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WhistlePig SummerStock Whiskey Pit Viper Limited Edition
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Distiller:
Various
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Bottler:
WhistlePig
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ABV:
43%%
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Age:
NAS
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Price:
$$$$$
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Intro:
This is a limited Summer release from WhistlePig in partnership with sunglasses brand Pit Viper. A blend of wheat and rye whiskeys, this release is finished in toasted barrels and bottled at 86 proof.
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Nose:
Bready and full of caramel, honey, sweet marshmallow and graham cracker, a kiss of oak and some ginger snap cookies and Belgian waffle.
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Taste:
Medium mouthfeel, more oak forward than the nose. A bit of buttercream, caramel candies and some maple sugar. Touch of berry and marshmallow sweetness. It's sort of like a brown sugar Pop-Tart on the palate, with a prickle of heat despite the lower proof.
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Finish:
The finish is easily the best part, blending together toast, sweetness and spice. Graham cracker, pepper, a touch of candied ginger, caramel candies, buttercream and light, sweet oak.
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Overall:
Overall, this is an unusual whiskey but about the best of WhistlePig's various "stock" releases. It's well ahead of Farmstock releases past and present, and if you enjoy a toasted element, this release matches ridiculous fun with easily enjoyable whiskey.
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Score:
6
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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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