There is a lot to like about WhistlePig FarmStock Beyond Bonded Straight Rye Whiskey 2023 on paper. At 50% ABV), mash bill: 100% Brasseto rye, 750ml bott and $135.00. Sweet aromas of salt, toffee, buttery roasted corn, caramel apple and crisp kettle chips pe, let us see if it lives up to expectations.
Nose
Sweet aromas of salt, toffee, buttery roasted corn, caramel apple and crisp kettle chips permeate the nose along with hints of red fruits and fresh mint leaves. With its mouth-watering subtle, buttery sweet and salty aromas, this straight rye whiskey is a medley of delicious state fair-like food flavors along with those familiar notes of musty barnyard, raw grain, and dry hay. The texture is smooth and slightly grainy, extending into a medium to long finish thats earthy with a hint of autumn leaves. The robust flavor profile holds up well on ice.
Palate
On the palate are flavor notes of toasted grain, malt, oak, tobacco, green grass, black pepper, and a touch of smoke. Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
The Bottom Line
WhistlePig FarmStock Beyond Bonded Straight Rye Whiskey 2023 delivers the goods. It is well-made, genuinely enjoyable, and at $135.00. Sweet aromas of salt, toffee, buttery roasted corn, caramel apple and crisp kettle chips pe represents solid value for what you are getting. I would happily buy this again.
