From Sparrow’s bourbon list, the Whistle Pig Piggy Back Bourbon is an easygoing, mixable pour that brings the Whistle Pig name down to an everyday price ($14 by the pour, or $21 for a larger pour).
About Whistle Pig Piggy Back Bourbon
Whistle Pig built its reputation on rye out of its Shoreham, Vermont, farm, and the Piggy Back line is its more approachable, bar-friendly range. This six year aged, 100 proof, “high corn” bourbon is a blend of sourced bourbons along with Whistle Pig’s own home grown stock. The high-corn character keeps things sweet and rounded, which is exactly what you want in a workhorse bourbon meant for both sipping and stirring. Where the flagship Whistle Pig bottlings lean toward the collector and the slow sipper, Piggy Back was built to be a bartender’s friend, a bourbon that earns its place behind the bar without asking for a special occasion.
Tasting Notes
With its high-corn mash and 100 proof, this is a bourbon with a sweeter spin, soft vanilla and caramel up front with enough backbone to hold its own in a cocktail. The extra proof gives it presence without harshness, so it sips comfortably and mixes even better.
What to Pair It With
At 100 proof this one is a natural in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan, and it is a smart pick during our daily happy hour from 3 to 5 PM. From the Sparrow dinner menu, enjoy it neat alongside the Truffle Deviled Eggs or the American Wagyu steaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whistle Pig Piggy Back Bourbon?
It is a six year aged, 100 proof high-corn bourbon from Whistle Pig, a blend of sourced bourbons and Whistle Pig’s own home grown stock.
How much is a pour of Whistle Pig Piggy Back Bourbon at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland it is $14 by the pour, or $21 for a larger pour.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near the Whistle Pig Bourbon and the Whistle Pig Rye. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come taste it.