The Boss Hog XIII: The Golden Pharaoh

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A rye whiskey, unearthed and finished with flavors of Ancient Egypt
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Every year, The Boss Hog reimagines what Rye can be. For its thirteenth chapter, inspiration comes from a land we've never explored before: Egypt.

The Golden Pharaoh begins as a Straight Rye Whiskey, matured in new American Oak before finishing in barrels seasoned with Egyptian black honey and tiger nut, two ingredients that trace back to Ancient Egypt and remain staples of the region today. What emerges is opulent and bottled at full strength, opening with brown sugar and toasted almond before settling into deep molasses sweetness, baking spice, and a long, unhurried finish.

Crowned with a pewter topper modeled after its namesake, King Tut, and resting in a gift box fit for a tomb worth discovering, The Golden Pharaoh still answers to the same Five Promises every Boss Hog edition is measured against: Single Barrel, Bottled at Proof, Powerfully Complex, Distinctly Unique From Anything We've Done Before, and Stupendous.

Thirteen chapters deep, this one raises the bar all over again. Has there ever been a more legendary Rye? We sphinx not.

tasting notes
Nose
The Boss Hog XIII: The Golden Pharaoh

Brown sugar, cinnamon, and toasted almond, with a rich, pastry like warmth.

Palate
The Boss Hog XIII: The Golden Pharaoh

Deep molasses gives way to honey sweetness, balanced by baking spice and black pepper.

Finish

Toasted almond returns alongside fresh oatmeal, settling into a long, warming close.

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