WhistlePig 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey
WhistlePig 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey is the flagship straight rye that put WhistlePig on the map — a 100% rye whiskey aged a minimum of 10 years in new American oak and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) in a 750mL bottle, finished and hand-bottled at the WhistlePig farm in Shoreham, Vermont, and available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 50% (100 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 10 years, straight rye whiskey
- Origin: Distilled and initially matured in Canada; finished and hand-bottled in Shoreham, Vermont, USA
- Production: 100% rye mash bill, aged in new American oak barrels; Certified Kosher
The Rye That Redefined the Category
Released in the summer of 2010, WhistlePig 10 Year Old is the bold, spice-laden whiskey that reintroduced America to what rye can be — true to the original Master Distillers' Select vision of a high rye with new layers of complexity in every year of age. A double-barrel maturation process and a decade in new American oak give it both muscle and polish, earning it some of the highest scores ever awarded to a rye whiskey. See everything from the WhistlePig collection to compare the full lineup.
Tasting Notes
The nose opens with allspice, orange peel and anise over toasted oak, char and caramel. The palate is sweet and generous — caramel and vanilla glide into rye spice, nutmeg and a cool breath of mint. The finish is long and stately: warm butterscotch, caramel and a poised, peppery warmth at a full 100 proof.
How to Enjoy
Neat, with a splash of water, or over one large cube — and magnificent in classic rye cocktails. Its bold spine elevates a Manhattan with elegant herbal depth and an Old Fashioned where orange oils meet baking spice. Stir it into a Sazerac for anise-kissed precision, or a Boulevardier for bittersweet poise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the proof of WhistlePig 10 Year Rye? It is bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) — a cocktail-perfect strength that also drinks beautifully neat.
What does WhistlePig 10 Year taste like? Bold rye spice with caramel, vanilla, orange peel, mint and toasted oak, closing in a long butterscotch-caramel finish.
Is WhistlePig 10 Year a straight rye? Yes — it is a straight rye whiskey aged a minimum of 10 years, made from 100% rye grain.
San Diego rye drinkers: grab the bottle that started it all — order WhistlePig 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA, today.