{"product_id":"whistlepig-roadstock-gumball-3000-rye-whiskey-limited-edition","title":"WhistlePig Roadstock Rye Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhistlePig Roadstock Rye Whiskey. WhistlePig Farm, Shoreham, Vermont — a limited edition collaboration between WhistlePig and Gumball 3000, the world's greatest road rally, celebrating the event's 22nd annual 3,000-mile journey from Toronto to Havana with a WhistlePig rye finished in Cuban Rum Casks — a whiskey literally finished on the road as WhistlePig took their warehouse mobile for the rally.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGumball 3000 is the annual road rally that sends supercar drivers, celebrities, and motorsport enthusiasts on a 3,000-mile journey across continents — equal parts race and festival, with a reputation for extravagance and spectacle at every stop. WhistlePig's collaboration for the 22nd edition found a creative production solution: the finishing process happened in transit, with the Cuban Rum Cask-finished rye whiskey traveling the rally route alongside the cars. The whiskey was finished on the road in a literal sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cuban Rum Cask finishing creates a profile similar to other Caribbean rum-finished ryes in the WhistlePig catalog, but with the specific character of Cuban rum barrels — lighter, drier, and more refined than Jamaican rum, with cane sweetness and subtle tropical notes that complement rather than overpower the PiggyBack rye's bold spice. The result maintains the fresh cinnamon, black peppercorn, and citrus character of the PiggyBack base while adding a warm rum sweetness to the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh cinnamon, black peppercorn, a hint of tangerine and grapefruit zest — the PiggyBack rye foundation with the Cuban rum cask's subtle sweetness underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerfully spicy with cocoa, cardamom, and cured leather from the rye base. The Cuban rum cask finish adds a warm sweetness that rounds the spice without suppressing it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wonderfully lengthy with baking spices, vanilla, and hints of citrus. The rum cask's contribution lingers into the 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\u003eCollaboration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gumball 3000 (22nd Annual, Toronto to Havana)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e WhistlePig PiggyBack rye\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuban Rum Casks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight Rye Whiskey, Limited Edition\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\u003eWhat is Gumball 3000?\u003c\/strong\u003e An annual international road rally founded in 1999 that sends supercars, celebrities, and motorsport enthusiasts on a 3,000-mile journey across continents. The 22nd edition traveled from Toronto to Havana. Known for combining high-performance driving with party culture and celebrity participation at every stop.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Cuban rum differ from Jamaican rum in cask finishing?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuban rum is typically lighter, drier, and more refined than Jamaican rum, which is known for its heavy funk from extended fermentation. Cuban rum cask finishing imparts a more subtle, cane-forward sweetness without the heavy molasses and fermentation character that Jamaican casks contribute.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Roadstock still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited quantities may remain — it was a limited edition collaboration release. 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