{"product_id":"whistlepig-boss-hog-xiii-the-golden-pharaoh-straight-rye-whiskey","title":"WhistlePig Boss Hog XIII The Golden Pharaoh Straight Rye Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhistlePig Boss Hog XIII The Golden Pharaoh Straight Rye Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is the thirteenth annual chapter of WhistlePig's most coveted single-barrel series — the release die-hard rye collectors circle on the calendar each year for its experimental finish and cask-proof bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bottle of the Golden Pharaoh is drawn from a single barrel and bottled at barrel proof, landing between 102.6 and 105 proof (51.3–52.5% ABV) depending on the cask. The rye matures first in new American oak, then takes a world-first finish in barrels seasoned with Egyptian Black Honey and tiger nut — the kind of one-off cask experiment that has defined Boss Hog since founder Raj Bhakta launched WhistlePig on a Shoreham, Vermont farm in 2007 and enlisted the late Dave Pickerell, formerly Maker's Mark's master distiller, to shape the house style. Each edition of the series carries its own theme and a hand-cast pewter topper; here it is a pharaoh etched with hieroglyphics, seated on a box that unseals like a tomb, with an NFC chip in the back label that registers ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, brown sugar, cinnamon, and toasted almond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the palate, molasses and light honey give way to baking spice and a peppery black-pepper bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish settles into soft toasted almond and brown-sugar oatmeal, long and gently sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this thirteenth release apart is the finish itself: no major American rye has been run through Egyptian black honey and tiger nut casks before, making it a genuine one-time curiosity rather than a line extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe neat in a Glencairn; a single drop of water widens the spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA single-barrel straight rye and the 13th edition of WhistlePig's annual Boss Hog series, finished in Egyptian black honey and tiger nut casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the specs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSingle barrel, bottled at barrel proof between 102.6 and 105 proof (51.3–52.5% ABV), 750mL, with a pewter pharaoh topper and NFC-authenticated label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrown sugar, cinnamon, and toasted almond on the nose; molasses, honey, and black pepper on the palate; a soft almond and brown-sugar finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should you enjoy it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeat in a Glencairn, with an optional drop of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this release notable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a barrel-proof single barrel carrying the first-ever Egyptian black honey and tiger nut finish in the Boss Hog line.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WhistlePig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50028275597560,"sku":"19223","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/3140\/0072\/files\/WhistlePigBossHogXIIITheGoldenPharaohStraightRyeWhiskey.png?v=1784592226","url":"https:\/\/thebourboncentral.com\/products\/whistlepig-boss-hog-xiii-the-golden-pharaoh-straight-rye-whiskey","provider":"Bourbon Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}