WhistlePig 12 Year Bespoke Barrel Rye Whiskey Maple Crème Brûlée Cask 750mL is an ultra-premium limited edition straight rye whiskey from WhistlePig Whiskey, finished in a custom Maple Crème Brûlée Cask to create an indulgent and unforgettable flavor experience. Building upon the acclaimed 12 Year Old World Rye, this bespoke release marries WhistlePig's signature spice-forward rye with rich dessert-inspired finishing, delivering exceptional depth, elegance, and sweetness without sacrificing the bold character rye lovers expect.

Aged for 12 years before its specialty cask finish, this whiskey opens with enticing aromas of maple syrup, vanilla bean, toasted sugar, baked custard, and warm baking spices. The palate is luxuriously layered with crème brûlée, buttery caramel, toasted oak, cinnamon, roasted pecans, and rich maple sweetness balanced by classic rye spice. The finish is long, velvety, and warming, leaving lingering notes of caramelized sugar, vanilla, oak, maple, and peppery rye.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Maple syrup, vanilla bean, toasted sugar, baked custard, baking spice
  • Palate: Crème brûlée, buttery caramel, roasted pecans, cinnamon, toasted oak, maple sweetness
  • Finish: Long, silky, warming with lingering caramelized sugar, vanilla, rye spice, and oak

FAQS

• What is the Maple Crème Brûlée Cask finish?
This limited edition is finished in a custom Maple Crème Brûlée-inspired cask, adding rich notes of caramelized sugar, maple, vanilla, and creamy dessert flavors to WhistlePig's signature rye whiskey.

• What type of whiskey is this?
It is a 12-year-old straight rye whiskey that receives an additional finishing period in bespoke specialty casks for added complexity.

• Who produces WhistlePig Whiskey?
It is crafted by WhistlePig Whiskey, a producer renowned for premium aged rye whiskeys and innovative barrel finishing.

• Is this a limited release?
Yes — the WhistlePig 12 Year Bespoke Barrel Maple Crème Brûlée Cask is a limited edition release produced in small quantities.

• How should it be enjoyed?
It is best enjoyed neat, with a few drops of water, or over a large ice cube to showcase its dessert-inspired complexity.

• What is the ABV?
It is typically bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof), though proof may vary slightly depending on the release.