WhistlePig PiggyBack Bourbon at 6 years of age bottled at 50% ABV), aged 6 years, high corn mash bill, 750ml — a $49.99. Has a mild yet spicy nose with notes of vanilla, caramel, and oak expression that merits close attention.
Nose
Has a mild yet spicy nose with notes of vanilla, caramel, and oak. Toasted walnut and sweet sultana also come through, rounded out by a hint of leather. This whiskey provides a nice long finish full of exceptionally balanced flavors and aromas. The texture is smooth and delicately rich with a slightly creamy mouthful. The broad flavor profile holds up abundantly well on ice. Overall, its a great bourbon whiskey to spend a little time with.
Palate
The spicy cinnamon notes up front give way to a bevy of flavors including maple, vanilla, honey crisp apples, and burnt orange. Oak smokiness segues to notes of leather and a subtle hint of green tea on the back end. 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 PiggyBack Bourbon 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 $49.99. Has a mild yet spicy nose with notes of vanilla, caramel, and oak, one expects nothing less.
