WhistlePig Snout to Tail 10 Year Toasted Straight Bourbon 750mL

WhistlePig Snout to Tail 10 Year Toasted Straight Bourbon

Straight Bourbon Whiskey | USA | Aged 10 Years | Finished in Vermont Oak & Smoked Maple Toasted Barrels | 44% ABV (88 Proof) | 750 mL

Process & Profile

WhistlePig Snout to Tail 10 Year Toasted Straight Bourbon is aged for a full decade in new charred oak barrels before undergoing a unique finishing process. Each barrel is fitted with two differently treated heads: one medium-toasted Vermont oak (“snout”), and one smoked maple head (“tail”). During finishing, both sides are exposed to the whiskey, creating a dual influence of toasted oak and maple smoke. Bottled at 88 proof, it balances approachability with layered depth.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Honey, brown sugar, vanilla, toasted cashew, and subtle citrus

• Palate: Sweet caramel, roasted almond, baked cornbread, and gentle oak spice

• Finish: Lingering butterscotch, cedar, wheat bread crust, and warm spice

What Makes It Special

• A true 10-year age statement, offering maturity and depth

• Innovative “snout to tail” method using dual barrel heads for layered oak and smoked maple influence

• Bottled at 44% ABV, striking a balance between smoothness and flavor concentration

• Combines Kentucky bourbon heritage with WhistlePig’s Vermont-based innovation

How to Enjoy

Enjoy neat to experience the balance of toasted oak and maple sweetness, or add a splash of water to highlight its spice and cedar notes. A large ice cube softens the sweetness while maintaining structure. Also excellent in an Old Fashioned or similar bourbon-forward cocktail.

FAQ

1. What is WhistlePig Snout to Tail 10 Year Toasted Straight Bourbon aged in?
   It is aged for 10 years in new charred oak, then finished in barrels with dual toasted heads—Vermont oak and smoked maple.

2. What is the proof of WhistlePig Snout to Tail 10 Year Toasted Straight Bourbon?
   WhistlePig Snout to Tail 10 Year Toasted Straight Bourbon is bottled at 44% ABV (88 proof).

3. How does WhistlePig Snout to Tail 10 Year Toasted Straight Bourbon taste?
   Expect honey, brown sugar, caramel, roasted almond, baked cornbread, and cedar with a warm, toasty finish.

4. What makes WhistlePig Snout to Tail 10 Year Toasted Straight Bourbon unique?
   Its dual barrel head finishing method adds complexity, blending Vermont oak toast with smoked maple for layered flavor.

5. How should WhistlePig Snout to Tail 10 Year Toasted Straight Bourbon be served?
   Best neat, with a splash of water, or over a large ice cube; also works well in rich bourbon cocktails.