WhistlePig PiggyBack 6 Year Bourbon

Description

WhistlePig PiggyBack 6 Year Bourbon Whiskey

Age: 6 Years | Proof: 100 (50% ABV) | Barrel: Char No. 3 Virgin American Oak | Profile: High-Rye Bourbon

The Bold Side of Bourbon

WhistlePig may have made its name as the king of rye, but they brought that same rebellious spirit to the world of sweet corn-based spirits with PiggyBack 6 Year Bourbon. Developed specifically with craft bartenders and home mixologists in mind, this expression flips the script on sweeter, softer bourbons by keeping a heavy dose of rye in the mash bill.

Six Years of Sweet and Spicy Harmony

Aged for a minimum of six years in deeply charred (Char No. 3) virgin American oak barrels, this bourbon gains massive oak sweetness, rich color, and complex wood sugars. By bottling it at a robust 100 proof, WhistlePig ensures the whiskey has the backbone needed to anchor classic stirred and shaken cocktails. It strikes a flawless, bittersweet balance where corn sweetness and rye grain heat shake hands.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Warm and invitingly sweet. Rich aromas of caramel corn, toasted vanilla bean, and maple syrup are balanced by a sharp hint of orange peel and cracked black pepper.

• Palate: Full-bodied and exceptionally creamy. Initial sweet waves of honey, dark brown sugar, and toasted oak are met mid-palate by a rising tide of baking spices, ginger, and signature rye warmth.

• Finish: Crisp, clean, and long. The sweet caramel undertones slowly drift away, leaving a lingering, warming glow of baking spices, cinnamon, and charred oak.

Cocktail Utility Redefined

While smooth enough to sip neat or splash over a large rock of ice, WhistlePig PiggyBack Bourbon shines brightest in classic cocktails. Its robust 100-proof profile and high-rye kick make it the ideal champion for a rich Old Fashioned, a spicy Boulevardier, or a citrus-forward Whiskey Sour.