WhistlePig 10 Year 'San Diego Barrel Boys' Single Barrel Rye Whiskey

WhistlePig 10 Year San Diego Barrel Boys Single Barrel Rye Whiskey. WhistlePig Farm, Shoreham, Vermont — a single barrel of WhistlePig 10 Year 100% straight rye hand-selected in collaboration with the San Diego Barrel Boys, a dedicated whiskey enthusiast group from San Diego who partnered with WhistlePig to choose this specific cask from WhistlePig's aging inventory, delivering high-toned spices and earthy herbal tones with a bold palate of maple syrup, Boston cream pie, and a lingering cinnamon-dusted cheesecake finish — limited to 130 bottles.

The San Diego Barrel Boys private barrel program represents one of the most direct connections between a local whiskey community and a nationally recognized distillery. The group traveled to WhistlePig's Vermont facility, evaluated individual barrels from the 10-year aging inventory, and selected this specific cask based on its distinctive profile. Only 130 bottles of this exact barrel were produced — a genuine micro-allocation that cannot be replicated once sold out.

What distinguishes this selection from standard WhistlePig 10 Year is the specific barrel character the San Diego Barrel Boys identified: high-toned spices and earthy herbal tones on the nose, a palate that reaches into dessert territory — maple syrup, Boston cream pie, lingering cinnamon-dusted cheesecake — without losing the rye's structural integrity. These are barrel-specific flavor compounds that the standard blended 10 Year averages out. In a single barrel, they stand alone.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: High-toned spices and earthy herbal tones — the single barrel's specific character asserting itself beyond the standard 10 Year's more rounded aromatic profile.
• Palate: Bold with maple syrup, Boston cream pie, and a hint of lingering cinnamon-dusted cheesecake. The dessert-forward palate is this barrel's specific identity — not a characteristic of the standard expression.
• Finish: The cinnamon-dusted cheesecake note lingers in a uniquely satisfying close. A finish that rewards attention.

Specs

• Distillery: WhistlePig Farm, Shoreham, Vermont
• Selector: San Diego Barrel Boys private barrel pick
• Mash Bill: 100% rye
• Age: 10 years
• Style: Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey
• Bottles Produced: 130
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Who are the San Diego Barrel Boys? A whiskey enthusiast group based in San Diego who partner with distilleries to select single barrel expressions for their members and the broader community. Their WhistlePig picks are selected in person at WhistlePig's Vermont facility — evaluating multiple candidate barrels before committing to one specific cask.
• Why is this different from standard WhistlePig 10 Year? The standard 10 Year is a consistent blend of multiple barrels selected for uniformity and balance. This single barrel is one specific cask — its maple syrup, Boston cream pie, and cinnamon-dusted cheesecake character are unique to this barrel. No other WhistlePig 10 Year barrel will taste exactly like this one.
• Is this still available? Only 130 bottles were produced from this barrel. Check current inventory — once sold out it cannot be restocked.