It’s wild that the Beyond Bourbon is more expensive than this Piggyback but it’s sounding like the Piggyback is great and far out performing the latter. Great to hear!! Worth a $50 pickup!! Cheers
I bought two a couple weeks ago, to me at the price point it’s a bunker worthy for a six year. It reminds of fantastic breakfast waffle or pancake. Also it’s less than 50 in the TN market. It’s 46 here.
Dangit...I literally almost bought this today, but went with a 4 Year Willet Estate Rye instead, because I just have a hard time finding that normally. I think this may be my next purchase...the price is VERY good for the age, and Whistle Pig are solid enough to warrant trying it.
Still a good snag on the Willett Rye, we both enjoy that one. Keeping the PiggyBack Bourbon on your list to buy soon is a great idea! Thanks for watching 🥃
I bought this last night and have had three pours so far. Each one gets worse. The upper pallet has a lot of bitter/sour, the middle is Ok, and then it finishes with a chemically turpentine note. I don’t get any of the oak influenced Carmel you guys are talking about. I couldn’t even finish my glass this afternoon. I really enjoy Larceny, Willet, Regier (my fave), and even tho I’m not a rye guy, 6yr and 10 yr Pig is awesome. Is there a such thing as getting a bad bottle? I really had big hopes about this bottle.
Sure there's definitely a chance for a "bad bottle" but it's also just possible this one wasn't for you. It's worth noting that this is a blend of MGP bourbon and WhistlePig's own bourbon. If you have had other 6+ year bourbon from MGP and liked it, this may be indicative that the WhistlePig Bourbon itself isn't something you dig. Thanks for sharing! Cheers 🥃
I had the same experience. Maybe my taste buds are different. I'm still developing my niche. The best tasting straight for me so far are High West (normal bourbon not Campfire or anything else) and small batch 4 Rose's. I also enjoy Elijah, Knob Creek (Rye as well) among a few others. I've yet to dabble into higher end blends of any distiller. Whenever I name something, I mean something you can basically pick off the shelf anywhere. I'm curious to try the Evan Williams Bottled in Bond for $22. A risk, but I'm simply curious.
And no one asked why this is not a STRAIGHT bourbon. I'm curious. Straight bourbons can't have additives such as flavorings or colorings. Does Piggyback bourbon have additives?
If the label says "bourbon" it cannot have additives or flavoring added to it. The "straight" designation (in reference to bourbon) would indicate that it is over four years old; or, of course, over two years old but bearing an age-statement if less than four. Good point, though, and something that rye drinkers should also pay attention to--as rye is not legally protected in the same way as bourbon. Thanks for watching! 🥃
Great review! Bought this as a gift for my daughter’s boyfriend. Hope he likes it as much as you both do!
I hope so too!
$40 in CT. Just bought my second bottle today. One of the smoothest 100 proof I’ve tasted to date.
It’s wild that the Beyond Bourbon is more expensive than this Piggyback but it’s sounding like the Piggyback is great and far out performing the latter. Great to hear!! Worth a $50 pickup!! Cheers
The PiggyBack Bourbon definitely stood out for us. Thanks for watching, and for (always) engaging in the comments, Robert! 🥃
I bought two a couple weeks ago, to me at the price point it’s a bunker worthy for a six year. It reminds of fantastic breakfast waffle or pancake. Also it’s less than 50 in the TN market. It’s 46 here.
Great thoughts--and a great price as well! Cheers, Anton! 🥃
$45 here in Vermont
@@BetterYouThanMe77 damn dude! I live in Chattanooga, TN and saw it for $50 at my nearby liquor store
Your bottle must be different than mine as my bottle says "distilled in Vermont, Kentucky, Indiana.
Dangit...I literally almost bought this today, but went with a 4 Year Willet Estate Rye instead, because I just have a hard time finding that normally. I think this may be my next purchase...the price is VERY good for the age, and Whistle Pig are solid enough to warrant trying it.
Still a good snag on the Willett Rye, we both enjoy that one. Keeping the PiggyBack Bourbon on your list to buy soon is a great idea! Thanks for watching 🥃
"everyone needs a fluffer" 😂😂😂
I'm intrigued by this bottle now. Will grab it if I see it.
How some of this stuff makes it by the editor is a mystery, Maz! 🤣
@@WeeklyWhiskey I just assumed your editor was under the influence
I bought this last night and have had three pours so far. Each one gets worse. The upper pallet has a lot of bitter/sour, the middle is Ok, and then it finishes with a chemically turpentine note. I don’t get any of the oak influenced Carmel you guys are talking about. I couldn’t even finish my glass this afternoon. I really enjoy Larceny, Willet, Regier (my fave), and even tho I’m not a rye guy, 6yr and 10 yr Pig is awesome. Is there a such thing as getting a bad bottle? I really had big hopes about this bottle.
Sure there's definitely a chance for a "bad bottle" but it's also just possible this one wasn't for you. It's worth noting that this is a blend of MGP bourbon and WhistlePig's own bourbon. If you have had other 6+ year bourbon from MGP and liked it, this may be indicative that the WhistlePig Bourbon itself isn't something you dig. Thanks for sharing! Cheers 🥃
I had the same experience. Maybe my taste buds are different. I'm still developing my niche. The best tasting straight for me so far are High West (normal bourbon not Campfire or anything else) and small batch 4 Rose's. I also enjoy Elijah, Knob Creek (Rye as well) among a few others. I've yet to dabble into higher end blends of any distiller. Whenever I name something, I mean something you can basically pick off the shelf anywhere. I'm curious to try the Evan Williams Bottled in Bond for $22. A risk, but I'm simply curious.
And no one asked why this is not a STRAIGHT bourbon. I'm curious. Straight bourbons can't have additives such as flavorings or colorings. Does Piggyback bourbon have additives?
If the label says "bourbon" it cannot have additives or flavoring added to it. The "straight" designation (in reference to bourbon) would indicate that it is over four years old; or, of course, over two years old but bearing an age-statement if less than four. Good point, though, and something that rye drinkers should also pay attention to--as rye is not legally protected in the same way as bourbon. Thanks for watching! 🥃