WhistlePig 18 Year Double Malt is one of the oldest ryes in WhistlePig's range, and this bottle is a single barrel selection bottled at 104.8 proof. It is a straight rye made from a mash of rye, malted rye and malted barley, aged eighteen years.
Double Malt refers to the two malted grains in the mash bill, 79% rye, 15% malted rye and 6% malted barley. The standard release is bottled at 92 proof, but single barrel selections like this one are drawn from an individual cask and bottled at higher strength, so each has its own character.
Eighteen years in oak bring depth and nuance to the rye's spice. The core profile offers crisp apple and French vanilla on the nose, with rye spice and oak on the palate and a spicy finish, and the higher proof of a single barrel concentrates those flavours.
The whiskey comes in WhistlePig's heavy, faceted decanter with its crystal-style stopper and the Double Malt 18 label. It is a prized bottle for collectors of rare American rye. Because single barrel bottlings vary from cask to cask, this exact whiskey will not be repeated, which makes it all the more worth opening on a special occasion.
Specifications
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Producer: WhistlePig
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Style: Straight Rye Whiskey, single barrel
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Expression / Batch: 18 Year Double Malt, single barrel selection
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Age: 18 years
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Proof / ABV: 104.8 proof (52.4% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Mash bill 79% rye, 15% malted rye, 6% malted barley
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Region: United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Taste it neat first, then add a few drops of water to open up the fruit and vanilla. It makes a superb Manhattan, and pairs with dark chocolate, charcuterie or a medium cigar. In its decanter, it is a handsome gift for a rye lover.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Double Malt mean?
The mash bill includes two malted grains, malted rye and malted barley, alongside rye.
How old is it?
It is aged 18 years.
What proof is this bottle?
This single barrel selection is 104.8 proof, or 52.4% ABV.
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