Whistlepig Rye Whiskey 5th Edition Double Malt Finished In PX Sherry Cask 18 Year

This is an 18-year-old American rye built on an unusual grain recipe of 79% rye, 15% malted rye and 6% malted barley, finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks and bottled at 92 proof. The malted rye is the quiet star here. It adds soft floral notes that round out the classic rye spice, while the PX finish layers in dried fruit, rich sweetness and a touch of dark chocolate. On the nose, expect toasted oak, ripe berries and a sprinkle of nutmeg. The finish runs long, clean and spicy, with sherry sweetness lingering at the end. This bottle suits the rye drinker who already knows the bold, peppery side of the style and wants to see what long aging and a sweet sherry finish can do to it. It rewards slow, neat sipping more than mixing, and it makes a thoughtful bottle for collectors of aged American rye. We carry it because it shows rye can be elegant without losing its backbone, and because its balance of spice and sherry is genuinely distinctive.