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WhistlePig 12 year old Old World, 43%
Price: $150 ● Issue: Fall 2021 ● Reviewer: Jeffery Lindenmuth
This rye flaunts some obvious age through the wood and varnish notes on its nose; earthy and lean, with ample oak, like opening an old wooden dresser drawer to find a spent sachet hinting of dried flowers and cardamom. The palate offers gentle sweetness, nougat-like, but is driven mostly by toasted pecan and walnuts, with dark chocolate-covered almonds on the finish.
