{"product_id":"whistlepig-the-beholden-21-year-old-single-malt-whiskey-750ml","title":"WhistlePig The Béhôlden 21 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhistlePig The Béhôlden is the Vermont rye specialist's first-ever single malt, a 21 year old whiskey distilled from 100% malted barley and finished in WhistlePig's own rye casks. It is bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof) at WhistlePig Farm in Shoreham, Vermont.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhistlePig built its name on ultra-aged rye, and The Béhôlden applies the same approach to malt. The spirit was distilled at the first single malt distillery in Canada and matured for 21 years in American oak ex-bourbon barrels. WhistlePig then brought it to the farm and finished it for four weeks in WhistlePig rye casks, adding a layer of spice and maple sweetness to the long-aged malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is a silky, balanced whiskey, with golden raisin, graham cracker, black cherry and malty sweetness, rising into spice. The initial release was drawn from just 18 barrels, and WhistlePig has said more releases with even greater age statements will follow, making this first edition an important bottle for collectors of the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tall, elegant bottle carries a cream label with WhistlePig's pig crest, the name The Béhôlden and a bold red 21, with the WP monogram embossed in gold at its base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky and balanced, with golden raisin, graham cracker, black cherry and malty sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rising spice with maple and dried fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e WhistlePig, Shoreham, Vermont\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt Whiskey, 100% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Béhôlden, first release (18 barrels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 proof (46% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e American oak ex-bourbon barrels, finished four weeks in WhistlePig rye casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distilled in Canada; finished and bottled in Vermont\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour it neat into a nosing glass and give it a few minutes; the dried fruit and malt open up with air, and a drop of water lifts the spice. It pairs well with shortbread, dark chocolate or a mild cigar. As WhistlePig's first single malt, it is a natural gift for a collector of the brand or any malt lover curious about North American single malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs The Béhôlden a rye whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo; it is WhistlePig's first single malt, made from 100% malted barley and finished in WhistlePig rye casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is WhistlePig The Béhôlden?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is aged 21 years in American oak ex-bourbon barrels before its rye cask finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 46% ABV, or 92 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-whiskey\"\u003eAmerican Whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WhistlePig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67991606395189,"sku":"VWS200426379","price":945.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-790.webp?v=1793288130","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/whistlepig-the-beholden-21-year-old-single-malt-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}