Tasting Notes

WhistlePig Straight Rye Whiskey 15 Year is one of the distillery’s most acclaimed expressions, showcasing Vermont estate oak maturation and long aging. The nose opens with deep aromas of toffee, caramel, and vanilla, layered with rich oak, dried fruit, and baking spice. On the palate, it is bold and full-bodied, delivering flavors of dark chocolate, roasted nuts, cinnamon, clove, and allspice balanced by subtle notes of maple syrup and citrus peel. The extended aging in Vermont oak imparts a unique tannic structure with hints of leather and tobacco, giving the whiskey remarkable depth. The finish is exceptionally long, warming, and complex, leaving lingering notes of spice, oak, and caramel sweetness.

Food Pairings

Starter Smoked salmon or spiced charcuterie, complementing the whiskey’s rich spice and oak.

Main Course Dry-aged ribeye or braised lamb shank, where the intensity of the meat pairs with the rye’s deep, spicy backbone.

Cheese Aged blue cheese or sharp cheddar, offering bold contrasts to the whiskey’s sweetness and oak.

Dessert Dark chocolate mousse or maple pecan tart, echoing the rye’s caramel, cocoa, and spice.