First Impressions
Bottled at a confident 100 proof, WhistlePig 10 set a new bar for straight rye when it launched in 2010.
Distillery & Heritage
Founded in 2007 by Raj Bhakta on a 500-acre farm, WhistlePig was the first major brand to champion 100% rye at premium age statements. The late master distiller Dave Pickerell, formerly of Maker's Mark, masterminded the blending.
Tasting Notes in Detail
The nose opens with classic rye signatures — orange oil, baking spice, a whisper of dill — over a base of caramel and oak. The palate is muscular: pepper and allspice up front, butterscotch and vanilla in the mid.
Verdict
Still the benchmark sub-£100 straight rye.
