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Nose: vanilla, butterscotch, baking spice. Palate: caramel, honey, soft oak. Finish: smooth, sweet, lingering vanilla.
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PRE-SALE ITEM – ETA: October 2026 (delays are possible). Any other items in your order will be held and shipped together in one shipment as soon as this bottle arrives.
WhistlePig 12 Year Bespoke Barrel Rye, Maple Crème Brûlée Cask is a limited straight rye whiskey that takes WhistlePig's 12-year-old rye in a deliciously different direction. Built on a high-rye mash bill of 94% rye and 6% malted barley, the whiskey is aged for a full 12 years and then finished in proprietary custom casks that once held maple syrup. Bottled at an easy-sipping 86 proof (43% ABV), it keeps the bold spice and structure that WhistlePig is known for while adding layers of maple, caramelized sugar, and vanilla custard. It's a standout for rye lovers, dessert-finished whiskey fans, and WhistlePig collectors.
WhistlePig's Bespoke Barrel releases are limited, custom expressions built from its 12 year rye whiskey program. Each one explores a different barrel finish, letting the distillery show how the same mature rye can change character depending on the cask. This 2026 release turns to maple crème brûlée for a sweet, dessert-inspired counterpoint to rye's natural spice.
The whiskey begins with 12 years of maturation, which builds the oak, spice, and grain-driven depth of the rye. It is then finished in proprietary Maple Brûlée casks, custom barrels created from ones that previously aged WhistlePig's own house maple syrup. Only a small number of these casks were produced, which makes this one of the more inventive and limited expressions in the WhistlePig lineup. The finish softens the rye's heat into caramelized sweetness and warm, custard-like richness without losing its backbone.
Sip it neat to appreciate the maple crème brûlée finish, and let it rest in the glass for a few minutes before tasting. A few drops of water open up the maple, vanilla, and caramel, while a large ice cube gives a slower, softer pour. It also makes a rich base for a Manhattan or Rye Old Fashioned, and pairs beautifully with crème brûlée, bread pudding, pecan pie, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, or a fine cigar.
It is a limited 12 year straight rye whiskey from WhistlePig's Bespoke Barrel program, finished in a custom maple crème brûlée cask for a rich, dessert-inspired profile.
It is bottled at 43% ABV, which is 86 proof.
It is aged for 12 years as part of WhistlePig's 12 year rye whiskey program.
The mash bill is 94% rye and 6% malted barley, a high-rye recipe that delivers bold spice to balance the sweetness of the maple cask finish.
The whiskey is finished in proprietary casks that previously held WhistlePig's house maple syrup, which adds maple, caramelized sugar, and vanilla custard notes to the rye.
Try it neat first, then experiment with a few drops of water or a large ice cube. It also works well in a Manhattan or Rye Old Fashioned.
Order WhistlePig 12 Year Bespoke Barrel Rye Maple Crème Brûlée Cask from Craft City and add this limited dessert-style rye to your collection.
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