The WhistlePig PiggyBack 6 Year Rye and Bourbon Value Bundle is the complete PiggyBack experience in one set, two 750ml bottles showcasing both sides of WhistlePig's accessible Pickerell era core lineup, paired with the brand's playful Limited Edition gold Pour Snout accessory that clips onto either bottle for a touch of theatrical pouring. PiggyBack 100% Rye is the late Dave Pickerell's final creation, aged six years and bottled at his exact specification of 96.56 proof to hit the optimal point in the strength to sweet to bitter cocktail triangle. PiggyBack Bourbon brings a sweeter counterpart, a high corn mash bill with a dash of rye aged six years in Char #3 barrels and bottled at a clean 100 proof, designed to shine in citrus and sour cocktails. Together they cover any home bar across an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, or whiskey sour, and the Pour Snout makes the whole set a high impact gift for the bartender, cocktail enthusiast, or WhistlePig fan in your life.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
WhistlePig |
| Distillery |
Bottled at WhistlePig Farm, Shoreham, Vermont |
| Founder |
Raj Bhakta (Founded 2007) |
| Original Master Distiller |
Dave Pickerell |
| Bundle Contents |
2 x 750ml bottles plus 1 Limited Edition gold Pour Snout accessory |
| Bottle 1 |
WhistlePig PiggyBack 6 Year Straight Rye, 100% Rye, 96.56 Proof / 48.28% ABV, distilled in Alberta Canada |
| Bottle 2 |
WhistlePig PiggyBack 6 Year Straight Bourbon, High Corn with Rye, 100 Proof / 50% ABV, aged in Char #3 barrels |
| Accessory |
Limited Edition gold Pour Snout (pig nose shaped pourer) |
| Category |
American Whiskey Bundle, Rye and Bourbon |
| Total Volume |
1,500ml (2 x 750ml) |
| Country |
United States (Vermont) |
Tasting Notes
PiggyBack Rye: Nose of fresh cinnamon, black peppercorn, tangerine and grapefruit zest. Powerfully spicy palate with cocoa, cardamom, and cured leather. Long finish with baking spice, vanilla, and citrus.
PiggyBack Bourbon: Nose of vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, and brown sugar. Palate of rich caramel, sweet corn, baking spice, vanilla cream, and seasoned oak with hints of maple and roasted nuts. Long, warming finish with lingering sweetness and oak spice.
FAQ
What is in the PiggyBack Bundle? Two 750ml bottles, one PiggyBack 6 Year Rye and one PiggyBack 6 Year Bourbon, plus a Limited Edition gold Pour Snout that clips onto the bottle neck for a pig nose shaped pouring accent. Both whiskeys are six years old and core WhistlePig releases.
Why is the Rye 96.56 proof and the Bourbon 100 proof? Master Distiller Dave Pickerell engineered PiggyBack Rye at 96.56 proof as the optimal cocktail balance point. The Bourbon was bottled at a clean 100 proof for additional sweetness and structure suited to citrus and sour drinks. Different mash bills, different target use cases, both six years old.
What is the Pour Snout? A limited edition gold colored pig nose shaped pourer designed to slot into the bottle neck, adding a theatrical pour to the PiggyBack experience. It is a playful brand accessory, not a serious pour control device.
How does this compare to other WhistlePig releases? PiggyBack is the entry tier into the WhistlePig lineup. Step up to the flagship WhistlePig 10 Year Rye at 100 proof, or explore the age stated WhistlePig 18 Year Double Malt for premium pours. The PiggyBack bundle is the gift or starter set option.
Where can I buy the WhistlePig PiggyBack Bundle online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
