Magellan's Atlantic is the 7th edition in Whistlepig's Boss Hog series. The journey begins with a straight rye whiskey which aged for 17 years in American oak. Then the rye is transferred to Spanish oak for its next maturation which lasts for 3 weeks. Finally, the rye is placed into South American teakwood sourced from Brazil where it spends 3 days before bottling. These are single barrel expressions so the proof ranges from 105.1-107.8 depending on the barrel. Like previous editions, the brand's pig mascot adorns the top in a collectible pewter topper, this time dressed in traditional Spanish dress.
How it tastes
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Cinnamon and allspice notes are heavy, as is the oak and rye spices. It's like a boozy, complex cinnamon roll. Makes a nice companion piece to the banana, nutty notes from Bookers Grandma's Batch.
Overall I really like this one. It's still not as amazing as The Black Prince, but I've found few that floored me quite as much as that one did. I like it better than BH V and probably BH VI, though Samurai Scientist was underrated on my book. It's a great whiskey that costs quite a bit. Worth it for me, but I definitely see others not feeling the same.
DDaniela Pedraza5.0
on the nose: deep caramel and dark chocolate notes. hint of vanilla. i get some clove. light acetone but not in a negative way. i get some lighter fruity nose mixed in there as well.
tongue: it starts with a buttery texture dancing on your tongue for 52%. gives a great bite and a very full and deep spice profile. really warm cinnamon undertones and a nice bite towards the ends. wakes up your blood in a sense. i also get some blonde coffee notes on the tongue and nose.
ccsmalex4.5
Wow! I'm so impressed at how Whistlepig continues to innovate with their Boss Hogs. Each one has such a distinct flavor. This one has an intense cinnamon, almost incense-like start, followed by a complex long lasting finish through various types of aged wood. I can't help but picture I'm on an old ship with timbers that have seen countless voyages holding together bravely on the high seas as I sip this. Fantastic stuff.
Very complex. On the nose dark chocolate, cinnamon, black cherries graham crackers. The nose is amazing I can sit there forever nosing this whiskey Palate Has a smooth mouthfeel, black cherry, molasses, brown sugar, dark chocolate and cinnamon. Aged 17 years this is one of the finest whiskies I have ever had and certainly the best rye.
QQuentin Groce5.0
This is, by far, the best Rye I have ever very had the experience to drink. Smooth, flavorful & brilliant aroma.
If it it wasn’t for the $500 price tag, I would have got myself a bottle too! Thankfully I had the experience as it was a family gift for my father
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