Rating 95
Style
American Whiskey
Whiskey
Age Statement 17 Years
Produced In United States
ABV 52.4%
Availability Year Round
Price $500.00 
Reviewed By
Review Updated 2022-06-28

WhistlePig The Boss Hog VIII LapuLapu’s Pacific Review

Where 2020's Boss Hog VII was an example of pure decadence — all maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla — this year’s edition of WhistlePig's flagship rye arrives with a brighter, tropical fruit profile, and enjoyable undertones of caramel and molasses. The influence of the high-toast, Philippine rum barrels used to finish this release continues to unfold on the palate, matching the ABV of the cask-strength spirit and upping the tempo of the experience with each sip. There’s a clear intent to this release and the combination of base spirit and finishing cask works remarkably well. While the Boss Hog is undoubtedly pricy, this series continues to rank as one of the most interesting and enjoyable on the rye whiskey calendar.

95
POINTS
WhistlePig The Boss Hog VIII LapuLapu’s Pacific
Where 2020's Boss Hog VII was an example of pure decadence — all maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla — this year’s edition of WhistlePig's flagship rye arrives with a brighter, tropical fruit profile, and enjoyable undertones of caramel and molasses. The influence of the high-toast, Philippine rum barrels used to finish this release continues to unfold on the palate, matching the ABV of the cask-strength spirit and upping the tempo of the experience with each sip. There’s a clear intent to this release and the combination of base spirit and finishing cask works remarkably well. While the Boss Hog is undoubtedly pricy, this series continues to rank as one of the most interesting and enjoyable on the rye whiskey calendar.

Reviewed On: 12-07-2021
95
POINTS
WhistlePig The Boss Hog VIII LapuLapu’s Pacific
Where 2020's Boss Hog VII was an example of pure decadence — all maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla — this year’s edition of WhistlePig's flagship rye arrives with a brighter, tropical fruit profile, and enjoyable undertones of caramel and molasses. The influence of the high-toast, Philippine rum barrels used to finish this release continues to unfold on the palate, matching the ABV of the cask-strength spirit and upping the tempo of the experience with each sip. There’s a clear intent to this release and the combination of base spirit and finishing cask works remarkably well. While the Boss Hog is undoubtedly pricy, this series continues to rank as one of the most interesting and enjoyable on the rye whiskey calendar.

Reviewed On: 12-07-2021