The Basics: 

WhistlePig Distillery (sourced from Alberta Distillers Limited)

Picked by Lazy Day Liquors

111.5 Proof

10 Year Age Statement

$80 MSRP

Nose:

Mint, creamy caramel, clove, candied walnuts, and strawberries with cream. 

Palate: 

Mixed berry tart, mint ice cream, pecan pralines, and cinnamon. 

Finish:

Long finish with chai tea and mint. 

Final Thoughts:

WhistlePig Distillery based in Vermont sources their aged rye whiskey directly from Alberta Distillers Limited in Canada (producers of Alberta Premium Rye Whiskey). This 10 year expression is a single barrel pick from Lazy Day Liquors in South Carolina, bottled at cask strength 111.5 proof. The nose opens with a punch of mint as you would expect from a Canadian rye, immediately followed by warm, sweet aromas of caramel and candied walnuts. The palate is consistent with the nose by carrying similar mint and sweet caramel flavors, along with a tart berry note. The whiskey lingers on the palate with a spicy chai tea punch coming from a nice pop of cinnamon. Overall, this is a great single barrel pick from Lazy Day Liquors. The whiskey is strong without overwhelming your palate, full of flavors, and carries both sweet and spicy cinnamon notes throughout. Rye whiskey fans will not be disappointed with this one!