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Bourbon Review: WhistlePig FarmStock Beyond Bonded Bourbon

We review WhistlePig FarmStock Beyond Bonded Bourbon. It's the first-ever bourbon from this Vermont-based producer.

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WhistlePig FarmStock Beyond Bonded

Tasting Notes

About:

50.05% ABV, 100.1 proof. 51% dent corn and 49% Remington and Rifle rye varieties harvested from ‘North Orwell 1’ and ‘North Orwell 2’ fields on WhistlePig’s 500-acre Farm. Aged for a minimum of 4 years. 750ml $100.
Appearance:
Coppery amber
Nose:
Acetone with lemon verbena first greets the nostrils. I can really smell the grain, but it mostly smells sweet like Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Once opened up a little more, the whiskey begins to soften.
Palate:
It burns at first like nail polish remover, but past that, lemon and orange peel bring the flavor. The whiskey has a mellow sweetness compared to other bourbons, but it tastes like demerara or brown sugar. Overall, the WhistlePig FarmStock Beyond Bonded Bourbon reminds me of porridge with cinnamon and nutmeg.
Finish:
Comments:
The WhistlePig Beyond Bonded Bourbon is pretty decent for its debut. Some may not like the spiciness because it is a high-rye bourbon with 49& rye in the mash bill. However, WhistlePig is known for its rye whiskey, so what would you expect? The only downside to the WhistlePig Beyond Bonded Bourbon is the acetone taste to it, otherwise it’s great on a big cube or even with a splash of soda water.

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.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

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