WhistlePig The Boss Hog VIII: LapuLapu’s Pacific Rye 750ml

Product Description
Uncompromising, bold, and unapologetically unique—WhistlePig The Boss Hog VIII: LapuLapu’s Pacific Rye is an ultra-rare single-barrel rye that pushes the boundaries of whiskey innovation. This 750ml 2021 edition honors Filipino hero LapuLapu, with Straight Rye Whiskey aged for 17 years and finished in high-toast barrels that previously held small-batch Philippine rum. Bottled at barrel strength with no chill filtration, this whiskey delivers massive flavor and remarkable complexity—now available at blackbook.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Rich notes of toasted coconut, vanilla bean, and tropical fruit layered over warm spice

• Palate: Full-bodied and robust, showcasing rye spice, molasses, baked pineapple, and hints of leather

• Finish: Exceptionally long and warming with lingering oak, dark fruit, and a whisper of rum sweetness

Awards:

• Chairman’s Trophy – Ultimate Spirits Challenge

• Platinum – SIP Awards

• Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Region: Vermont, USA
ABV: ~52.5% (varies slightly by barrel)
Volume: 750ml

Why You'll Love It:
Boss Hog VIII is more than a whiskey—it’s an adventure in a bottle. Each release in the Boss Hog series is known for its rare finishes and dramatic complexity, and LapuLapu’s Pacific Rye is no exception. Finished in exotic rum casks and bottled from a single barrel, it offers connoisseurs and collectors a one-of-a-kind rye with depth, power, and global inspiration.

Perfect For:

• Collectors of rare, barrel-strength whiskey

• Sipping neat or with a splash to explore the layered finish

• Gifting whiskey aficionados who appreciate global expressions

• Marking milestones and special celebrations with something extraordinary

Order now at blackbook, your trusted online liquor store.