WhistlePig Piggybank 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey Limited Gold Edition
Straight Rye Whiskey | 1 Liter | 55% ABV (110 proof) | Aged 10 Years — WhistlePig Piggybank 10 Year Gold Edition is the brand's flagship 10 Year Old Rye — presented with an extra 10 proof — inside a showstopping gold-coated decanter modeled on a 19th-century Berkshire Bitter Pig. A genuine functional piggy bank (coin slot included, corked in the pig's rear where it also pours), first released November 2024 and re-released November 2025 as WhistlePig's holiday-season collectible. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Inside the gold pig is serious whiskey: 10-year-old straight rye whiskey of Canadian origin, finished and bottled at WhistlePig Farm in Shoreham, Vermont, at a bold 110 proof. The 2025 release's official notes find antique dried cedar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and candied ginger on the nose; vanilla extract and butterscotch giving way to crushed black peppercorns on the palate; and a black-pepper finish that lingers and softens into baked cinnamon. Third release of the PiggyBank Rye line, ~$299.99 SRP, 1-liter format — equal parts trophy bottle and great whiskey. A centerpiece for any rye whiskey shelf.
Tasting notes
Nose: antique dried cedar, nutmeg, cinnamon, candied ginger (2025 brand notes; 2024 launch notes added mint, dill, truffle). Palate: vanilla extract, butterscotch, crushed black peppercorns; tobacco, citrus peel, anise undertones. Finish: long, spicy — black pepper softening into baked cinnamon, rich oak tannin.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 1 liter, 55% ABV (110 proof) — flagship 10 Year Old Rye at an extra 10 proof
- Gold-coated pig decanter — functional piggy bank, limited holiday collectible (Nov 2024 launch, Nov 2025 re-release)
- Finished and bottled at WhistlePig Farm, Shoreham, Vermont; celebrates WhistlePig's standing as the world's most awarded rye
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat or with a splash of water at 110 proof — or keep the decanter sealed and let the pig do the talking on your shelf.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Gold Edition different from regular WhistlePig 10?
Yes — the liquid is WhistlePig's flagship 10 Year Old Rye at 110 proof (vs. 100 proof for the regular 10) in a 1-liter gold pig decanter (vs. 750mL for the regular bottle).
Is it really a piggy bank?
Yes — the decanter is modeled on a 19th-century Berkshire Bitter Pig, has a working coin slot, and pours from the corked rear.
How limited is it?
WhistlePig has disclosed no bottle count — it is sold as a limited edition, first released November 2024 and re-released November 2025.
Where is the whiskey from?
WhistlePig's 10-year rye stocks originate in Canada and are finished and bottled at WhistlePig Farm in Shoreham, Vermont.