Whiskey maker WhistlePig started in 2007 with a simple ethos—the future will always be the best era for whiskey.
But in a moment of reflection on its past, WhistlePig decided to release a special, limited-edition 10-year straight rye bottled in a unique, porcine-shaped decanter commemorating the brand’s first “Best Rye” award a decade ago called PiggyBank Rye.
The hog-shaped bottle is a replica of 19th-century Berkshire Bitter Pig decanters. The hog-shaped decanters were produced in Cinncinati, a center for pork production, and the spout is hock-side, meaning the whiskey comes from the bottle’s rear. The pig-shaped bottles were a marketing strategy, as the animals were popular with the public. The bottle’s neck in the back also led to clever jokes. Just like those 19th-century bottles, WhistlePig wax seals the 1-liter bottles. The brand’s wordmark is raised and molded on the bottle and painted yellow, as well as “Aged 10 Years” in a complimentary font. A label with details like the whiskey’s name and proof also comes affixed on the pig’s belly.
WhistlePig will also auction off a bottle of 20-year whiskey in a genuine Berkshire Bitter Pig decanter, raising $125,000 for the Gumball 3000 Foundation, a non-profit organization devoted to creating opportunities for underprivileged youth.
Image courtesy of WhistlePig.
