Whistle Pig’s annual tradition of rolling out a delicious new Boss Hog edition has arrived, and it’s another boundary-pushing rye whiskey from a well-loved American distillery. Known for its innovative approach to whiskey distillation that breaks with convention, Whistle Pig’s The Boss Hog is a must for adventurous whiskey lovers.

Crafted with the goal of pushing the boundaries of single-barrel rye whiskey, Whistle Pig’s The Boss Hog is the twelfth edition in their ongoing series. Taking inspiration from the ancient rituals that dominated historic Mesoamerica, it’s been dubbed Feather and Flame by its creators.

This moniker is certainly apt, with Whistle Pig’s The Boss Hog takes subtle elements of chocolate and pepper and effortlessly blends them with whiskey’s familiar kick. For a truly unique overarching flavor profile, the distillation process is finished in a pulque curado de cacao barrel for earthy complexity.

Additional notes found in Whistle Pig’s The Boss Hog include caramel and orange zest, with a bright citrus on the palate that paves the way for a savory cacao and chili pepper finish. The result is a beautifully complex yet distinctive experience from the nose through to the herbaceous finish.

Add a trifecta of Mexican pepper to accentuate the heat, and Whistle Pig’s The Boss Hog shapes up to be a suitably fiery rye whiskey that captures the spirit of ancient Aztec myths and legends.

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