Bourbon/Rye #39: Whistle Pig 10 Year Old "K&L Swine Merchants" 119.8 Proof Barrel #2449 (MGP)

MGP - 13 Year - Rye- 95R5C - Sample - $90  - 59.9%


This is a K&L store pick that I got as part of a bottle split.  It is the MGP sourced is older than its age statement according to K&L and actually clocks in at 13 years.  MGP rye seems to start out as heavy dill young and evolve into vanilla as it ages.  

Color - Caramel

Nose - Vanilla, rye spice, dill, citrus

Taste - Rye spice, dill, vanilla 

Mouthfeel - Medium

Finish - Dill, vanilla, rye spice

Finish Length - Long

Overall - 5/7 - This is in line with expectations.  This one is spicier than the last single barrel I had and a little less in vanilla.  I don't feel the flavors or the profile are that different with these MGP sourced WP store picks.  I got two more from K&L so we will see.  

Rating system is price influenced as it is based on my shopping decisions when buying a bottle.

7 Best in Show

6 Worthy of consistent spot in my collection

5 Worth picking up a bottle at MSRP

4 I might order at a bar

3 I would drink it happily if offered

2 Whiskey on the rocks

1 Flawed/astringent - I won't be drinking it again