WhistlePig PiggyBack 6 Year Old Rye Whiskey 70cl

A 6-year-aged rye whiskey with a 100% rye mash-bill (i.e., the grain used is entirely rye).

It is bottled at 48.28% ABV (96.56 proof), a somewhat unusual strength chosen to strike a balance between sipping neat and mixing in cocktails.

On the nose: fresh baking spices like cinnamon, cracked black pepper, hints of citrus zest (grapefruit/tangerine) and subtle herbal/vegetal undertones.

On the palate: pronounced spice and rye character – cocoa, cardamom, cured leather, lemongrass, white pepper. The texture is lively yet reasonably approachable.

Finish: medium to long, with baking spice, vanilla, citrus peel and lingering rye pepper bite.

If you’re looking for a bold rye with genuine spice character, crafted for both sipping and mixing (especially rye-forward cocktails like a Sazerac or a Manhattan), the PiggyBack 6 Year is a strong pick. It delivers a flavour-rich rye at a more accessible age and proof in the WhistlePig range.

A versatile, good-all-round rye.