WhistlePig Unveils The Boss Hog XIII: The Golden Pharaoh

SHOREHAM, VT (September 9, 2026) — Today, WhistlePig Whiskey, the leader in ultra-premium Rye whiskey, announces the latest release in one of America’s most collectible whiskey series, The Boss Hog XIII: The Golden Pharaoh. Beginning today, The Boss Hog XIII is available for presale for the first time, allowing whiskey enthusiasts and collectors to reserve The Boss Hog Series’ newest crown jewel ahead of its nationwide launch on Sept. 29. In another first for the series, The Boss Hog XIII originates from the continent of Africa – specifically from a recipe for tiger nut cake found on an ancient tomb that is thousands of years old. When recreated on the WhistlePig Farm, it inspired a world’s-first finish in barrels seasoned with Egyptian black honey and tiger nuts, bringing a completely new, balanced flavor to The Boss Hog series.

Looking to Ancient Egypt, The Boss Hog XIII: The Golden Pharaoh is a straight Rye whiskey that awakens from its chamber in new American Oak, before undergoing a transformative first-of-its-kind finish in barrels seasoned with Egyptian black honey and tiger nuts. Opulent, well-aged, and bottled at strength, The Boss Hog XIII has a rich, earthy sweetness and aromatic depth with its unique flavor profile:

• Nose: Robust notes of brown sugar, cinnamon, and toasted almond; pastry-esque in nature

• Palate: Deep notes of molasses come first to the palate, moving into a light honey note on the midpalate, all the while keeping just enough baking spice and black pepper character to remind you that you are drinking a rye whiskey.

• Finish: The finish leaves you with a soft note of toasted almond, harkening back to the original aromatics, but with an additional note of fresh oatmeal.

“Through our research, we came across a tiger nut cake recipe carved into the side of a tomb dating back more than 3,000 years. We learned that tiger nuts and black honey were a true taste of the Egyptian land and its people, and that really resonated with us,” said Meghan Ireland, Head Blender at WhistlePig. “We recreated the recipe on our farm and fell in love with the flavor combination. That led us to experiment with the finishing for this year’s The Boss Hog to see what those flavors could do to Rye whiskey. We were not disappointed!”

The finish draws on two ingredients with a long history in Egyptian cuisine and culture. Egyptian black honey or Asal Eswed in Arabic, is the name for sugarcane molasses in Egypt, not bee honey. This dark, rich syrup remains a staple in the region today. Tiger nuts are not actually nuts, but edible tubers with a flavor similar to almonds or coconut and are found across Egypt, Africa and the Mediterranean. Dating back to Ancient Egypt, these ingredients have long been essential, used as food, medicine and ritual offerings.

Crowning each bottle of The Boss Hog XIII is a topper inspired by The Golden Pharaoh, King Tut. This pewter topper destines the bottle for the top shelf as the Eyes of Horus look over the spirit to bring wellbeing and protection. To make this bottle worthy of a pharaoh, a select number of bottles will be crowned with an exceptionally rare gold topper, making this year’s edition a standout option for collectors.

The limited-edition The Boss Hog XIII: The Golden Pharaoh (SRP $599.99) comes in a 750ml bottle and is bottled between 102.6 – 105.6 Proof (51.3-52.8% ABV). True to The Boss Hog’s Five Promises, The Golden Pharaoh achieves balance and permanence by meeting the following requirements:

• Single Barrel

• Bottled at Proof

• Powerfully Complex

• Distinctly Unique From Anything We’ve Done Before

• Stupendous!

This expression is now available for pre-sale before becoming widely available at The Vault in Kentucky, WhistlePig’s website and the best bars, restaurants and retailers beginning Sept. 29.

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About WhistlePig Whiskey

Founded on a 500-acre farm in Shoreham, Vermont, WhistlePig is one of America’s leading independent whiskey makers and a defining force in the resurgence of Rye whiskey. From its signature aged Ryes to rare and collectible expressions such as The Boss Hog, WhistlePig combines deep respect for whiskey-making tradition with an uncompromising approach to aging, blending and finishing. Driven by a pursuit of what whiskey can become, WhistlePig continues to push the boundaries of American whiskey from its home in Vermont. For more information, head to whistlepigwhiskey.com.