WhistlePig FarmStock Beyond Bonded Bourbon 750ML

WhistlePig FarmStock Beyond Bonded Bourbon 750ML is a 100-proof (50% ABV), grain-to-glass bourbon from WhistlePig Farm in Shoreham, Vermont. Scoring 92 points from Wine Enthusiast, this marks WhistlePig's debut bourbon — a significant departure from the rye whiskey that built the brand's reputation.

Quick Facts: ABV: 50% (100 Proof)  |  Origin: Shoreham, Vermont, USA  |  Aged 4 Years, 6 Months, 16 Days  |  Distillery: WhistlePig Farm & Distillery

Production & Heritage

WhistlePig Farm & Distillery sits on 500 acres in the foothills of the Green Mountains in Shoreham, Vermont. The FarmStock Beyond Bonded Bourbon is built on a mashbill of 51% Dent corn and 49% Brasseto rye — varieties grown on the farm itself, harvested and distilled within a single season. The spirit ages for precisely four years, six months, and 16 days in char #1 barrels made from sustainably harvested Vermont oak, then is bottled at 100 proof using the farm's own well water. Each bottle carries a QR code that traces the liquid back to its specific field location, growing conditions, and aging warehouse — an uncommon level of provenance transparency in American whiskey.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fleshy stone fruit arrives first and dominates the initial impression, followed quickly by layers of cinnamon, honey, and toffee. Toasted oak lingers underneath, lending a warm, inviting depth to the nose.

Taste: The entry is rich with brown sugar and butterscotch, then the high rye content asserts itself at mid-palate with black pepper, clove, and allspice. As it develops, crisp citrus brightens the picture while tobacco, leather, and a subtle sweet corn-nut quality add savory complexity.

Finish: Long, lush, and creamy in texture with charred oak and molasses trailing off alongside a faint maple sweetness. The balance between spice and sweetness holds remarkably well through the fade.

How to Drink FarmStock Beyond Bonded

At 100 proof, this bourbon drinks well neat, though a few drops of water open up the fruit and butterscotch notes without muting the spice. Its high-rye backbone makes it versatile in cocktails. An Old Fashioned highlights the brown sugar and charred oak notes without needing much added sweetness. A Boulevardier plays off the tobacco and leather undertones, creating a rich, layered drink. A Gold Rush — bourbon, lemon, honey syrup — pairs naturally with the honey and citrus already present in the spirit.

Best For

• WhistlePig fans exploring the distillery's first-ever bourbon release
• Gifting a whiskey enthusiast who values grain-to-glass provenance
• Side-by-side tastings comparing rye-heavy bourbons against traditional corn-dominant expressions
• Anchoring a Vermont spirits tasting flight or terroir-focused whiskey discussion

Frequently Asked Questions

What does FarmStock Beyond Bonded taste like? The dominant profile leans into brown sugar, butterscotch, and fleshy fruit, balanced by assertive baking spice — clove, cinnamon, allspice — driven by the 49% rye in the mashbill. It finishes with creamy texture and notes of charred oak, leather, and a whisper of maple.

How does FarmStock Beyond Bonded compare to WhistlePig PiggyBack Rye? While PiggyBack is a 100% rye whiskey aged six years, the FarmStock Beyond Bonded is a bourbon with 51% Dent corn and 49% rye, aged just over four and a half years. The bourbon delivers more sweetness and butterscotch richness, whereas PiggyBack emphasizes herbal, peppery rye character.

Is FarmStock Beyond Bonded good for sipping neat? Yes — the 100-proof strength carries enough concentration for straight sipping without harsh heat, and the creamy texture and complex spice profile reward slow, deliberate tasting.

Where is FarmStock Beyond Bonded made? It is distilled, aged, and bottled entirely at WhistlePig Farm & Distillery in Shoreham, Vermont, using grain grown on the farm's 500-acre property and water drawn from the farm's own well.

What foods pair well with FarmStock Beyond Bonded? Smoked brisket complements the charred oak and leather notes. Vermont cheddar echoes the regional terroir and stands up to the proof. Pecan pie mirrors the brown sugar and butterscotch sweetness. Dark chocolate with sea salt amplifies the tobacco and molasses undertones. Cornbread with honey butter ties directly into the corn-driven sweetness of the mashbill.

What sizes does FarmStock Beyond Bonded come in? The standard release is available in the 750ml bottle size.

Is FarmStock Beyond Bonded worth the price? This positions as a premium craft bourbon, priced above most mass-produced bonded bourbons but justified by its fully grain-to-glass production, estate-grown ingredients, sustainably sourced Vermont oak barrels, and single-barrel traceability — factors rarely combined in a single bottle at any price tier.

Why FarmStock Beyond Bonded?

This is not just another bourbon added to a brand portfolio — it represents WhistlePig's first foray into bourbon after building its name almost exclusively on rye whiskey. The grain-to-glass provenance is genuine: the corn and rye are planted, harvested, fermented, distilled, and aged on a single Vermont farm, with each bottle's QR code allowing verification of exact field origins and warehouse conditions. A 92-point score from Wine Enthusiast validates the quality of the finished liquid. For drinkers drawn to terroir-driven spirits with a documented chain of custody from soil to glass, this expression occupies a category of its own in American whiskey.