opens with bold aromas of vanilla, caramel, and honey layered with pepper, clove, and citrus zest. On the palate, it is full-bodied and spicy, delivering flavors of toffee, cinnamon, and nutmeg balanced by orange peel, dark fruit, and oak. The rye grain drives a sharp, zesty character, while the decade of aging brings depth and smoothness. The finish is long, warming, and assertive, leaving lingering notes of spice, oak, and sweet caramel.

Food Pairings

Starter Smoked almonds or peppered salami, matching the rye’s spicy backbone.

Main Course Grilled ribeye or barbecue brisket, where the whiskey’s caramel and spice elevate smoky, savory flavors.

Cheese Aged cheddar or Parmigiano-Reggiano, providing sharpness to cut through the rye’s intensity.

Dessert Pecan pie or gingerbread, echoing the whiskey’s caramel, spice, and nutty depth.