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Whiskey Review: WhistlePig PiggyBack Legends Series: Brothers Osborne

We review WhistlePig PiggyBack Legends Series: Brothers Osborne, a rye whiskey done in collaboration between WhistlePig and Grammy award winning country music duo, the Brothers Osborne.

OVERALL RATING

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WhistlePig PiggyBack Legends Series: Brothers Osborne review

Tasting Notes

About:

Aged 6 years, 96.56 proof (48.28% ABV), 750 ml bottle MSRP $49.99, Product of Vermont.
Appearance:
Tawny.
Nose:
Strong alcohol forwardness on the nose with grassy notes of cinnamon, orchard fruits, caramel, and oak sawdust.
Palate:
The palate offers a fierce combo of spicy black pepper and cinnamon along with very earthy, grassy notes of dry hay, raw green apple, walnut, damp topsoil, root licorice, and black jelly bean.
Finish:
Comments:
This rye whiskey has intense organic characteristics, a surprisingly creamy texture, and a slow burn of a long finish. The flavor balance leans more towards grassy earthiness with very little floral or sweet notes, which is not necessarily a bad thing. It’s not very complex in that it boldly clings to its discernibly organic flavor profile. While it may not be the smoothest and most approachable rye for newcomers, I can see it being highly favored by those who prefer a more raw, unadulterated whiskey.

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.

Jennifer Williams

Jennifer Williams honed her appreciation for patrons with a discerning taste for fine whiskey during her 15-year tenure as a bartender in Dallas, Texas. Since relocating to Portland, Oregon in 2019, she graduated from Portland State University with a major in English Literature and a minor in Writing. During her final term at PSU, Jennifer served as the Arts & Culture editor for the university's monthly magazine, The Pacific Sentinel. A voracious reader, outdoor runner, and aspiring photographer, Jennifer also harbors a deep love for classic jazz. She always welcomes the opportunity to share a whiskey and engaging conversation with both her cherished friends from Texas and the many new companions she's made since settling in Oregon.

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