WhistlePig Small Batch Rye 10 Years Old is the flagship release from the Vermont-based WhistlePig Distillery — a 100% rye whiskey aged for a full decade and bottled at 100 proof. The decade-long maturation, high rye mash bill, and bottled-in-bond-style proof together produce one of the most structured, sippable rye whiskies on the American market, and it remains the expression that built WhistlePig's reputation among serious whiskey drinkers.

The nose opens with honey, vanilla, and a layer of caramel, then shifts toward dried orchard fruit, warm baking spice, and a classic rye peppery edge. The palate mirrors the nose with added dark chocolate, mint, and a whisper of oak smoke. The finish is long and creamy — unusual for a rye — and coats the palate in vanilla and rye spice well after the last sip. A natural pick for a Manhattan or Old Fashioned where the rye character wants to drive, and elegant enough to sip neat from a Glencairn.

WhistlePig sources aged Canadian rye stock and finishes it at their Vermont farm, a model that has since become widely imitated. The 10 Year remains the benchmark pour in the range. Pair with our WhistlePig Piggyback 6 Year or Old Fashioned cocktail bitters for a complete rye-forward setup.

Ships to most US states. Adult-signature required at delivery.