WhistlePig FarmStock Rye Crop 002. WhistlePig Farm, Shoreham, Vermont the second annual release of WhistlePig’s farm-to-bottle FarmStock series, the next step toward WhistlePig’s Triple Terroir vision of whiskey distilled from estate grain, proofed with farm water, and aged in custom Vermont White Oak delivering orange zest, white chocolate, vanilla bean, and fresh pear on the nose with full-bodied spice, allspice, cinnamon, and a light, surprisingly lengthy finish of white pepper and oak.

Where Crop 001 introduced WhistlePig’s estate-distilled rye as a blending component for the first time, Crop 002 advances the farm-to-bottle story: more estate rye in the blend, a more developed farm production program, and the specific articulation of the Triple Terroir concept the three elements that WhistlePig believes define a true Vermont terroir whiskey: grain from the farm, water from the farm’s well, and barrels made from Vermont White Oak harvested from local forests.

The tasting profile of Crop 002 reflects the more refined balance the second vintage achieves: where Crop 001’s boldness came from the raw estate spirit asserting itself in the blend, Crop 002 shows a more integrated and fruit-forward expression orange zest, white chocolate, and fresh pear on the nose giving way to a full-bodied spice-forward palate with a lighter, cleaner finish than the darker, more complex Crop 001.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Orange zest, white chocolate, vanilla bean, and fresh pear with a gentle rye spice. More fruit-forward and refined than Crop 001.
• Palate: Delicate fruitiness gives way to a full-bodied burst of spice, rounded by allspice and cinnamon and balanced with a pleasant dryness.
• Finish: White pepper and oak spice leave a light and surprisingly lengthy finish. Cleaner and more precise than the darker Crop 001 close.

Specs

• Distillery: WhistlePig Farm, Shoreham, Vermont
• Program: FarmStock Triple Terroir estate grain, farm water, Vermont White Oak
• Style: Straight Rye Whiskey, FarmStock Series Crop 002
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Triple Terroir concept? WhistlePig’s vision for a true Vermont farm whiskey defined by three elements: grain grown on the WhistlePig estate, water drawn from the farm’s own well, and barrels made from Vermont White Oak harvested from local forests. Crop 002 represents a further step toward realizing this goal compared to Crop 001.
• How does Crop 002 differ from Crop 001? Crop 001 was the inaugural release bold, dark, and complex with a more prominent estate spirit character. Crop 002 shows a more refined, fruit-forward, and integrated profile as the farm’s production program matures. Each crop documents a specific year’s progress toward the Triple Terroir ideal.

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