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WhistlePig 18 Year Double-Malt is the oldest and rarest expression in the WhistlePig lineup. Distilled from a mash of 79% rye, 15% malted rye, and 6% malted barley, this 18-year-old straight rye revives the bygone tradition of malting rye, a practice abandoned when industrial catalysts replaced traditional grain craft. The result is a layered, elegant whiskey that spans the flavor spectrum from soft and floral to rich, savory, and spice-driven. Personalize this 750ml bottle with custom laser engraving for the ultimate retirement, executive gift, wedding, or collector keepsake.
Tasting Notes: Sweet and aromatic, with toasted oak, berries, and nutmeg. Elegant and spicy, mildly fruity, and pleasantly floral. Vanilla and oak notes emerge with time. A wonderfully long, clean, and spicy finish.
Whiskey Details: Straight Rye Whiskey, aged 18 years. 100 proof (50% ABV). 750ml. Mash bill: 79% rye, 15% malted rye, 6% malted barley. Distilled and aged at WhistlePig Farm, Shoreham, Vermont.
Looking for a different expression?
- The flagship? Try the WhistlePig 10 Year Straight Rye Whiskey.
- Cask-finished? Try the WhistlePig Old World 12 Year.
- Want a luxury wood-box gift? Pair with a custom engraved wood box.
WhistlePig 18 Year FAQs
What makes WhistlePig 18 Year special? WhistlePig 18 Year is the brand's oldest expression and is distilled from a unique mash of 79% rye, 15% malted rye, and 6% malted barley. The inclusion of malted rye revives a pre-industrial craft practice that adds floral, earthy complexity to the bold rye spice of the base whiskey.
What is malted rye? Malted rye is rye grain that has been germinated and then dried, a process that activates enzymes and unlocks additional flavor and sugar content. Before industrial distilling, farmer distillers often malted a portion of their rye crop to enable fermentation. WhistlePig 18 Year revives this tradition.
What is the mash bill of WhistlePig 18 Year? WhistlePig 18 Year is made from 79% rye, 15% malted rye, and 6% malted barley.
What proof is WhistlePig 18 Year? WhistlePig 18 Year is bottled at 100 proof, which is 50% alcohol by volume.
What does WhistlePig 18 Year taste like? WhistlePig 18 Year is sweet, aromatic, and complex, with notes of toasted oak, berries, nutmeg, vanilla, and a touch of floral. The palate is elegant and spicy with a wonderfully long, clean, spicy finish.
Can I personalize a bottle of WhistlePig 18 Year? Yes. Personal Wine offers custom laser engraving on every bottle of WhistlePig 18 Year. Given the bottle's premium positioning, engraving is especially popular for retirement gifts, executive recognition, and collector presentations.
Is WhistlePig 18 Year worth the price? WhistlePig 18 Year is priced as an ultra-premium whiskey due to its extended 18-year aging, unique double-malt mash bill, and limited production. It is generally considered a collector-grade pour for whiskey enthusiasts and a statement gift for major occasions.
How should I serve WhistlePig 18 Year? Given its rarity and complexity, WhistlePig 18 Year is best enjoyed neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature. A drop or two of water can open up additional aromatics, but most enthusiasts avoid ice or cocktails to fully appreciate the layered profile.
Where does Personal Wine ship WhistlePig? Personal Wine ships WhistlePig Rye Whiskey to most U.S. states. Liquor cannot be shipped to Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Mississippi, Texas, or Utah due to state regulations.
