Whistlepig Piggy Back Rye 6 Year 750 ml
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About this bottle
PiggyBack 6 Year is WhistlePig's entry-level straight rye whiskey, distilled from a 100% rye mash bill and aged six years before bottling at 96.56 proof. It's built as an everyday, sessionable alternative to WhistlePig's older farm-finished releases, without the wine-cask finishing that defines the rest of the lineup. Expect black pepper and baking spice up front, backed by caramel and toasted oak, with a warm, peppery finish typical of a high-rye mash. It's a straightforward, well-aged rye for drinkers who want WhistlePig's house style without the price tag of the farm's older expressions.
How to drink WhistlePig PiggyBack 6 Year
It holds its own in a rye Old Fashioned or a Sazerac, where the pepper cuts through sugar and bitters. Neat works too if you like rye spice unfiltered.
Tasting notes
Specs
Rye96.56 proof · Mash bill: 100% rye · new charred oak · Vermont
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Questions about this bottle
What's the best way to serve PiggyBack 6 Year?
Serve it neat or on the rocks in a rocks glass; a splash of water helps open up the spice and pepper notes rye is known for.
What cocktails work well with PiggyBack 6 Year?
It's a natural fit for a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned, where its spice holds up against the sweet vermouth or sugar.
Is PiggyBack 6 Year a 100% rye whiskey?
Yes, it's made from a 100% rye mash bill, unusual since most ryes are only legally required to hit 51%.
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