"Here's to the PiggyBack ride you all deserve!" -Dave Pickerell
In summer 2018, Dave Pickerell returned to WhistlePig's warehouses to realize his dream of creating the best aged rye whiskey for your cocktail 100% rye for full spice flavors, aged six years for unprecedented complexity, and bottled at his ideal strength. Stir or shake in good company.
Nose - Fresh cinnamon, black peppercorn, a hint of tangerine and grapefruit zest
Palate - Powerfully spicy, with cocoa, cardamom and cured leather flavors
Finish - Wonderfully lengthy, with baking spices, vanilla and hints of citrus
This is the Original PiggyBack, bottled at 48.28% ABV / 96.56 Proof.