We turn our attention to WhistlePig FarmStock Beyond Bonded Straight Bourbon 2023 bottled at 50% ABV), mash bill: 51% corn and 49% rye, 750ml b. At $181.00. The nose offers plentiful fleshy fruit aromas followed closely by notes of cinnamon, honey,, it enters a competitive field.
Nose
The nose offers plentiful fleshy fruit aromas followed closely by notes of cinnamon, honey, toffee, and toasted oak.
Palate
On the palate are flavor notes of brown sugar, spice, crisp citrus, black pepper, butterscotch, tobacco, and leather, with a hint of sweet corn nuts. Lush and savory with a creamy texture and a long finish offering a good balance of flavor with lots of complexity. Overall, this is a delicious sipper with a decadent rustic quality and a satisfying long finish.
Finish
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Verdict
WhistlePig FarmStock Beyond Bonded Straight Bourbon 2023 is an exceptional expression that stands among the finest in its category. It rewards patience and attention in equal measure, and we recommend it without reservation — though at $181.00. The nose offers plentiful fleshy fruit aromas followed closely by notes of cinnamon, honey,, one expects nothing less.
