Whistle Pig 10yr Bourbon 750ml

That double-barrel aging really comes through—the smoky maple finish lingers in a way I haven’t tasted in other 10-year bourbons. It’s surprisingly smooth for the proof, with caramel and vanilla that don’t get overwhelmed by the wood.

The Vermont oak and smoked maple wood give this bourbon a unique smoky-sweetness that sets it apart from the usual Kentucky stuff. It’s dangerously smooth for a 10-year, with that vanilla and caramel finish lingering just right.

The smoky maple from that Vermont oak hits you right in the nose before the caramel sweetness takes over, and it lingers on the palate just long enough. Opened it for a quiet Friday night and ended up sipping it slower than any bourbon I've had in months.