WhistlePig 12 Year Old Maple Creme Brulee Cask Single Barrel Rye Whiskey
43% ABV (86 proof) | 750mL | 12 years old, 94% rye / 6% malted barley | Finished in Maple Brûlée casks that held maple syrup | Single-barrel limited edition | Shoreham, Vermont — WhistlePig's 12 Year Maple Crème Brûlée Cask is a limited-edition rye finished in proprietary Maple Brûlée casks that previously held maple syrup — dessert-first finishing on a 12-year-old 94/6 rye.
WhistlePig built its name on aged Canadian rye bottled in Vermont, and on Old World cask-finished 12-year-olds (Madeira/Sauternes/Port). This fall-2026 release takes the same 12-year rye and finishes it in casks seasoned with maple syrup, caramelized in the brûlée style. Single barrel, limited quantities — some listings were on pre-sale for October 2026. Maple syrup, bananas foster, toasted brown sugar, and cinnamon give way to graham cracker, crème brûlée, banana pudding, and light fruit, with a lingering finish of burnt maple, icing sugar, and rye spice — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Tasting notes
Retailer/brand copy notes: maple syrup, bananas foster, toasted brown sugar, cinnamon; graham cracker, crème brûlée, banana pudding, light fruit; lingering burnt maple, icing sugar, rye spice.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 12-year-old 94/6 rye finished in maple-syrup-seasoned Maple Brûlée casks
- Single-barrel limited edition — fall 2026 release, limited quantities
- Dessert-profile rye: bananas foster, crème brûlée, burnt maple, icing sugar
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat or over one big cube — the maple finish makes it a natural after-dinner pour. Try it in an Old Fashioned with a maple twist instead of sugar.
Frequently asked questions
Is this sweetened with maple syrup?
No — it's finished in casks that previously held maple syrup, so the maple character comes from the wood, not added sweetener.
What does "brûlée" mean here?
The Maple Brûlée casks are proprietary casks seasoned with maple syrup in a caramelized, crème-brûlée style.
Is this a permanent WhistlePig product?
No — a limited single-barrel edition launching fall 2026.