WhistlePig 18 Year Double Malt Rye

750ml

Tasting notes

Appearance: In the glass, this is moderate golden amber with a yellow-green undertone.

Nose: There’s a subtly to the opening aromatics. It first shows hints of nail polish and shoe polish, suggestive of a faint yet controlled oxidation. These more chemical notes recede with air and develop into notes of toasted walnuts, baseball glove, and lightly toasted rye bread. There’s a floral quality reminiscent of fresh lychee and dandelions. I can detect notes of caramel popcorn, tangerine peels, and cherry pits. There are layers of aromatics that develop over time, which is quite impressive.

Palate: The whiskey is silky and delicate on the palate, seeming to evaporate on the tongue. There’s a gentle astringent character to palate, which gives it a suggestion of texture. In the mouth, the aromas are sweet and floral, with a spiciness that builds on the palate into waves of star anise, cinnamon, and white pepper. The finish, though not long lasting, shows notes of roasted corn, red cherries, vanilla marshmallows, and candy corn. Water opens up the aromatics into rose petals and freshly baked pumpernickel.