This release is a special limited edition single barrel release of WhistlePig's core WhistlePig 6 Year PiggyBack Rye whiskey. The Legends Series celebrates living legends, and for this release the brand is celebrating Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz, otherwise known as Big Papi. In honor of his induction in to Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame in 2022, this whiskey is finished in barrels containing Ortiz’s signature DO34 maple wood bats.
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Strong rye finish (spearmint double mint type). Rather light and airy. Smells leathery and calm. Little rye kick with that spearmint finish. Never had regular piggyback but I feel like the baseball bats add that leathery wood like note. My tasting notes and such are very fresh. Bigger swigs lead to a heavier rye spice and heat.
Maybe biased here as a native Bostonian but I enjoyed this. Preferred the sharpness in an Old Fashioned vs. straight, but getting mostly spice, caramel, and hints of vanilla. There’s a subtle complexity to this one if you give it the time of day. Gimmicky for sure, but I enjoyed it.
For the money just go buy a bottle of buffalo. Save $20. It's fine for what it is but not like go to. Good honey notes
Mostly grain on the nose, with a hint of syrup. Taste is clean and warm. A solid, simple rye.
Surprising how much maple I can pull out of this. It's made me a fan of whistlepig
Not for me
Same style and price bracket, best rated first.
