The WhistlePig PiggyBack 6 Year Rye Limited Edition Pour Snout Gift Set pairs the late Dave Pickerell's final whiskey creation with the brand's playful gold Pour Snout accessory in a single presentation box. PiggyBack was Pickerell's parting gift to bartenders, a 100% rye distilled at Alberta Distillers in Canada, aged six years in new American oak, and bottled at his exact specification of 96.56 proof to hit the optimal point in the strength to sweet to bitter cocktail triangle. The pig mascot on the label wears a Stetson hat rather than the usual top hat as a tribute to Pickerell, and the bottle carries his birth and death years (1956 and 2018) for those who look closely. The included Limited Edition gold Pour Snout, a pig nose shaped pourer that slots into the bottle neck, adds a theatrical pour and turns the everyday cocktail rye into a high impact gift. Ideal for the home bartender, cocktail enthusiast, or anyone discovering WhistlePig for the first time.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
WhistlePig |
| Distillery |
Distilled in Alberta, Canada (Alberta Distillers); aged and bottled at WhistlePig Farm, Shoreham, Vermont |
| Founder |
Raj Bhakta (Founded 2007) |
| Original Master Distiller |
Dave Pickerell (1956 to 2018) |
| Set Contents |
1 x 750ml bottle plus 1 Limited Edition gold Pour Snout accessory in presentation gift box |
| Category |
Straight Rye Whiskey, 100% Rye |
| Age Statement |
6 Years |
| Maturation |
New American Oak Barrels |
| ABV |
48.28% |
| Proof |
96.56 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Accessory |
Limited Edition gold Pour Snout (pig nose shaped pourer) |
| Country |
United States (Vermont) |
Tasting Notes
Color: Light amber with golden honey highlights.
Nose: Fresh cinnamon, black peppercorn, tangerine and grapefruit zest with a touch of caraway underneath.
Palate: Powerfully spicy with cocoa, cardamom, and cured leather, balanced by a clean rye grain core and bright citrus.
Finish: Wonderfully lengthy with baking spices, vanilla, and hints of citrus that linger evenly.
FAQ
What is in the PiggyBack Pour Snout Gift Set? One 750ml bottle of WhistlePig PiggyBack 6 Year 100% Rye Whiskey and one Limited Edition gold Pour Snout accessory presented together in a black gift box. Single bottle gift set, not a multi bottle bundle.
What is the Pour Snout? A limited edition gold pig nose shaped pourer that slots into the bottle neck for a theatrical pour. It is a playful brand accessory, not a measured pour control device, designed to extend the PiggyBack visual identity onto the bar cart.
Why is PiggyBack 96.56 proof? Master Distiller Dave Pickerell deliberately landed on 96.56 proof as the optimal point in what he called the strength to sweet to bitter cocktail triangle. PiggyBack was his final creation before his passing in 2018 and is purpose built for bartenders and home cocktails.
How does this compare to other WhistlePig releases? PiggyBack is the entry tier into the WhistlePig core lineup. Step up to the flagship WhistlePig 10 Year Rye at 100 proof, the finished Old World 12 Year, or the age stated WhistlePig 18 Year Double Malt. PiggyBack with the Pour Snout is the gift box version of the brand's accessible cocktail rye.
Where can I buy the WhistlePig PiggyBack Pour Snout Gift Set online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
