The Boss Hog XII

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Forged in the fires of creation, with Ancient Aztec flavors.
The Boss Hog XII

Feather & Flame

Single

Barrel

Barrel

Strength

World's First

Cask Finish
XII

Every year, The Boss Hog embarks on a new saga of Whiskey, pushing the boundaries of craft and cask to create a one-of-a-kind Single Barrel Rye Whiskey. The twelfth edition of this stupendous series, Feather & Flame, is no exception.​

Inspired by ancient rituals of Mesoamerica, Feather & Flame unites the wild fermentation of pulque with the rich, peppery chocolate of xocoatl. After an era aging in New American Oak, our best Straight Rye Whiskey is finished in a pulque curado de cacao barrel - where earthy complexity, rich cacao, and the flavors of a trifecta of Mexican pepper are forged with the bold character of Straight Rye Whiskey.

The result - an edition that ascends to new sensory heights. Limited Edition, Bottled at Proof, and crowned with a handmade pewter pig topper, The Boss Hog XII: Feather & Flame is the twelfth divine chapter in The Boss Hog collection — rebellion, ritual, and Rye in one legendary bottle.

tasting notes
Nose

Caramel, dark chocolate and orange zest​.

Palate

Bright citrus leads the way, balanced by soft oak and cocoa with a subtle earthy spice in the background​.

Finish

Savory cacao gives way to herbaceous chili pepper​.

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