Unveiled in mid-2015, the WhistlePig Old World is an exciting 12 year old straight rye whiskey which has been finished in a selection of wine casks - 63% Madeira, 30% Sauternes and 7% Port. It's inspired by the techniques of the 'old world', with a particular reverence for Scotch whisky...
Sponge cake topped with buttercream icing, chocolate chip cookies, a whiff of savoury oak.
Red berry sweetness jumps out right away - raspberry, raisin and cherry notes. Drying cinnamon and nutmeg, joined by a hint of anise.
Honeyed cereal, white wine, mint leaf, dark chocolate.
Absolutely outstanding whiskey. I work my way through a lot of different whiskies but so far, I think it may be rather bold to say; but this could well be the best I have ever tried. It has so much going for itself, you enter a world of flavours one after the other. Incredibly smooth, lovely fruity smell followed by rather nutty after-tones. I only tried a glass of this but I wanted to make it last hours. I will for sure buy a whole bottle for the future because it is truly a remarkable beverage.
Outstanding Whiskey for its price, personally I think it is the best in their range and they are all excellent. Extremely well balanced whiskey and very interesting given the three different cask finishes, one of the best I have ever tried from across the pond.
Had a pour at my local pub. Love it! Earthy, nutty, smooth. But not boring.
A delicious smooth whiskey with fruity notes both bold and flavorful.
