WhistlePig The Boss Hog VIII: LapuLapu's Pacific Single Barrel Rye Whiskey

WhistlePig The Boss Hog VIII: LapuLapu's Pacific Single Barrel Rye WhiskeyAn epic chapter in the world's most celebrated rye series WhistlePig The Boss Hog VIII: LapuLapu's Pacific is a single barrel, barrel strength rye whiskey double finished in high toast, small batch, single island Philippine Rum casks. Named for the legendary Filipino warrior who defeated Magellan, this is a profound statement of strength, independence, and extraordinary complexity. ABV: 52. 4%53. 3% (104. 8106. 6 proof, varies by barrel) Size: 750ml

An epic chapter in the world's most celebrated rye series — WhistlePig The Boss Hog VIII: LapuLapu's Pacific is a single barrel, barrel-strength rye whiskey double-finished in high toast, small-batch, single-island Philippine Rum casks. Named for the legendary Filipino warrior who defeated Magellan, this is a profound statement of strength, independence, and extraordinary complexity.

ABV: 52.4%–53.3% (104.8–106.6 proof, varies by barrel)  |  Size: 750ml

Tasting Notes
Nose: Deep rye spice, tropical fruit, warm oak, hints of coconut and vanilla
Palate: Powerfully complex — bold rye, warm baking spice, delicate tropical notes, caramel, dried fruit
Finish: Long, rich, and layered — spice and tropical sweetness intertwined with aged oak

FAQs

What makes the Philippine Rum cask finish unique?
High toast, small-batch, single-island Philippine Rum casks add warm spice and delicate tropical notes to an already deeply complex, well-aged rye — a finish unlike anything else in the Boss Hog series.

Is every bottle the same proof?
No — as a true single barrel release, each bottle is bottled at barrel strength between 104.8 and 106.6 proof, making every bottle unique.

How does it fit in the Boss Hog series?
Boss Hog VIII is the Pacific chapter of WhistlePig's around-the-world journey — a sequel to Boss Hog VII: Magellan's Atlantic, completing the global odyssey.