Whistlepig Piggyback 6 Rye Whiskey

"One World Many Malts" Whistlepig Piggyback is on my Top Shelf. In today's blog, I intend to cover the following

-Tasting notes

-SJ's Rating & review

-SJ's pro tip

-Occasions best suited

For the history behind this whisky and distillery info check out my previous blog Whistlepig 10

Piggyback is 100% rye whisky aged for 6 years in American Oak barrels. There is something very unique about Canadian Rye whisky and this one stands out from the crowd with its high quality. 

Vital Stats-Whistlepig Piggyback 6 Rye Whiskey

Price - $49.99 for 750ml( $5.99 for the pictured 50ml sampler )

Age- 6 years

ABV- 48.28%

Country of Origin-Canada

Bottled by- Whistlepig Whisky Co, Bardstown, KY,40004

Awards won- Double gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Tasting info-

Serving glass- Glencairn glass

Serving style- Neat

Appearance- Dark Amber

Aroma-Vanilla, oak, cinnamon, citrus, honey

Flavor-Rye, vanilla, oak

Body-Full

Finish-Smooth, rye pungent, sour, warm

SJ's Rating-Top Shelf

This is the best rye whisky I have ever tasted. Robust ABV, high quality, amazing aroma, and flavor. It's got it all to be on the top spot. 

Occasions- Connesour tasting

Food Pairing-Jhol momo

SJ's Pro try- Go for Whistlepig 10 as well

I enjoyed this unique rye whisky from Canada and encourage that you to toast one(or two 😉) with family and friends. Cheers! Enjoy Responsibly!

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