WhistlePig Boss Hog XI: The Juggernaut is the latest release in WhistlePigs highly coveted Boss Hog series, pushing boundaries with an innovative finish in thandai barrels. Bottled at 52.4% ABV, this single-barrel rye whiskey is aged to perfection in new American oak barrels before its unique thandai finisha nod to the bold, aromatic flavors of Indian thandai, a spiced and nutty drink. Known for their groundbreaking releases, WhistlePig has crafted The Juggernaut to be an intensely flavorful and memorable rye, worthy of the Boss Hog name.
Key Features
- 52.4% ABV (104.8 Proof): Bottled at a bold proof, delivering a full-bodied rye experience with intense flavor and complexity.
- Aged in New American Oak: The aging process in new American oak barrels imparts rich vanilla, caramel, and spice notes, creating a strong foundation for the rye.
- Finished in Thandai Barrels: This unique thandai barrel finish adds exotic, spiced flavors with hints of nuts, saffron, rose, and cardamom, introducing a one-of-a-kind tasting experience.
- Single Barrel Excellence: Each bottle of Boss Hog XI is drawn from a single barrel, ensuring a unique profile and a truly singular expression in the world of rye whiskey.
Tasting Notes
- Aroma: The nose reveals a complex mix of spices, including nutmeg and clove, layered with floral hints, rose petals, and a touch of vanilla.
- Palate: On the palate, expect rich flavors of dark chocolate, cinnamon, and toasted nuts, balanced by the exotic spiced notes from the thandai finishthink cardamom, saffron, and almond.
- Finish: The finish is long and warming, with lingering spice, sweet oak, and a hint of floral and nutty flavors, leaving an exotic and lasting impression.
Why Choose WhistlePig Boss Hog XI: The Juggernaut?
- Unique Thandai Barrel Finish: The Juggernaut is finished in thandai barrels, offering an exotic twist and introducing flavors rarely seen in whiskey.
- Bold and Complex: With its high proof and rich aging process, this rye whiskey is both intense and complex, perfect for connoisseurs seeking something extraordinary.
- Collectors Edition: As part of the Boss Hog series, The Juggernaut is a limited release, highly collectible, and crafted with WhistlePigs signature attention to detail.
- Single Barrel Expression: Each bottle is unique, drawn from a single barrel, capturing the essence of WhistlePigs commitment to excellence.
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