Only 50 barrels of WhistlePig Boss Hog “The Independent”, which was bottled at cask strength from a single barrel, have ever been produced.
The Independent, the Third Edition of Boss Hog, is a celebration of the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation. This is our first Rye Whiskey finished in Hogshead 250-liter Scotch casks “the largest barrels in the business enhanced with new American oak heads.
The result is extraordinary: a fine balance between complex spices and delicate nuance. Punchy, massive, and unrelenting, The Independent showcases the harmonious flavor achieved when two of the worlds loudest whiskeys – Rye and Peated Scotch – find perfection in one another. A love story like no other.
NOSE
Oak and vanilla are predominant on the nose, with undertones of mint, caramel, and baking spice.
PALATE
Warm and bold, with lots of spices. Very faint hints of peat and smoke. Slightly earthy.
FINISH
Surprisingly easy drinking for 125 proof with a long, warm, spicy finish
Bottle Size: 750ml
(This bottle does not come with a box)