WhistlePig PiggyBack 6 Year Old 100% Rye Whiskey

WhistlePig PiggyBack 6 Year Old 100% Rye WhiskeyBuilt for the cocktail WhistlePig PiggyBack 6 Year Old is a 100% rye whiskey crafted by the legendary Dave Pickerell as his vision of the ultimate cocktail rye. Returned to the WhistlePig warehouses in summer 2018 to realize this dream, Pickerell selected 100% rye for full, uncompromising spice flavor, aged it six years for unprecedented complexity, and bottled it at his ideal strength. Stir or shake in good company. ABV: 48. 28% (96. 56 proof) Size:

Built for the cocktail — WhistlePig PiggyBack 6 Year Old is a 100% rye whiskey crafted by the legendary Dave Pickerell as his vision of the ultimate cocktail rye. Returned to the WhistlePig warehouses in summer 2018 to realize this dream, Pickerell selected 100% rye for full, uncompromising spice flavor, aged it six years for unprecedented complexity, and bottled it at his ideal strength. Stir or shake in good company.

ABV: 48.28% (96.56 proof)  |  Size: 750ml

Tasting Notes
Nose: Bold rye spice, fresh herbs, vanilla, light citrus, subtle oak
Palate: Full and spicy — 100% rye grain character, pepper, herbs, vanilla, caramel, six-year complexity
Finish: Clean and spiced — rye spice lingering with a crisp, cocktail-ready close

FAQs

Who is Dave Pickerell?
One of the most celebrated master distillers in American whiskey history — former master distiller at Maker's Mark for 14 years and the creative force behind WhistlePig's early success and the PiggyBack expression.

Why 100% rye?
A 100% rye mash bill delivers the boldest, most uncompromising rye spice character possible — making PiggyBack the ideal base for rye-forward cocktails like a Manhattan, Sazerac, or Old Fashioned.

Is it good neat as well as in cocktails?
Absolutely — six years of aging adds enough complexity and smoothness to make PiggyBack equally enjoyable neat, while its bold spice profile makes it exceptional in cocktails.