WhistlePig The Boss Hog XIII “The Golden Pharaoh” Straight Rye Whiskey is a rare, collectible release from WhistlePig’s legendary Boss Hog series. Known for bold innovation, striking packaging, and powerful rye character, this limited edition expression brings an exotic barrel finish to a premium straight rye whiskey built for serious collectors and whiskey enthusiasts.

Finished in Egyptian Black Honey barrels, The Golden Pharaoh delivers a rich and layered profile with notes of dark honey, rye spice, toasted oak, caramel, dried fruit, baking spice, and warm barrel depth. The result is bold, luxurious, and highly distinctive, with the sweetness of honeyed cask influence balanced by WhistlePig’s signature rye intensity.

Presented in a premium black collector box with a detailed custom stopper, Boss Hog XIII The Golden Pharaoh is ideal for rare whiskey collections, luxury gifting, milestone celebrations, and special occasion pours.

Key Features

• WhistlePig The Boss Hog XIII: The Golden Pharaoh
• Premium straight rye whiskey
• Finished in Egyptian Black Honey barrels
• 750mL bottle
• Label appears to show 102.6-105 proof / 51.3-52.5% ABV
• Limited edition annual Boss Hog release
• Includes premium collector box and custom topper
• Rich profile with honey, rye spice, oak, caramel, and dried fruit
• Excellent for collectors, gifting, luxury tastings, and special occasions

Tasting Notes

Nose: Dark honey, toasted oak, rye grain, caramel, dried fruit, baking spice, and warm vanilla.

Palate: Full and layered with bold rye spice, rich honey sweetness, caramel, oak, cinnamon, dark fruit, toasted grain, and warm barrel character.

Finish: Long, warming, and complex with lingering honey, spice, oak, dried fruit, and cask-strength rye depth.

How to Enjoy

Sip neat in a Glencairn glass to experience the full complexity of the Egyptian Black Honey barrel finish. Add a few drops of water to open the honey, fruit, spice, and oak notes. Best reserved for premium tastings, collector pours, celebratory occasions, or side-by-side rye whiskey flights.

FAQ

What is WhistlePig The Boss Hog XIII The Golden Pharaoh?
It is a limited edition straight rye whiskey from WhistlePig’s Boss Hog series, finished in Egyptian Black Honey barrels.

What type of whiskey is it?
It is a straight rye whiskey.

What size is the bottle?
The bottle shown is 750mL.

Is this a collectible release?
Yes. The Boss Hog series is known for limited annual releases, premium packaging, and collectible custom toppers.

What does it taste like?
Expect rye spice, dark honey, caramel, toasted oak, dried fruit, baking spice, vanilla, and a long warming finish.