{"product_id":"whistlepig-declaration-limited-edition-american-double-aged-wheat-whiskey-86-proof-usa-250th-anniversary-release","title":"WhistlePig “Declaration” Limited Edition American Double Aged Wheat Whiskey – 86 Proof, USA 250th Anniversary Release","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eThis WhistlePig limited-edition wheat whiskey is a deliberate shift from the brand’s rye dominance—softer, rounder, and more approachable, yet still structured. The double-aging in new American oak adds depth and richness, elevating what could otherwise be a simple wheat profile. It’s a smart crossover bottle: easy to drink, but with enough character and story to justify a premium position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"593\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"966\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eProduced by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWhistlePig Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Shoreham, Vermont, this release highlights the brand’s expansion beyond rye into alternative American grains. WhistlePig, founded in 2007, built its reputation on high-end rye whiskey but has increasingly explored innovative mashbills and finishes. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eThis expression is a high-wheat American whiskey, designed to showcase the softer, sweeter side of the grain. It is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003edouble aged in new American oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning the whiskey is matured twice in fresh oak to extract additional color, caramelization, and wood sugars. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eBottled at 86 proof (43% ABV), it emphasizes accessibility and balance, aligning with the style of wheat-forward whiskeys—less spice than rye, more honeyed and rounded in profile. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eThis particular bottling is tied to a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003elimited commemorative release\u003c\/strong\u003e, reinforcing both collectibility and one-time availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1641\" 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Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003eDouble aged in new American oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2502\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003eSpecial Attributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003eLimited edition, commemorative release, wheat whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2583\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003eHoney, apple, vanilla, butterscotch, toasted oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr 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