WhistlePig The Badonkadonk 25 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey

WhistlePig The Badonkadonk 25 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey is a rare, ultra‑aged North American single malt, matured for a quarter century in new American oak and finished in Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon barrels. Bottled at 45.5% ABV (91 proof), it delivers rich layers of stone fruit, crème brûlée, cedar, and dark berries, positioned as a collector’s centerpiece.

🥃 Product Overview

• Producer: WhistlePig Whiskey, Vermont (Canadian‑sourced malt)
• Style: Single Malt Whiskey
• Age: 25 years (primary maturation in new American oak)
• Finish: Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon barrels
• ABV/Proof: 45.5% (91 proof)
• Bottle Size: 750mL

🌟 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Earthy mushroom, granary notes, dried flowers, camphor, with hints of stone fruit and butterscotch.
• Palate: Warming malts, honey, oak, strawberry jam, cherries, vanilla, toffee, and baking spice. Cabernet cask influence adds tannic leather and anise.
• Finish: Long, complex, with pecan praline, graham cracker, coconut, toasted almonds, and lingering oak tannins.

🔑 Why Collectors Value It

• Oldest WhistlePig Single Malt – Extends their single malt program beyond the 21‑year Beholden.
• Wine Barrel Innovation – Silver Oak Cabernet casks impart unique red fruit and tannic depth.
• Ultra‑Limited Release – Single‑barrel bottling, non‑chill filtered, natural color.