Dave Pickerell's WhistlePig

[Lost Pollito]

OK.

Please accept my apology.

No qualifiers. I was out of line.

I really do wish all y'all best of luck.

I might buy it.

I did not think you where out out of line at all.:grin:

[pepcycle]

I can't really expect transparency in the whiskey world if no one will demand it.

As long as we as consumers accept :shithappens: stories of non-existent distilleries with fictitious histories, we are left to challenge what appears on any bottle label, website or in marketing materials.

Shame that the whiskey industry adheres to the same as politics: buy me based on the BS I tell you and then figure out the truth later. Once in a while there's a thread of truth somewhere in the rhetoric.

I apologize only for being cynical, but I've bought and tasted too many Pogue Hill, Woodford Forester and Rowan's Heavens.

Just tell me what the juice is. I'm tired of the cat and dog game.

[nor02lei]

I can't really expect transparency in the whiskey world if no one will demand it.

As long as we as consumers accept :shithappens: stories of non-existent distilleries with fictitious histories, we are left to challenge what appears on any bottle label, website or in marketing materials.

Shame that the whiskey industry adheres to the same as politics: buy me based on the BS I tell you and then figure out the truth later. Once in a while there's a thread of truth somewhere in the rhetoric.

Just tell me what the juice is. I'm tired of the cat and dog game.

I say amen to that Ed!

Leif

[bourbonv]

I thought that Dave was pretty up front with what the whiskey is and is not.

Mike Veach

[pepcycle]

Does every bottle come with a Dave Pickerell?

That would be nice.

Can't wait to read the label. Anyone got one?

[barturtle]

Does every bottle come with a Dave Pickerell?

That would be nice.

Can't wait to read the label. Anyone got one?

sure................................

[craigthom]

That's a pretty clear label. It says they are bottling it in Vermont but it is made in Canada.

[bourbonv]

They are also pretty upfront on their facebook page as to where the whiskey came from. I agree with Ed that the distillers need to be more up front as to where their whiskey is from, etc., but i do feel Dave and his partners at WhistlePig are being just that and should be given some credit for their openess.

Mike Veach

[pepcycle]

I do like the label and appreciate not having a story about the Vermont Distllery.

Well Done.

[Lost Pollito]

This finally made it to Chicago, and I'm looking forward to trying it again. I really like it in April at Whiskey Fest.

[PaulO]

I thought some of you might be interested to learn what is a whistle pig. The animal that people in the U.S. call a "ground hog", "wood chuck", or "marmot" in Canada is called a "whistle pig". It is a fairly common animal in Eastern North America. It looks sort of like a small beaver without the big flat tail. It can make a pig like sound if it gets aggrivated.

[Lost Pollito]

Dave will be in the Binnys S. Loop store tasting out the Whistle Pig if anyone wants to stop on by. Wed the 8th. 5-8pm .

[Gillman]

I'd urge the Chi contingent to do this for those who are available, you won't be disappointed. I happened to be reading recently Michael Jackson's last whisky book published before he died, called Whisky. In the Canada chapter, it is stated that Alberta Distillers uses 10% flavouring whisky in its blends. This distillery is known to use high amounts of rye in its mashes, one of its brands is 100% rye, Alberta Premium. Since WhistlePig is all rye, I suspect it was made by Alberta Distillers. One of the line-up in the range of Alberta Distillers is Alberta Springs, 10 years old. I would think WhistlePig again probably was made by this distillery since it would need a flavouring whisky which is 10 years old for this blend, and WhistlePig is 10 years old. Jackson's book stated too that some of the whiskies at Alberta Distillers are aged in new charred wood.

Wherever it was made, I wonder if its relatively restrained style is due to being aged in a colder climate then straight rye from Kentucky. I'd have to think this is part of it, even if "cycling" is used in Canadian warehouses.

This whisky was a real eye opener for me. I continue to be amazed that such quality was not released earlier, i.e., on its own, and kudos to Dave P to find this stuff and get it for this U.S. release.

Gary

[cowdery]

Did he ever show up at either location? I went to Binny's Lakeview Tuesday night and he never showed.

They do have it on the shelf at $79.99 though.

[Lost Pollito]

Did he ever show up at either location? I went to Binny's Lakeview Tuesday night and he never showed.

They do have it on the shelf at $79.99 though.

He was at the S. Loop from 5-8:30.

[cowdery]

He was at the S. Loop from 5-8:30.

On Tuesday he must have gotten a better offer.

[jmpyle]

Just got my hands on a bottle of Whistlepig. I have really enjoyed it. A very unique whiskey and the Rye just pops out. But along with that you can tell this is a mature and well aged whiskey due to the core of sweetness to it that grounds it well. I will have a review up on the site hopefully soon after I spend ample time with it. So far though, very impressed.

I also don't see anything wrong with this approach. I do think they've not tried to hide the fact that it's a found product from Canada, although the labeling noting Vermont is a tad misleading. Still, I'm not overly concerned by how they've marketed the product. Just give me a great product and I can sort of look around a lot of that junk.

[Lost Pollito]

On Tuesday he must have gotten a better offer.

[fricky]

Is WhistlePig available in Louisville or Bardstown?

[jmpyle]

Right now it's available in about 3 locations: NY, LA, and Chicago. I ordered it from DrinkUpNy.com. I have to tell you - it's worth the price. I've been really impressed. I think it's one of the finer expressions of Rye I've ever tasted. Lots of spearmint and baking spices, but there's a wonderful sweetness to it also. Maple syrup, spun sugar, and cotton candy. Truly awesome stuff.

[mrviognier]

Have been in New York for Domaine Select's portfolio tasting, and this Rye was the star of the show for me. Had the opportunity to meet Raj and discuss the project. Really seems a passionate fellow, and is doing all of the right things. He told me that a 5 year-old release is in the works.

One thing's for sure: I'll be bringing some 6pks of this Rye into the MN market this month! :grin:

[sku]

Just got around to tasting this stuff. I really enjoyed it; much closer to an American straight rye than a Canadian, but a bit different as well, due to the 100% rye mashbill. Good stuff.

http://recenteats.blogspot.com/2010/11/whiskey-wednesday-whistlepig-and-covert.html

[MissinER101]

Just checked, Binny's has it for $69.99. as I will be in the Chicago area around the first of the year I just may have to pickup a bottle at that price.

[imbibehour]

Any early birthday present to myself.... :grin::woohoo: