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Review: WhistlePig Maple Old Fashioned Kit
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Review: WhistlePig Maple Old Fashioned Kit

8 /10
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Type: American

Review is a American whisky. Our expert rating is 8/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

It shouldn’t be at all surprising that big, sweet maple aromas are the headliner here.

Palate

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 isn’t 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 WhistlePig’s 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. I’ll 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

Finish

Comments: Latest On The Whiskey Wash Color me surprised at the similarity in tone between the branded maple syrup and the Piggyback Rye. It shouldn’t be at all surprising that big, sweet maple aromas are the headliner here

Expert Review

8/10

WhistlePig Maple Old Fashioned Kit delivers real quality and genuine character. A whiskey that rewards attention and justifies its place on the shelf.

Ash Carrington
Ash Carrington Reviews Editor
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