{"product_id":"whistlepig-12-year-bespoke-barrel-rye-whiskey-maple-creme-brulee-cask-limited-edition-750ml","title":"WhistlePig 12 Year Maple Crème Brûlée Cask Rye Whiskey Limited Edition 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhistlePig has built its whole reputation on bold, genuinely experimental barrel finishing, and the Bespoke Barrel program is exactly where that spirit runs wildest. For this release, the team created a genuinely tiny number of proprietary custom Maple Crème Brûlée casks — using the very same barrels previously used to age WhistlePig's own house maple syrup, a real point of provenance that's genuinely rare in the whiskey world. Only a handful of barrels of this whiskey were ever produced, making it one of the scarcest, most inventive expressions in the entire WhistlePig lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuilt on WhistlePig's established 12-year rye program, distilled from a mash bill of 94% rye and 6% malted barley, the whiskey ages a full 12 years before receiving this finishing treatment — one genuinely unusual enough to dial back the distillery's traditionally heavy rye spice in favor of a beautifully sweet, dessert-like profile, while still keeping enough of that bold rye backbone underneath to balance the sweetness rather than let it run unchecked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhistlePig 12 Year Bespoke Barrel Rye Whiskey, Maple Crème Brûlée Cask, is built from WhistlePig's established 12-year rye whiskey program, distilled from a mash bill of 94% rye and 6% malted barley. Following 12 years of primary maturation, the whiskey finishes in proprietary custom Maple Crème Brûlée casks — genuine barrels previously used to age WhistlePig's own house maple syrup, a rare and deliberately inventive finishing choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOnly a handful of barrels of this whiskey were ever produced, part of WhistlePig's Bespoke Barrel program, which showcases custom single-cask and small-batch expressions built to push beyond the distillery's traditional rye-forward house style. Bottled at 43% ABV \/ 86 proof, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaple syrup leads, joined by bananas foster, toasted brown sugar, and warm cinnamon, alongside vanilla custard and caramelized sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproachable and sweet, with graham cracker and toasted sugar opening, developing rich crème brûlée, banana pudding, and light fruit, balanced by classic WhistlePig rye spice on the back palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium to long, closing with icing sugar, burnt maple, and lingering rye warmth — genuinely sweet, but never losing its underlying bold rye backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight Rye Whiskey — Bespoke Barrel, Maple Cask Finished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43% ABV \/ 86 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94% Rye \/ 6% Malted Barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing Casks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProprietary \"Maple Crème Brûlée\" casks — previously used to age WhistlePig's own house maple syrup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhistlePig — Bespoke Barrel program\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly a handful of barrels ever produced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA genuinely rare, dessert-inspired rye — real barrel-finishing ambition, sweeter than typical WhistlePig releases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple syrup, bananas foster, toasted brown sugar, cinnamon, graham cracker, vanilla custard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBanana pudding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled meats and summer barbecue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrème brûlée or maple-based desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged, nutty cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBest enjoyed neat to fully appreciate its rich, dessert-like layering of maple, caramel, and vanilla — the approachable proof also makes it a great entry point for anyone new to cask-finished rye.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45211197046850,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/WhistlePig_12_Year_Maple_Cr_me_Br_l_e_Cask_Rye_Whiskey_Limited_Edition_750ml.jpg?v=1789412708","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/whistlepig-12-year-bespoke-barrel-rye-whiskey-maple-creme-brulee-cask-limited-edition-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}