WhistlePig 11 Year Rye 111 Proof

11 years. 111 proof. One year beyond WhistlePig's acclaimed flagship 10 Year, at a proof that matches the age — a specific, limited expression that sits between the standard 10 Year and the Boss Hog single barrel program.

WhistlePig's core 10 Year at 100 proof is one of the most celebrated straight rye whiskeys in American spirits. The 11 Year at 111 proof offers a deliberate step beyond that benchmark: one additional year of Vermont maturation plus an 11-proof increase, producing a rye that is more concentrated, more developed, and more intense than the 10 Year while maintaining WhistlePig's characteristic structure and quality.

The 111 proof represents a specific point in the proof spectrum — high enough to deliver elevated intensity and mouthfeel compared to 100 proof, but not the extreme cask strength of the Boss Hog series. It is the 11 Year expression at the natural proof that balances WhistlePig's Vermont-matured rye character against approachability. The extra year of aging allows additional oak extraction and grain integration that the 10 Year hasn't quite achieved.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep amber from 11 years of Vermont maturation.
• Nose: Rich rye spice, caramel, dried fruit, and vanilla at elevated intensity — the 111 proof amplifying the 10 Year's characteristic aromatics.
• Palate: Bigger and more complex than the 10 Year — grain spice, dried fruit, and oak from an extra year in Vermont barrels at higher proof delivery.
• Finish: Longer and warmer than the 10 Year — the additional year and proof producing a more sustained close.

Specs

• Distillery: WhistlePig Farm, Shoreham, Vermont
• Style: Vermont Straight Rye Whiskey
• Age: 11 years
• Proof: 111 (55.5% ABV)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• How does the 11 Year 111 Proof fit in the WhistlePig lineup? WhistlePig produces expressions at 10, 12, and 15 years as its core age-statement lineup, plus the Boss Hog annual single barrel series. The 11 Year 111 Proof sits between the flagship 10 Year and the 12 Year Old World — a specific step-up expression rather than a standard release.
• Why does the proof match the age (11 Year, 111 Proof)? This is a deliberate design choice — a number-matching concept that makes the expression immediately memorable and positions the proof as an intentional reflection of the age statement. It creates a clean narrative: one year older, 11 more proof points.
• How does this compare to WhistlePig 10 Year? The 10 Year at 100 proof is WhistlePig's most widely available expression and benchmark rye. The 11 Year at 111 proof is bigger, bolder, and more complex — aimed at those who want more than the 10 Year delivers.
• Is the 11 Year 111 Proof still available? In limited quantities through specialty retailers.