WhistlePig The Boss Hog XIII - The Golden Pharaoh Gold Topper
Barrel proof (varies by barrel) | 750mL | No age statement | Single-barrel rye — WhistlePig The Boss Hog XIII: The Golden Pharaoh is the thirteenth edition of the legendary single-barrel rye whiskey series — finished with Egyptian black honey and tiger nut, and crowned with the signature gold topper.
Each Boss Hog is a single barrel, bottled at the proof nature gave it — no two barrels are identical, and proof varies from barrel to barrel. The Golden Pharaoh follows the series' tradition of globe-spanning finishes; here, black honey and tiger nut (the ancient Egyptian tuber behind horchata de chufa) layer exotic sweetness over straight rye. As always, it arrives in the pewter-topped decanter with the collectible farm-animal stopper — the "Gold Topper" denoting this edition's finish. A centerpiece of the rare top-shelf whiskey world.
Tasting notes
Dark honey, dried fig, and baking spice over deep rye grain and oak. The palate is rich and oily — black honey sweetness, tiger-nut nuttiness, cinnamon, clove, and leather — finishing immensely long with warm spice and wood.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- XIIIth edition — the most collectible annual rye release in whiskey
- Egyptian black honey + tiger nut finish — an unprecedented flavor combination
- Single barrel, barrel proof — each bottle one of one (proof varies)
- Gold topper decanter — the full Boss Hog presentation
How to serve it
Neat, with time — add water drop by drop to find your barrel's sweet spot. This is a special-occasion pour.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Boss Hog?
WhistlePig's annual single-barrel, barrel-proof rye series — each edition ("chapter") features a unique global finish and is bottled from individual barrels at natural proof.
What proof is my bottle?
Check your bottle — barrel proof varies from barrel to barrel, so each bottle states its own proof.