Wigle Pork Rye (Port Cask Finished Straight Rye Whiskey)
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Approximately 3 years base rye, 2.5-3 years port barrel finish
Rye
Wigle Whiskey
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Nose
Powerful nose, prominent port wine character, honey, sugar-forward cereal notes, Welch's grape jelly, grape notes
Palate
Mouth-coating, oily, creamy texture, port character comes through beautifully while maintaining whiskey identity, well-balanced sweetness without being a sugar bomb
Finish
Smooth with port wine influence
Overall Score
4.2 / 5
A sophisticated port-finished rye that elegantly bridges bourbon and rye drinkers with its fortified wine sweetness and weight while preserving whiskey structure—an excellent gateway expression.
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Perfection
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