WhistlePig The Boss Hog III The Independent Straight Rye Whiskey

The Independent, the Third Edition of Boss Hog, is a celebration of the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation. This is our first Rye Whiskey finished in Hogshead 250-liter Scotch casks the largest barrels in the business enhanced with new American oak heads.

The result is extraordinary: a fine balance between complex spices and delicate nuance. Punchy, massive, and unrelenting, The Independent showcases the harmonious flavor achieved when two of the worlds loudest whiskeys Rye and Peated Scotch find perfection in one another. A love story like no other.

NOSEOak and vanilla are predominant on the nose, with undertones of mint, caramel, and baking spice.PALATEWarm and bold, with lots of spices. Very faint hints of peat and smoke. Slightly earthy.FINISHSurprisingly easy drinking for 125 proof with a long, warm, spicy finish