WhistlePig Boss Hog XIII 'The Golden Pharaoh' Straight Rye Whiskey 750mL

WhistlePig The Boss Hog XIII 'The Golden Pharaoh' is a single-barrel straight rye whiskey finished in barrels seasoned with Egyptian black honey and tiger nut, bottled at barrel proof.

The Boss Hog is WhistlePig's annual collector release, and this thirteenth edition, The Golden Pharaoh, draws on ancient Egyptian design for both its liquid and its presentation. The straight rye begins in new American oak before its distinctive finish in barrels seasoned with Egyptian black honey and tiger nut, layering molasses, honey, toasted almond, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking spice, and black pepper over the whiskey's rye-driven structure. Every bottle is drawn from a single barrel and bottled at proof, so strength varies slightly from barrel to barrel between 102.6 and 105 proof.

The presentation matches the ambition of the liquid: a pewter pharaoh topper etched with hieroglyphics, and a collector box that opens like a sealed tomb to reveal jewel-toned interior artwork and a "Journey to the Field of Rye" design. An NFC-authenticated back label adds registered ownership and verification for collectors.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Brown sugar, cinnamon, toasted almond, warm spice, and rich rye sweetness.
Palate: Molasses, light honey, baking spice, black pepper, toasted nut, and layered rye warmth.
Finish: Soft toasted almond, brown sugar oatmeal, lingering spice, and a smooth, warming close.

Specifications

Producer: WhistlePig
Style: Straight Rye Whiskey (Boss Hog XIII, Single Barrel)
Finish: Egyptian black honey and tiger nut seasoned barrels
Proof: 102.6–105 (51.3%–52.5% ABV), varies by barrel
Size: 750mL

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is WhistlePig Boss Hog XIII 'The Golden Pharaoh'?
It is a limited single-barrel straight rye whiskey from WhistlePig's Boss Hog collector series, finished in barrels seasoned with Egyptian black honey and tiger nut.

What proof is it?
It is bottled at barrel proof, ranging from 102.6 to 105 proof (51.3%–52.5% ABV) depending on the barrel.

What makes this release collectible?
Each bottle features a pewter pharaoh topper etched with hieroglyphics, a tomb-inspired collector box with jewel-toned artwork, and an NFC-authenticated back label for verified ownership.