WhistlePig

WhistlePig Farm in Shoreham, Vermont is the most celebrated rye whiskey producer in the United States — a farm distillery built on the belief that rye deserves the same reverence that single malt Scotch commands. Founded in 2007, established its reputation on exceptional sourced Canadian rye before building its own distillery and farm program. Today WhistlePig both sources and distills, using estate-grown rye from the 500-acre farm for its FarmStock program. Wooden Cork ships the full WhistlePig lineup nationwide including Boss Hog limited releases.

WhistlePig 10 Year (100% rye, 10 years American oak, 100 proof — bold peppery spice, dried fruit, vanilla, long complex finish). 12 Year Old World (10 Year finished in Madeira, Sauternes, and port casks — sweetness, dried fruit, wine-like complexity). 15 Year (Vermont white oak, 15 years — deep oak integration, vanilla, toasted coconut, caramelized wood sugar, a benchmark for aged American rye). FarmStock (estate Vermont rye blended with aged sourced rye, progressive Crop series). PiggyBack (6-year, 96.56 proof — lighter, cocktail-friendly entry into the brand). Boss Hog (annual ultra-limited cask strength, extraordinary age statements and unique cask finishes — among the most collectible and highest-rated American whiskey releases each year). Browse all rye whiskey, rare and allocated spirits, and custom engraving at Wooden Cork.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does WhistlePig distill their own whiskey?

WhistlePig both distills and sources. The core 10, 12, and 15 Year expressions primarily use sourced Canadian rye whiskey, while the FarmStock series uses estate-grown rye from their Vermont farm blended with aged sourced stock. The Boss Hog series draws from various sources depending on the edition. Dave Pickerell and successor Meghan Ireland have been transparent about the sourcing throughout the brand’s history.

What makes WhistlePig 15 Year special?

The 15 Year uses Vermont white oak — younger, more reactive barrels from WhistlePig’s own farm — producing a more aggressive oak character than standard American white oak. At 15 years, the integration is remarkable: vanilla, toasted coconut, caramelized wood sugar, and deep spice. It is one of the few American ryes that can be discussed in the same breath as premium aged Scotch in terms of complexity.

What is Boss Hog and how do I buy it?

Boss Hog is WhistlePig’s annual ultra-limited cask strength release — typically one edition per year, often with Mizunara or other unusual cask finishes, and age statements of 10+ years. These sell through within hours of release. Wooden Cork acquires Boss Hog allocations each year — check current stock in the collection above.