{"product_id":"whistlepig-homestock-farmstock-rye-crop-no-004","title":"WhistlePig HomeStock FarmStock Rye Crop No. 004","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhistlePig HomeStock FarmStock Rye Crop No. 004. WhistlePig Farm, Shoreham, Vermont — the fourth FarmStock release and WhistlePig's most community-driven expression, crowd-sourced during the 2020 pandemic as thousands of fans blended three whiskey types from home, voted on the final recipe, and created the first crowd-sourced whiskey blended live — a unique 45% rye \/ 30% wheat \/ 25% barley blend delivering sweet pipe tobacco, vanilla, and orange zest on the nose with baking spices, toffee, roasted nuts, and a long, spicy finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrop 004 carries a production story unlike any other in the FarmStock series. In spring 2020, WhistlePig gave fans three component whiskeys — a 4-year-old rye, a 5-year-old wheat whiskey, and a 5-year-old barley whiskey — and asked them to blend their own ratios at home, share their results, and vote for the final recipe. The winning blend — 45% rye, 30% wheat, 25% barley — became Crop 004. The \"HomeStock\" name directly references the pandemic context: blended together, while apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe resulting grain composition is the most diverse in the FarmStock series: where Crop 001, 002, and 003 were primarily rye-forward, Crop 004 introduces significant wheat and barley components alongside the rye. The wheat contributes a light, gentle sweetness that balances the rye's natural spice character; the barley adds a malty roundness. The final blend is WhistlePig's most approachable and accessible FarmStock expression — perfect for summer sipping or with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and fruity with pipe tobacco, vanilla, and orange zest. The wheat and barley components create a softer, more accessible aromatic profile than rye-dominant FarmStock releases.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A big hit of baking spices, toffee, roasted nuts, and ripe berries. The multi-grain composition creates a wider flavor spectrum than any single-grain expression achieves.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-lasting and spicy. The rye component's natural spice character carries through the finish even at 45% of the blend.\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\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45% rye (4yr) + 30% wheat (5yr) + 25% barley (5yr)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crowd-sourced blend, 2020\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended American Whiskey, FarmStock Series Crop 004\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \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 was the Crop 004 blend determined?\u003c\/strong\u003e WhistlePig gave fans three component whiskeys and asked them to blend ratios at home, share results, and vote for the final recipe. The winning blend — 45\/30\/25 rye\/wheat\/barley — was chosen by popular vote and became the official Crop 004 release. The first crowd-sourced whiskey blended live by thousands of fans.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Crop 004 differ from earlier FarmStock releases?\u003c\/strong\u003e Crops 001–003 were predominantly rye-forward. Crop 004 introduces significant wheat (30%) and barley (25%) components that create a softer, more accessible, and more flavor-diverse profile than any previous FarmStock. The most approachable expression in the series.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How was the Crop 004 blend determined?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"WhistlePig gave fans three component whiskeys to blend at home, share results, and vote for the final recipe. 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