WhistlePig Gets Confectionary With New 12 Year Old Single Barrel Rye Finished In Maple Crème Brûlée Cask
WhistlePig has unveiled the 12 Year Old Single Barrel Rye Maple Crème Brûlée, an expression that has been finished in recharred Vermont maple syrup barrels and with seasonal sipping in mind.
The barrels used previously held WhistlePig's own aged maple syrup. To prepare the wood, the distillery team rechars each barrel, caramelizing the maple sugars embedded within the oak before rebuilding them for a one-month finish.
During this final resting period, the whiskey is said to draw out rich layers of toasted maple, burnt caramel, and warming oak spice directly from the freshly scorched wood.
The expression is said to have a ‘rich, caramelised flavour reminiscent of crème brûlée’, with reccommendations for it to be enjoyed neat, on the rocks or made into a signature WhistlePig Maple Crème Brûlée Old Fashioned.
Bottled at 43% ABV, the expression has an MSRP of US$124.99 for a 750ml bottle, and is available from the distillery’s website while stocks last, and at select bars, restaurants and retailers in the US.
Kanpai
88 Bamboo Editorial Team
