WhistlePig The Boss Hog VI The Samurai Scientist Straight Rye Whiskey
WhistlePig The Boss Hog VI The Samurai Scientist Straight Rye Whiskey
Power and polish define this rye. WhistlePig The Boss Hog VI The Samurai Scientist is a 16-year-old single-barrel whiskey spanning Alberta and Vermont, followed by a finish in Japanese Umeshu barrels. Bottled undiluted at cask strength, it ranges from 120–122 proof depending on batch. Each bottling draws from one cask rather than a small batch, and availability is tight for this 750 mL release.
Cinnamon and maple bring warmth and sweetness without softening the rye’s spicy core. Ripe plum adds depth, while toasted oak gives the close a firm, dry shape. A modest pour keeps its full intensity in view; a large cube can soften the proof while leaving that oak-framed finish intact.
Product details
- Bottle Size
- 750ML
- Proof
- 120-122
- Country
- Canada / United States
- Region
- Alberta / Vermont
- Age
- 16 Years
- Vintage
- 2019
- Finish
- Japanese Umeshu barrel finish
- Tasting Notes
- Cinnamon, maple, vanilla, citrus, plum, rye spice and toasted oak
- UPC:
- 85000190119