{"product_id":"whistlepig-11-year-rye-111-proof","title":"WhistlePig 11 Year Rye 111 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 years. 111 proof. One year beyond WhistlePig's acclaimed flagship 10 Year, at a proof that matches the age — a specific, limited expression that sits between the standard 10 Year and the Boss Hog single barrel program.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhistlePig's core 10 Year at 100 proof is one of the most celebrated straight rye whiskeys in American spirits. The 11 Year at 111 proof offers a deliberate step beyond that benchmark: one additional year of Vermont maturation plus an 11-proof increase, producing a rye that is more concentrated, more developed, and more intense than the 10 Year while maintaining WhistlePig's characteristic structure and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe 111 proof represents a specific point in the proof spectrum — high enough to deliver elevated intensity and mouthfeel compared to 100 proof, but not the extreme cask strength of the Boss Hog series. It is the 11 Year expression at the natural proof that balances WhistlePig's Vermont-matured rye character against approachability. The extra year of aging allows additional oak extraction and grain integration that the 10 Year hasn't quite achieved.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber from 11 years of Vermont maturation.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich rye spice, caramel, dried fruit, and vanilla at elevated intensity — the 111 proof amplifying the 10 Year's characteristic aromatics.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bigger and more complex than the 10 Year — grain spice, dried fruit, and oak from an extra year in Vermont barrels at higher proof delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Longer and warmer than the 10 Year — the additional year and proof producing a more sustained close.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e WhistlePig Farm, Shoreham, Vermont\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vermont Straight Rye Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 years\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 111 (55.5% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/whistlepig\"\u003eWhistlePig collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rye\"\u003erye whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 11 Year 111 Proof fit in the WhistlePig lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e WhistlePig produces expressions at 10, 12, and 15 years as its core age-statement lineup, plus the Boss Hog annual single barrel series. The 11 Year 111 Proof sits between the flagship 10 Year and the 12 Year Old World — a specific step-up expression rather than a standard release.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the proof match the age (11 Year, 111 Proof)?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a deliberate design choice — a number-matching concept that makes the expression immediately memorable and positions the proof as an intentional reflection of the age statement. It creates a clean narrative: one year older, 11 more proof points.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does this compare to WhistlePig 10 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 10 Year at 100 proof is WhistlePig's most widely available expression and benchmark rye. The 11 Year at 111 proof is bigger, bolder, and more complex — aimed at those who want more than the 10 Year delivers.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 11 Year 111 Proof still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e In limited quantities through specialty retailers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does the 11 Year 111 Proof fit in the WhistlePig lineup?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A step-up expression between the flagship 10 Year and the 12 Year Old World, sitting outside the standard age-statement lineup.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why does the proof match the age?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A deliberate design choice \\u2014 one year older, 11 more proof points. 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