A rare and uncompromising 12 Year Old rye, the second volume of the Encyclopedia of Rye beckons scholars deeper into WhistlePig's whiskey reserves, where archived barrels express the complexity earned with each new year. Hand-selected from just 22 barrels, this exceptional release delivers bold spice, rich oak, and deep complexity - the volume catalogues distinct flavour compounds developing in each individual barrel. Like Boss Hog, the Encyclopedia of Rye is a single barrel, cask strength whiskey, with each expression paying homage to WhistlePig’s home in Vermont and each barrel named after a township, mountain, river or native plant in the state.