WhistlePig Snout to Tail 10 Year Toasted Straight Bourbon
Straight Bourbon Whiskey | USA | Aged 10 Years | Finished in Vermont Oak & Smoked Maple Toasted Barrels | 44% ABV (88 Proof) | 750 mL
Process & Profile
WhistlePig Snout to Tail 10 Year Toasted Straight Bourbon is aged for a full decade in new charred oak barrels before undergoing a unique finishing process. Each barrel is fitted with two differently treated heads: one medium-toasted Vermont oak (“snout”), and one smoked maple head (“tail”). During finishing, both sides are exposed to the whiskey, creating a dual influence of toasted oak and maple smoke. Bottled at 88 proof, it balances approachability with layered depth.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Honey, brown sugar, vanilla, toasted cashew, and subtle citrus
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Palate: Sweet caramel, roasted almond, baked cornbread, and gentle oak spice
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Finish: Lingering butterscotch, cedar, wheat bread crust, and warm spice
What Makes It Special
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A true 10-year age statement, offering maturity and depth
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Innovative “snout to tail” method using dual barrel heads for layered oak and smoked maple influence
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Bottled at 44% ABV, striking a balance between smoothness and flavor concentration
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Combines Kentucky bourbon heritage with WhistlePig’s Vermont-based innovation
How to Enjoy
Enjoy neat to experience the balance of toasted oak and maple sweetness, or add a splash of water to highlight its spice and cedar notes. A large ice cube softens the sweetness while maintaining structure. Also excellent in an Old Fashioned or similar bourbon-forward cocktail.
FAQ
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What is WhistlePig Snout to Tail 10 Year Toasted Straight Bourbon aged in?
It is aged for 10 years in new charred oak, then finished in barrels with dual toasted heads—Vermont oak and smoked maple. -
What is the proof of WhistlePig Snout to Tail 10 Year Toasted Straight Bourbon?
WhistlePig Snout to Tail 10 Year Toasted Straight Bourbon is bottled at 44% ABV (88 proof). -
How does WhistlePig Snout to Tail 10 Year Toasted Straight Bourbon taste?
Expect honey, brown sugar, caramel, roasted almond, baked cornbread, and cedar with a warm, toasty finish. -
What makes WhistlePig Snout to Tail 10 Year Toasted Straight Bourbon unique?
Its dual barrel head finishing method adds complexity, blending Vermont oak toast with smoked maple for layered flavor. -
How should WhistlePig Snout to Tail 10 Year Toasted Straight Bourbon be served?
Best neat, with a splash of water, or over a large ice cube; also works well in rich bourbon cocktails.


















Steve McClure –
Unsatisfied
Super unhappy with how my order was handled, the communication and “gift wrapping” services. I ordered a bottle for my brother’s birthday, 10 year bottle nothing crazy. It came with a 6yr piggyback bottle, cool deal ordered well before his birthday with gift wrapping and a message. Easy 40th birthday gift, gonna knock it out the park, or so I thought. The week of his birthday I don’t have an expected delivery date so I send an email. “Oh we don’t have the 6yr bottle so we’re waiting on that” Why wasn’t I told this or updated? It’s going to be late, what the hell? Already not happy. The next week, “hey, your item has shipped” Great, a week late fine no problem. Item finally gets delivered, cool. Text him back and forth about it, hey thanks man blah blah blah. Did you get my note? No, what note? I wrote some sentimental shit for your 40th dude. No man there was no note. Now I’m very unhappy, wtf. Texting my brother ” well was it gift wrapped at least?” “Not really, it was in a mesh bag”. So not only did my message to my brother not get sent to him, the two bottles we’re even actually gift wrapped?! WTF?! Unsatisfied is the best way to describe how I feel. I will not be buying from The Barrel Tap again and also telling people about the poor experience I had. I’m sure the bourbon is great but this whole situation is super unprofessional so I’m leaving a 1 star review. Should have taken my money someplace else.
Mike –
Top notch, allways the best service from them there, I will definitely buy more
Michelle Dukr –
Great Bourbon!
Pre ordered WhistlePig for my Bourbon snob husband and he LOVED it!!