WhistlePig 6 Year Old Piggyback Rye 750ml

This whiskey was one of the final creations of the late, legendary Master Distiller Dave Pickerell. It was specifically designed to be the ultimate rye for bartenders - robust enough to stand up in cocktails but affordable enough to pour freely. Made with a 100% rye mash bill and aged for six years, it is bottled at exactly 96.56 proof (a nod to the year Pickerell was born, 1956). It offers a grittier, punchier profile than the standard WhistlePig 10 Year, stripping away some of the elegance in favour of raw, spicy power.

Tasting Notes: The nose is intense and fresh, dominated by cinnamon, white pepper, and grapefruit zest, with a distinct undertone of wet earth and leather. On the palate, that 100% rye mash bill explodes with spicy heat. You get sharp notes of clove, ginger, and nutmeg, balanced by a fleeting sweetness of vanilla and citrus peel. The finish is crisp and dry, lingering with baking spices and a touch of dark chocolate.