WhistlePig Boss Hog XI Has Arrived

WhistlePig Whiskey Unveils The Boss Hog XI: The Juggernaut was aged in Thandai barrels, an aromatic Indian drink featuring a medley of nuts and spices.

Fast Facts about Boss Hog XI: The Juggernaut

Style: Finished Straight Rye Whiskey
Mashbill: Not disclosed
Finish: Thandai barrels (unique finishing barrels are seasoned with a marriage of aged Rye with saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, fennel, poppy and black peppercorn.)
Proof: 103.8 to 105.2 (51.9-52.6% ABV)
Age: Not disclosed
Price: $599.99
Availability: Limited

Boss Hog XI: The Juggernaut Details:

WhistlePig Whiskey has officially launched The Boss Hog XI: The Juggernaut, marking a significant milestone in its quest for whiskey excellence. This year, the team embarked on a 7,000-mile journey to Rajasthan, India, where they discovered an exquisite blend of spices that inspired this limited-edition release. The Boss Hog XI is crafted with a deep understanding of whiskey complexity, making it a standout in the celebrated Boss Hog collection.

The Juggernaut combines WhistlePig’s oldest Straight Rye Whiskey with the vibrant flavors of Thandai, an aromatic Indian drink featuring a medley of nuts and spices. After experiencing Thandai during the Holi festival in Jaipur, WhistlePig’s experimental team sourced unique spices from Delhi’s Khari Baoli spice market. This inspired the creation of the world’s first Thandai whiskey barrels, where aged Rye is infused with saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, fennel, poppy, and black peppercorn.

Head Blender Meghan Ireland emphasizes the challenge of crafting each new edition of The Boss Hog series, expanding their original five promises to ten. The team aimed to capture the intricate spice profile of Thandai, translating it into a remarkable whiskey. Following extended aging in American Oak barrels, each single barrel of The Boss Hog XI undergoes a finishing process in the experimental Thandai barrels, resulting in a rich and complex flavor profile.

The Boss Hog XI features a distinctive 750ml bottle topped with a handmade Vermont pewter pig, designed to evoke the grandeur of the Indian elephant. Bottled at a proof of 103.8 to 105.2 (51.9-52.6% ABV), this limited edition whiskey is priced at $599.99 and will be available at select liquor stores, bars, and online starting October 15, 2024. Whiskey enthusiasts can authenticate their purchase using NFC technology on the back label, ensuring its exclusivity.

About WhistlePig Whiskey:

Located off the grid on a 500-acre Vermont farm, WhistlePig Whiskey is crafted by a new generation of whiskey distillers and blenders driven to reinvent and unlock the flavor of Rye whiskey. Through their rebellious pursuit of experimenting and pushing boundaries in the industry, WhistlePig has become the leading independent craft whiskey brand for innovation. WhistlePig is committed to becoming the best whiskey on and for the planet, starting with its locally sourced ingredients and sustainable supply chain and distilling process. For more information, head to whistlepigwhiskey.com.

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