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WhistlePig
43%
12 Years
Released ahead of Thanksgiving 2023, this whiskey is an ode to Canadian-American rock ‘n’ roll outfit The Band and its iconic concert, The Last Waltz. The blend was selected by The Band's guitarist, songwriter and singer, Robbie Robertson, not long before his death in August. Bottled at 86 proof, WhistlePig 12 Rye Whiskey – Robbie’s Blend is Canadian rye finished in three wine barrels: 76% Madeira, 19% Port and 5% Sauternes. The Last Waltz was a concert The Band played on Thanksgiving Day in 1976 in San Francisco that featured myriad impressive guest performers, including Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, Dr. John, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Ringo Starr and Neil Young. Martin Scorcese even filmed a documentary about the concert. The show was converted into an album, and the WhistlePig 12 Rye Whiskey – Robbie’s Blend bottles are dipped in wax that includes melted vinyl from that album.
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Sweet on the nose with ruby port, honey, red berries, cranberry and blackberry. Jammy and delightful.
Sweet crème brûlée on the palate, buttery and full of pepper, tobacco, toffee and some brown butter. Dash of ginger, pastry.
Long, sweet finish that's bready, pastry-heavy and loaded with crème brûlée, honey and toffee.
Fun and invigorating, this pour's only weakness is also a strength: an ABV lower than it should be makes this a sessionable yet simple whiskey. That said, there's beauty in simplicity, making for a very good rye. But, with an elevated proof, it could climb far higher.
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