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The WhistlePig Boss Hog XII: Feather & Flame is the twelfth edition of WhistlePig’s renowned Boss Hog series, featuring a straight rye whiskey finished in two unique casks: Brazilian Amburana and Caribbean Teakwood. At 106.2 proof, this release blends bold spice, tropical sweetness, and smoke into one of the most complex WhistlePig bottles to date. |
Feather & Flame is the latest entry in WhistlePig’s long-running Boss Hog series; a collection that celebrates innovation and individuality in American whiskey. This twelfth release is a straight rye whiskey that’s double-finished in rare Brazilian Amburana and Caribbean Teakwood casks, creating a bold profile that balances spice, sweetness, and smoke.
At 106.2 proof (53.1% ABV), it’s powerful yet refined, and like every Boss Hog before it, bottled as a single barrel, barrel strength release. Each bottle comes topped with the series’ signature metal stopper, this time featuring a winged pig rising from fire and ash.
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WhistlePig’s Boss Hog XII pushes experimentation further than ever before. Previous editions explored everything from rum and mead casks to Japanese umeshu and Spanish oak. Feather & Flame continues this legacy with a dual-cask finish that’s both creative and technical.
Brazilian Amburana wood adds cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking spice warmth.
Caribbean Teakwood introduces smoky, resinous depth and subtle sweetness.
The result is a whiskey that lives up to its name; bright, fiery, and smooth all at once.
WhistlePig describes Feather & Flame as one of the most balanced and layered whiskeys they’ve ever released.
Nose: Toasted oak, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla bean with a hint of tropical fruit
Palate: Caramelized sugar, clove, and smoked pineapple with undertones of teakwood and pepper
Finish: Long and dry, with lingering spice, smoke, and sweet oak
Feather & Flame is a single barrel, barrel strength release, meaning every bottle is one-of-a-kind. Like all Boss Hog editions, availability is extremely limited, with each bottle individually numbered and sealed with the collectible pewter topper.
Given the cult following of the Boss Hog line, expect this release to sell out quickly and resurface on secondary markets at premium prices.
For serious whiskey enthusiasts or collectors, Feather & Flame is a must-have. It’s priced at $599.99, aligning with other high-end limited releases, but offers standout complexity through its dual wood finishing.
For most drinkers, it represents a chance to taste WhistlePig’s craftsmanship at full creative tilt: a whiskey that fuses innovation with tradition.
Whether you open it or hold it, this bottle will only grow in prestige and rarity.
Boss Hog XII continues WhistlePig’s tradition of turning rye whiskey into something experimental, collectible, and distinctly American. Feather & Flame isn’t just another high-proof rye—it’s a statement of what modern whiskey making can be when bold ideas meet precise execution.
It’s whiskey that honors craftsmanship but isn’t afraid to evolve. And that’s exactly what Whiskey Wednesday is all about.
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