WhistlePig Barrel Aged Maple Syrup
WhistlePig Barrel Aged Maple Syrup is pure, organic Vermont maple syrup — Grade A Robust Amber from the maple trees lining the WhistlePig Farm hillsides in Shoreham, Vermont — aged in the farm's freshly emptied rye whiskey barrels, picking up toffee and rye-spice character along the way. A 2023 Good Food Award winner and a pantry must-have that doubles as a cocktail ingredient, in a 375mL bottle. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Size: 375mL
- Origin: WhistlePig Farm, Shoreham, Vermont
- Production: pure organic Grade A Robust Amber Vermont maple syrup; aged in freshly emptied WhistlePig rye whiskey barrels (retailers cite 6–12 months)
- Recognition: 2023 Good Food Award winner
- Note: non-alcoholic food item — refrigerate after opening
Whiskey Barrels Meet Vermont Maple
The WhistlePig farm story — purchased in 2007, distillery in a 100-plus-year-old hay barn — extends to the sugarbush: some 1,500 maple trees line the hillsides, and their Grade A Robust Amber syrup spends time in freshly emptied rye barrels, emerging with toffee and rye spice folded into the maple. The brand's own pitch: traditional Old Fashioneds and Bourbon Sours are a thing of the past — reach for the syrup. Browse the WhistlePig collection and our mixers aisle.
Tasting Notes
Warm maple, vanilla, toasted oak, and light baking spice on the nose. The palate is rich, viscous maple — caramel, brown sugar, subtle rye spice — closing long and rounded with lingering oak, spice, and lightly smoky sweetness.
How to Enjoy
On pancakes and waffles, over ice cream, or behind the bar: it sweetens and spices Old Fashioneds, Bourbon Sours, and fall cocktails. Refrigerate after opening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WhistlePig maple syrup contain alcohol?
No — it is a non-alcoholic food product; the whiskey barrels contribute flavor only.
How long is it aged in barrels?
Retailers cite six months to up to twelve months in freshly emptied WhistlePig rye whiskey barrels.
What grade of maple syrup is it?
Grade A Robust Amber, pure and organic, from Vermont.
Can it be used in cocktails?
Yes — WhistlePig markets it for Old Fashioneds and Bourbon Sours as well as the breakfast table.
Stock the pantry and the bar cart — get WhistlePig Barrel Aged Maple Syrup delivered from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.