WhistlePig 10 Year Old K&L Exclusive "Sippin' to Lippin'" Cask Strength Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey (750ml) (ships as 1.5L)

Since the great American rye whiskey shortage began back in 2008 much of the market has gravitated over to "North American" rye whiskey, i.e. Canadian-distilled rye from above the border. Since that transition no brand has become more beloved than perhaps Whistle Pig, the Vermont-based company that sources ten year old stocks of Alberta rye whiskey and blends them into a lovely expression both rich and robust. Earlier this year the company announced a single barrel program allowing select retailers to choose single barrel, cask strength versions of the Whistle Pig to be bottled exclusively for top accounts. You can bet we were jumping up and down at the news. Our new cask, named "Sippin' to Lippin'" by the distillery, is the most reminiscent of a classic Kentucky rye style with a heavy dose of new oak adding richness and vanilla to the essential rye flavor. There's an explosive punch of white pepper combined with fresh German rye bread and a bit of dill on the finish, all wrapped up in oak spice and toasted vanilla. We're pretty sure you'll be "sippin'" this dynamic rye whiskey with great frequency. Few rye whiskies in today's market offer this much power and complexity, let alone this much age.