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WhistlePig 18 Year Rye PX Finish
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Distiller:
Undisclosed
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Bottler:
WhistlePig
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ABV:
46%
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Age:
18 Years
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Price:
$$$$$
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Intro:
Distilled in Canada and bottled by WhistlePig in Vermont, USA, this is the fourth edition of WhistlePig's 18-year double-malted rye. This release is finished in PX sherry casks and bottled at 46% ABV. Let's dive in!
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Nose:
Bright, floral, fruity and spicy. Berries and rye spice are clear, and powerful orange peel and clove reign supreme.
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Taste:
The sherry on the nose is mild at best, but the palate unlocks the power of the sweet wine finish. Brown sugar, toffee, clove, pepper and a fat stack of oak tag along to keep things interesting.
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Finish:
Long finish, jammy and oak forward, plenty of pepper, clove and a touch of orange peel. Quite complex, the high malt content of the rye takes on the wine well here, with a jammy finish.
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Overall:
This is quite nice. The PX finish is neither scarce nor heavy-handed and works expertly with the already low-ish-proof rye. Tannin doesn't run out of control despite the lower proof and high age statement. United, old rye and a kiss of sherry work wonders from nose to finish.
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Score:
7
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Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.
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