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A whiskey forged in fire and ancient Aztec flavor.
Feather & Flame
Single
Barrel
World's First
Every year, The Boss Hog charts new territory in whiskey, pushing the limits of craft and cask to create a one-of-a-kind single barrel Rye. Recognized as the most collectible North American whiskey, The Boss Hog XII: Feather & Flame is no exception.
Inspired by the sacred ceremonial drinks of Mesoamerica, Feather & Flame unites the wild fermentation of pulque with the spiced chocolaty depth of xocoatl. Back on the Farm, we recreated these ancient flavors in a pulque curado de cacao, infused with cacao nibs and dried chilis, then used it to season barrels before finishing our Straight Rye in this world’s-first expression. The result? Aztec flavors forged in the fires of creation.
The first pour opens with dark chocolate and orange zest, gives way to bright citrus, oak, and cocoa on the palate, and finishes with a touch of chili heat and fresh herbs. Unapologetically unique, Bottled at Proof, and Pulque-Finished to Perfection, Feather & Flame is the twelfth divine chapter in The Boss Hog saga—rebellion, ritual, and Rye in one legendary bottle.
Caramel, dark chocolate and orange zest.
Bright citrus leads the way, balanced by soft oak and cocoa with a subtle earthy spice in the background.
Savory cacao gives way to herbaceous chili pepper.
“One of the top dogs in rye whiskey…. If you’re gonna sip neat or on the rocks, this is it."
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"The world's best rye. Always have it on hand."
"10/10. Best whiskey. No one in my opinion compares."
“Smooth flavorful quality - one of our favorite indulgences.”
"Easily one of the smoothest whiskeys I've ever had. The Boss Hog is out of this world good!"
"Amazing depth of flavor with that whiskey bite that keeps us coming back for more."
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Previous Boss Hog Rye Adventures
The Juggernaut
single barrel | barrel strength | world's first cask finish
Finished in Thandai Barrels crafted with spices from the Khari Baoli Indian spice market.
The Commandments
single barrel | barrel strength | twice finished well aged rye
Whiskey enlightenment captured with two entirely original barrel finishes.
Siren's Song
single barrel | barrel strength | world's first cask finish
An odyssey of aromas with two original finishes of Fig Nectar and Scratch Tentura.
The Samurai Scientist
single barrel | barrel strength | finished in umeshu barrels
The Boss Hog Edition 六 is the first American Whiskey finished using Japanese Umeshu, the result of a true collaboration between WhistlePig and Kitaya brewery on Japan’s Kyushu island.
Magellan’s Atlantic
single barrel | barrel strength | 2 uncharted cask finishes
After seventeen years of slumber in American Oak, this exquisite whiskey is subject to 2 uncharted cask finishes.
LapuLapu’s Pacific
single barrel | barrel strength | double finish in aged rum casks
In honor of our new hero, this rare edition sees a double finish in high toast, small batch, single island Philippine Rum casks, adding layers of warm spice and delicate tropical notes to an already deeply complex, well aged Rye Whiskey.
