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Bourbon Review: WhistlePig PiggyBack Bourbon

We review WhistlePig PiggyBack Bourbon. It's one of the first bourbons from a brand well-known for its rye.

OVERALL RATING

9
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WhistlePig PiggyBack (image via Jennifer Williams)

Tasting Notes

About:

100 proof (50% ABV), aged 6 years, high corn mash bill, 750ml MSRP $49.99.
Appearance:
Russet
Nose:
Has a mild yet spicy nose with notes of vanilla, caramel, and oak. Toasted walnut and sweet sultana also come through, rounded out by a hint of leather.
Palate:
The spicy cinnamon notes up front give way to a bevy of flavors including maple, vanilla, honey crisp apples, and burnt orange. Oak smokiness segues to notes of leather and a subtle hint of green tea on the back end.
Finish:
Comments:
This whiskey provides a nice long finish full of exceptionally balanced flavors and aromas. The texture is smooth and delicately rich with a slightly creamy mouthful. The broad flavor profile holds up abundantly well on ice. Overall, it’s a great bourbon whiskey to spend a little time with.

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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