WhistlePig Piggyback 6 Year Rye Whiskey 750ml

Shoreham, Vermont. 100% Rye. Dave Pickerell's Cocktail Rye.

WhistlePig Piggyback 6 Year Rye Whiskey is the cocktail-forward expression from Vermont's most celebrated rye distillery — conceived by the legendary Dave Pickerell, who returned to WhistlePig's warehouses in 2018 to realize his dream of creating the perfect aged rye for mixing. The formula is precise: 100% rye grain for full, uncompromising spice flavors, aged six years for unprecedented complexity at this price point, and bottled at 96.56 proof — Pickerell's ideal strength for cocktail use. The result is a rye that elevates every drink it touches without overpowering it.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fresh and spicy — rye grain, black pepper, and dried fruit with a clean, vibrant character built for the cocktail glass
• Palate: Bold and expressive — 100% rye spice, caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak with the complexity of six years of Vermont aging and the balance of Pickerell's ideal proof
• Finish: Clean and warming with lingering rye spice and a satisfying, cocktail-ready close

Specs

• Distillery: WhistlePig Farm, Shoreham, Vermont
• Style: 6-Year Vermont Straight Rye Whiskey — 100% Rye Mash Bill
• ABV: 48.28% / Proof: 96.56
• Size: 750ml

Dave Pickerell's cocktail rye, perfected — WhistlePig Piggyback is the 100% rye for the bartender and home mixologist who wants six years of Vermont complexity in every pour.