WhistlePig Barrel Aged Gift Set

WhistlePig Barrel Aged Gift Set

Rye Whiskey & Maple Syrup Gift Set | 3 × 375mL | 10 Year Rye: 50% ABV (100 Proof) | 12 Year Rye: 43% ABV (86 Proof)

Process & Profile

The WhistlePig Barrel Aged Gift Set pairs two aged rye whiskeys with barrel-aged Vermont maple syrup, offering a tasting experience that also extends into cocktail making. The set includes:

• (1) WhistlePig Small Batch Rye Aged 10 Years 375mL

• (1) WhistlePig Old World Rye Aged 12 Years 375mL

• (1) WhistlePig Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup 375mL

The 10 Year Small Batch Rye delivers a bold, spice-led profile at 100 proof, with caramel, vanilla and mint supported by oak. The 12 Year Old World Rye takes a different approach: following maturation in new American oak, portions receive separate finishes in Madeira, Sauternes and Port wine casks before blending. These finishes bring layers of fruit, honey and chocolate to the rye’s underlying spice.

The maple syrup completes the collection with another application of barrel aging. Pure organic Vermont maple syrup rests in freshly emptied WhistlePig whiskey barrels, picking up barrel character while retaining its maple sweetness. Together, the three bottles make a practical whiskey gift for someone who enjoys comparing aged rye expressions and experimenting with a Maple Old Fashioned.

Tasting Notes

• WhistlePig Small Batch Rye Aged 10 Years: Baking spices, citrus peel and caramel aromas lead into vanilla sweetness, mint and rye spice, with lingering butterscotch.

• WhistlePig Old World Rye Aged 12 Years: Aromas suggest vanilla, caramel and seasonal fruit. Apricot, plum, raisin and honey accompany rye spice, followed by chocolate and fruit on the finish.

• WhistlePig Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup: Rich maple sweetness with character drawn from previously used rye whiskey barrels.

What Makes It Special

• Includes two age-stated rye whiskeys and a complementary barrel-aged maple syrup.

• Three 375mL bottles provide a manageable format for tasting and gifting.

• The 10 Year Rye offers bold spice at 100 proof.

• The 12 Year Rye combines Madeira, Sauternes and Port cask finishes.

• Organic Vermont maple syrup is aged in freshly emptied WhistlePig whiskey barrels.

• Supports both a side-by-side rye tasting and cocktail preparation.

How to Enjoy

Taste the two whiskeys neat in separate glasses, starting with small pours to compare their aromas and flavors. Try the 10 Year first, then explore how the 12 Year’s wine cask finishes introduce a different balance of fruit and spice. Add a few drops of water or a large ice cube according to preference.

For a Maple Old Fashioned, stir 2 ounces of the 10 Year Rye with approximately ¼ ounce of the included maple syrup and a few dashes of bitters over ice. Finish with an orange peel, adjusting the syrup to taste. The syrup also works well drizzled over pancakes, waffles or vanilla ice cream.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What comes in the WhistlePig Barrel Aged Gift Set?
   The set contains WhistlePig Small Batch Rye Aged 10 Years, WhistlePig Old World Rye Aged 12 Years and WhistlePig Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup, each in a 375mL bottle.

2. How do the two whiskeys in the WhistlePig Barrel Aged Gift Set differ?
   The 10 Year Rye emphasizes bold rye spice, caramel and vanilla. The 12 Year Old World Rye adds fruit, honey and chocolate character through Madeira, Sauternes and Port cask finishes.

3. What are the whiskey proofs in the WhistlePig Barrel Aged Gift Set?
   The 10 Year Rye is bottled at 100 proof, or 50% ABV. The 12 Year Old World Rye is bottled at 86 proof, or 43% ABV.

4. How can I use the maple syrup in the WhistlePig Barrel Aged Gift Set?
   Use it to sweeten a Maple Old Fashioned or other whiskey cocktails, or drizzle it over pancakes, waffles and desserts.

5. Where can I buy the WhistlePig Barrel Aged Gift Set?
   You can buy the WhistlePig Barrel Aged Gift Set directly from The Barrel Tap.