WhistlePig PiggyBank Rye Aged 10 Years Batch 1 is the inaugural release of the now iconic porcine decanter series, launched in 2022 to celebrate a decade since WhistlePig won its first Best Rye Award (Triple One, World Whiskies Awards 2012). Inside the dark glass Berkshire Bitter Pig vessel, modeled after a 19th century English ceramic pig decanter, is the brand's flagship 10 year straight rye dialed up from the core 100 proof to a bigger, bolder 110 proof. The bottle is hand wax sealed at the WhistlePig farm in Vermont and pours from the rear of the pig, a piece of cheeky design that turned PiggyBank into one of the most recognized collectible whiskey decanters of the modern era. As Batch 1 and the foundation of the series that later spawned the Gold Edition and Rye, White & Blue 250th anniversary edition, this original release has only grown more scarce over time. A keystone bottle for the WhistlePig collector and a striking conversation piece for any bar cart.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
WhistlePig |
| Distillery |
Distilled in Alberta, Canada; aged and bottled at WhistlePig Farm, Shoreham, Vermont |
| Founder |
Raj Bhakta (Founded 2007) |
| Category |
Straight Rye Whiskey |
| Series |
PiggyBank Rye Limited Edition |
| Release |
Batch 1 (Inaugural Edition, 2022) |
| Age Statement |
10 Years |
| Mash Bill |
100% Rye |
| Commemoration |
10 year anniversary of WhistlePig's first Best Rye Award (Triple One, WWA 2012) |
| ABV |
55% |
| Proof |
110 |
| Bottle Size |
1L |
| Vessel |
Porcine decanter modeled on the 19th century Berkshire Bitter Pig, hand bottled and wax sealed, pours from the rear of the pig |
| Country |
United States (Vermont) |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep amber with warm copper highlights.
Nose: Bright mint and dill up front with light truffle undertones, layered with classic rye grain and a soft sweet oak backdrop.
Palate: Black peppery and herbaceous rush to greet the palate, followed by tobacco, citrus peel, and a soft anise lift as the higher proof asserts its weight.
Finish: Classic long and spicy with rich oak tannin rounding out the experience and a clean rye spice fade.
FAQ
What makes PiggyBank Batch 1 different from the core WhistlePig 10? The whiskey inside is the same 10 year straight rye foundation, but Batch 1 is bottled at 110 proof rather than the core 100 proof, giving a bigger, bolder pour. The defining difference is the vessel: a porcine decanter based on a 19th century Berkshire Bitter Pig, hand wax sealed and pouring from the rear of the pig.
Is this the same as the Gold Edition or Rye, White & Blue PiggyBank? No. Batch 1 is the original 2022 PiggyBank release with the dark glass pig decanter. The Gold Edition followed in 2024 with a fully gold finished pig, and the Rye, White & Blue version arrived for America's 250th anniversary with a silver pig and patriotic accents. All three carry the same 10 year, 110 proof rye but the vessels are distinct collectibles.
Why does it celebrate Triple One? Triple One was WhistlePig's first major international award, winning Best Rye at the 2012 World Whiskies Awards. PiggyBank Batch 1 launched 10 years later as a self referential nod to that decade of innovation since the breakthrough recognition.
How does this compare to other WhistlePig releases? Compare with the core 100 proof WhistlePig 10 Year Rye, the cocktail focused PiggyBack 6 Year, or the age stated WhistlePig 18 Year Double Malt. PiggyBank Batch 1 is the inaugural collectible decanter release in the brand's most iconic limited edition series.
Where can I buy WhistlePig PiggyBank Batch 1 online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
