WhistlePig has at all times leaned in direction of a little bit of irreverence of their exploration of whiskey expressions. Their 100% rye whiskeys have been nicely regarded in addition to their particular releases (regardless of their price ticket). For this newest launch, the corporate collaborated with Traeger grills, creator of the wooden pellet grill, to create a BBQ themed whiskey. The whiskey is aged in Traeger grill smoked barrels, additional describes:
WhistlePig SmokeStock Whiskey is aged in American Oak No. 3 char barrels after which smoked gradual and low with Traeger’s all-natural Apple BBQ wooden. The restricted version whiskey is additional smoked through the proofing course of to impart campfire smoke and refined savory notes alongside WhistlePig’s signature daring and spice-forward type.
Let’s pour one out.
The nostril is unusually muted, and it took some time for the leather-based polish and smoked wooden chip notes to come back by way of. There may be barely any sweetness initially, though hints of fermented bitter apple cider add some coloration to the leather-based. Ultimately, a smoky barbecue sauce aroma emerges. I used to be so intrigued by this savory nostril that it gave me pause to take a sip. What might probably be in retailer for the palate? It seems: The entire ambient scents of hovering over a smoky barbecue within the nice outside. This actually tastes like you’re poking and prodding and waving smoke away out of your eyes over a wood-fired grill. Uncanny notes of sour-sweet tomato paste, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper able to be utilized to grilled meats are current alongside the indelible cloud of firsthand smoke. (Whereas sipping, I even felt as if the smoke had gotten into my garments.)
That is severely a smoky barbeque in a glass, punched with acquainted whiskey notes of oak and toasted grains, and unexpectedly mellow on the palate. What an expertise — for higher or worse. The motto for this launch is “born to be sipped low & gradual,” and I’d say they nailed that. At 83 proof, that is designed as a repeat all day (or all evening) sipper, maybe whiling away the hours ready for that good smoked reduce of meat to emerge for a loyal viewers round a campfire. It’s a novelty whiskey that will really feel outsized for every other event, nevertheless it’s uniqueness is purpose sufficient to provide it a attempt not less than as soon as, when you get the prospect.
83 proof.
B / $73 / whistlepigwhiskey.com
WhistlePig SmokeStock Whiskey
$73
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