WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt

Description

WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt Straight Rye Whiskey

Age: 18 Years | Proof: 92 (46% ABV) | Mash Bill: 79% Rye, 15% Malted Rye, 6% Malted Barley

The Backstory

Long before modern industrial distilling, early American farm-distillers relied on a traditional secret: malting a small portion of their grain harvest to naturally kickstart fermentation. As a tribute to these pioneering farmers, WhistlePig’s oldest age-statement expression revives this heritage technique. By combining raw rye with two distinct malted grains, WhistlePig has crafted “Double Malt”—a majestic, highly complex rye that represents nearly two decades of patient wood maturation.

The Innovation: Three Grains, Four Profiles

Most ryes are bold, spicy, and singular. By contrast, the 18-Year Double Malt achieves a stunning flavor spectrum by utilizing three distinct grain treatments:

• 79% Unmalted Rye: Delivers the robust, peppery spice and structural backbone expected of world-class rye.

• 15% Malted Rye: Introduces unexpectedly soft, earthy, and floral complexities.

• 6% Malted Barley: Adds a rich, creamy, and toasted sweetness that rounds out the entire experience.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Intricate and highly aromatic. Beautiful layers of chamomile tea, candied orange peel, fresh grape jam, and warm nutmeg are grounded by balanced, seasoned oak.

• Palate: Elegant and velvety. Immediate flavors of sweet vanilla, toasted coconut, and dark honey yield to a warming wave of classic baking spices, clove, and bright citrus zest.

• Finish: Spectacularly long and clean, featuring drying oak tannins, lingering orange marmalade, and a final hint of sweet cream.

Why It’s Special

To match the liquid’s elite status, every bottle is treated as a piece of art. Rather than a standard cork, each annual edition comes crowned with a custom, individually hand-blown glass stopper created by Vermont glass artisans. It is a legendary bottle designed for life’s most memorable toasts, representing the absolute pinnacle of rye whiskey complexity.