Whistlepig Boss Hog XIII - The Golden Pharaoh 2026 750 ml

WhistlePig The Boss Hog XIII: The Golden Pharaoh is the thirteenth release in WhistlePig's flagship single-barrel rye series, finished using rare ingredients inspired by ancient Egypt — reported to include dense, syrupy black honey and the earthy sweetness of tiger nut, layered onto the brand's mature straight rye base. Bottled at 102.6 proof, 51.3% ABV. The finishing dials back the aggressive pepper of the base rye into something rounder and more dessert-leaning: brown sugar, cinnamon, and toasted almond on the nose, then molasses, dark honey, caramel, and dried fruit through the palate. The finish runs long and warming, with rye spice returning at the very end. This is a collector's release built for people who track the whole Boss Hog line. Pour it neat, in small amounts.

How to drink WhistlePig Boss Hog XIII

Pour it neat and in modest measures — the dense honey-forward finishing shows best sipped slowly, not diluted. It leans sweet enough to work as an after-dinner pour in place of a dessert wine, rather than as a mixing whiskey.

Rye102.6 proof · Vermont, USA