WhistlePig The Boss Hog VI: The Samurai Scientist Umeshu Barrel-Finished Rye (Barrel 8)

Made using koji during fermentation and finished in barrels seasoned with umeshu a plum liqueur. Earthy and a bit mysterious with sandalwood incense cedar smoke eucalyptus barrel char and sweet aromas of vanilla taffy key lime pie and lemon oil. There’s a lot of dry oak on the palate but it’s balanced with chewy herbs lapsang souchong tea pistachio orange peel milk chocolate fennel and peppery spice. The finish is long spiced and herbal with licorice mint eucalyptus and dry oak. Collectible