From Sparrow’s rye list, the Whistle Pig Rye is the bottle that put this Vermont farm on the map, a ten year rye that sips as easily as it mixes ($23 by the pour, or $34.50 for a larger pour).
About Whistle Pig Rye
Whistle Pig launched in 2010 from a former dairy farm in Shoreham, Vermont, and its ten year rye is the flagship that built the brand’s reputation as a rye specialist. This expression is aged ten years in “toasted head” barrels that are flipped 180 degrees during the aging process for added depth and complexity. At 88 proof, it is great for mixing, but also smooth enough to be served neat or on ice. Whistle Pig made its name as a rye specialist, and this is the expression that started it all, the bottle that taught a lot of drinkers to take American rye seriously again.
Tasting Notes
A decade in toasted-head barrels gives this rye real layers, the classic rye spice and pepper you expect, framed by oak and a smooth, rounded body that keeps it from ever feeling sharp. The 88 proof makes it versatile, equally at home neat, over ice, or in a stirred cocktail.
What to Pair It With
This is the rye for a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned, and it is just as good neat in our 21+ lounge after dinner. From the Sparrow dinner menu, pair it with the American Wagyu steaks or the Sparrow-Smoked Rack.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whistle Pig Rye?
It is a 10 year, 88 proof rye whiskey from Whistle Pig in Shoreham, Vermont, aged in toasted-head barrels that are flipped 180 degrees during aging for added depth.
How much is a pour of Whistle Pig Rye at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland it is $23 by the pour, or $34.50 for a larger pour.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu alongside the Whistle Pig Bourbon and the Whistle Pig Piggy Back Bourbon. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come taste it.