{"product_id":"whistlepig-the-boss-hog-iii-the-independent-straight-rye-whiskey","title":"WhistlePig The Boss Hog III The Independent Straight Rye Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 years. Single barrel. Barrel strength. The third edition of WhistlePig's Boss Hog series — The Independent — named as a tribute to the independent American spirit personified by Thomas Jefferson and the founding generation. No box.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe WhistlePig Boss Hog series is the distillery's annual limited single barrel program — each edition a concept-driven, barrel-strength expression that pushes beyond the standard WhistlePig lineup. Where WhistlePig 10 Year is a consistent, refined expression, the Boss Hog series delivers single barrel intensity: higher proof, uncut, no dilution, and a specific thematic identity for each edition.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBoss Hog III: The Independent takes its name and spirit from the American founding era. The liquid itself is a 10-year Vermont straight rye whiskey — WhistlePig's signature Canadian-sourced, Vermont-matured rye at its most concentrated and individual. At barrel strength, the rye's natural spice, dried fruit, and grain complexity are delivered without the softening that standard proofing introduces. The Boss Hog IV (Black Prince) was awarded Best In Show Whiskey at the 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition; The Independent preceded it as the third edition in this acclaimed series.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich amber from 10 years of Vermont maturation.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold rye spice, caramel, dried fruit, and vanilla — the single barrel character asserting itself at barrel strength.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful and complex — rye grain spice, dried fruit, and warm oak from a decade of aging delivered at full intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and spice-forward — the Boss Hog series hallmark of a finish that rewards patience.\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 Straight Rye Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single barrel, barrel strength\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boss Hog III — The Independent\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e No box included\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\u003eWhat is the Boss Hog series?\u003c\/strong\u003e WhistlePig's annual single barrel limited release program — each edition concept-driven, barrel strength, and thematically named. The series has run from Boss Hog I (Spice Dancer) through Boss Hog VIII (Lapulapu's Pacific). Each is produced in single barrel quantities and not restocked.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Boss Hog III compare to the acclaimed Boss Hog IV?\u003c\/strong\u003e Boss Hog IV Black Prince won Best In Show Whiskey at the 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition — one of the most significant competition wins in recent American rye history. The Independent (III) preceded it; both share the Boss Hog single barrel, barrel strength program. The IV is more widely cited; the III carries the charm of a pre-fame edition.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is no box included?\u003c\/strong\u003e Some Boss Hog editions were sold without original boxes, reducing the presentation but not the liquid. This is noted for collector transparency.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Boss Hog III still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e In limited quantities. All Boss Hog editions are single barrel and strictly limited — not restocked once sold out.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the Boss Hog series?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"WhistlePig's annual single barrel limited release program \\u2014 each edition concept-driven, barrel strength, and thematically named. 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