I have been looking forward to getting my hands on WhistlePig Maple Old Fashioned Kit. , it promises genuine character.
Nose
Color me surprised at the similarity in tone between the branded maple syrup and the Piggyback Rye. It shouldnt be at all surprising that big, sweet maple aromas are the headliner here. Once again, the maple syrup stands out and it works well. I have a healthy skepticism around added flavors or what I suspect may be gimmicky ingredients, but the syrup is very good and combines the youthful green aromatics of sap and syrup with the older, woodier flavors imparted by the barrel. The flavor isnt all flapjacks at the campground though; there is just a hint of rye spice lingering around the edges. Final Thoughts: As much as I enjoyed WhistlePigs recommended cocktail recipe, knowing that the syrup and bitters work well as ingredients is a fantastic excuse to experiment with both proportions and other recipes. Ill certainly be experimenting a bit myself with turning up the bitters just a little to see what effect a more pronounced herbal presence in the flavor might have as well as trying out the bitters in a handful of other sours, juleps, or highballs. The syrup is delicious as well. As part of my scrupulous review of these ingredients, Ive conducted additional research proving that the syrup and rye can also contribute to the production of phenomenal baked beans.
Palate
As much as I enjoyed WhistlePigs recommended cocktail recipe, knowing that the syrup and bitters work well as ingredients is a fantastic excuse to experiment with both proportions and other recipes. Ill certainly be experimenting a bit myself with turning up the bitters just a little to see what effect a more pronounced herbal presence in the flavor might have as well as trying out the bitters in a handful of other sours, juleps, or highballs. The syrup is delicious as well. As part of my scrupulous review of these ingredients, Ive conducted additional research proving that the syrup and rye can also contribute to the production of phenomenal baked beans.
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.
The Bottom Line
WhistlePig Maple Old Fashioned Kit delivers the goods. It is well-made, genuinely enjoyable, and represents solid value for what you are getting. I would happily buy this again.
