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Whiskey Review: WhistlePig Old World 12 Year Old Rye

The wine cask influenced WhistlePig Old World 12 year old rye whiskey, we find in this review, is extremely drinkable and finishes delightfully.

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WhistlePig Old World

Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
Nose:
brings slight vanilla, caramel and apple cider. (I couldn’t help but exclaim, “It smells like enchantment!”) I often find rye a bit abrasive, but that’s not the case with the Old World. It’s smooth on the
Palate:
, being both easy and a little buttery. Even though Port is represented the least in this trio, I picked up some of the raisin flavor that I get with it. In sum, it’s extremely drinkable and finishes delightfully. The Old World doesn’t come cheap, retailing well over $100 a bottle. Even for that I would consider it a good value, giving this wonderful rye whiskey a rating of 93. As my first review for this blog, I have to say: this sets the bar pretty high.
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Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Carin Moonin

Carin Moonin swapped a 5th-floor walkup in Hoboken, NJ, for a house in SE Portland a decade ago and hasn't looked back. She appreciates Portland's vibrant whiskey scene, finding it complements both the weather and her mood. Carin enjoys exploring the diverse world of brown liquor and its many facets. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Salon.com, DailyDot.com, Willamette Week, Portland Monthly, and others. When she's not indulging in whiskey or writing about it, you can find Carin running, reading, or on the hunt for free samples in grocery stores.

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