WhistlePig Boss Hog XIII 'The Golden Pharaoh' Straight Rye Whiskey 750mL

WhistlePig Boss Hog XIII 'The Golden Pharaoh' Straight Rye Whiskey

Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey | Barrel Strength | 102.6–105.6 Proof / 51.3–52.8% ABV | 750mL | Egyptian Black Honey & Tiger Nut Seasoned Barrel Finish

Process & Profile

The Golden Pharaoh explores rye whiskey through an unusual barrel finish inspired by Egyptian food traditions. After maturation in new American oak, the whiskey enters barrels seasoned with Egyptian black honey and tiger nuts. That second stage distinguishes the thirteenth release in WhistlePig's Boss Hog series, which pairs individual-barrel selection with experimental finishing.

The idea began with a tiger nut cake recipe recorded in an ancient Egyptian tomb. WhistlePig's team recreated it at its Vermont farm, then developed the barrel-seasoning treatment around its ingredients. Egyptian black honey is a name for sugarcane molasses; tiger nuts are edible tubers. Here, those ingredients are used to season the finishing barrels.

WhistlePig grew from a farm in Shoreham, Vermont, with aged rye and barrel experimentation central to its identity. The Boss Hog gives that approach an annual limited release, bottled at the strength of each selected barrel. For The Golden Pharaoh, a sculpted King Tut-inspired pewter stopper and presentation box carry the Egyptian theme into the packaging.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Brown sugar, cinnamon and toasted almond suggest warm pastry.

Palate: Dark molasses sweetness moves toward lighter honey notes, with baking spice and black pepper keeping the rye character present.

Finish: Toasted almond reappears alongside an oatmeal note, leaving a warm close.

What Makes It Special

• Individual-barrel selection: Each bottle comes from a single barrel.
• Barrel-strength bottling: The proof reflects the selected barrel.
• A distinctive finishing treatment: Molasses and tiger nuts season the finishing barrels.
• Edition-specific presentation: A pewter pharaoh stopper accompanies the gift box.

How to Enjoy

Try a small neat pour in a tulip-shaped glass, then add water a few drops at a time to explore how the aroma and texture change. One large ice cube is another way to soften the strength gradually.

For a simple pairing, consider dark chocolate or a small piece of lightly spiced cake alongside the whiskey.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does XIII mean the whiskey is 13 years old?
   XIII identifies the thirteenth Boss Hog edition. It is not an age statement.
2. Why does the proof vary?
   This is a single-barrel, barrel-strength release. The announced range is 102.6–105.6 proof, or 51.3–52.8% ABV; each bottle carries its barrel's strength.
3. What is Egyptian black honey?
   It is sugarcane molasses, used with tiger nuts to season this whiskey's finishing barrels.
4. Does it come with a presentation box?
   Yes. The 750mL bottle is presented with its Golden Pharaoh gift box and pewter stopper.
5. Where can I buy WhistlePig Boss Hog XIII The Golden Pharaoh?
   You can purchase WhistlePig Boss Hog XIII The Golden Pharaoh from The Barrel Tap.