{"product_id":"whistlepig-the-boss-hog-viii-lapulapus-pacific-straight-rye-whiskey-750ml","title":"WhistlePig The Boss Hog VIII LapuLapu's Pacific Straight Rye Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhistlePig The Boss Hog VIII: LapuLapu's Pacific is the eighth edition of WhistlePig's most celebrated annual release, an ultra-aged straight rye finished in barrels that once held Philippine rum. Released in 2021 as the closing chapter of a two-year journey around the world, it is a single-barrel, cask-strength rye and one of the most sought-after American whiskeys of its year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Boss Hog VIII starts with straight rye whiskey aged for nearly 18 years in new American oak. WhistlePig then gave it a double finish in high-toast barrels that had previously held small-batch, single-island aged Philippine rum. Those rum barrels were themselves coopered from American oak and first held bourbon, so the rye picks up layers of tropical sweetness and spice on top of its own deep oak and rye character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe release completes the around-the-world journey begun by its predecessor, The Boss Hog VII. Every bottle of The Boss Hog is drawn from a single barrel and bottled at its natural proof, so strength varies from barrel to barrel; this bottle is 103.5 proof. Each comes in a black presentation box with a display base and a sculpted stopper, and the series is known for the detail of its packaging as much as for the whiskey inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lush vanilla giving way to underripe banana, fresh lemon and molasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh-ground cinnamon with citrus zest, butterscotch and light toffee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tanned leather, light brown sugar, nutmeg and allspice, with a long black pepper rye spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e WhistlePig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight Rye Whiskey, single barrel, cask strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Boss Hog VIII: LapuLapu's Pacific (2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nearly 18 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 103.5 proof (51.75% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e New American oak, double finished in high-toast barrels that held Philippine rum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\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\u003eAt cask strength, taste a small measure neat first, then add a few drops of water to open up the tropical fruit and soften the spice. A single large ice cube also works. It pairs well with banana bread, dark chocolate or a full-bodied cigar, and its presentation box makes it a superb gift for any collector of rare American rye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is The Boss Hog VIII finished?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is double finished in high-toast barrels that previously held small-batch, single-island Philippine rum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is The Boss Hog VIII?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rye was aged for nearly 18 years in new American oak before its rum-barrel finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is this bottle of The Boss Hog VIII?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach bottle is single barrel; this one is 103.5 proof, or 51.75% ABV.\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":67963924545845,"sku":"VWS200433079","price":2191.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-1693.webp?v=1793051808","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/whistlepig-the-boss-hog-viii-lapulapus-pacific-straight-rye-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}