WhistlePig The Badonkadonk 25 Year Small Batch Pot Still Malt Whiskey
WhistlePig The Badonkadonk 25 Year Small Batch Pot Still Malt Whiskey
WhistlePig, the Vermont farm distillery that built its reputation on rye, goes deep into the warehouse for The Badonkadonk — a 25-year-old small batch malt whiskey drawn from pot still stock. A quarter century in oak puts this release among the oldest whiskeys ever to carry the WhistlePig name, bottled in limited small-batch quantities for the collectors who chase the far end of the age spectrum.
Twenty-five years of maturation show in every layer: deep malt sweetness folds into toffee, dried fig, and dark chocolate, while decades of oak bring leather, toasted spice, and baked orchard fruit. The pot still character keeps the texture rich and rounded, carrying the whiskey to a long, slowly fading finish of cocoa and old wood.
Ultra-aged malt whiskey at this age statement rarely surfaces, and rarely lingers — this is a trophy pour for milestone occasions and a serious centerpiece for any whiskey collection or once-in-a-lifetime gift. Shelve it alongside other WhistlePig expressions and the rare whiskeys in the Gifted Pour collection. Ships to most US states. Adult-signature required at delivery.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
Twenty-five years in oak is a milestone in itself, which makes this small batch pot still malt whiskey a natural fit for the moments that deserve one: a retirement, a fiftieth birthday, a partnership made official, or a collector's shelf that needs a true centerpiece. WhistlePig, the Vermont farm distillery best known for rye, went deep into its warehouse for this release, and the age shows. Expect rich malted barley, dried fig, and dark honey on the nose, then toffee, dark chocolate, and baked orchard fruit carried by the rounded weight of pot still spirit. The finish is very long, trailing cocoa, old oak, and a whisper of tobacco. It suits the recipient who sips slowly and enjoys giving a pour time to open. A tulip glass, ten minutes of patience, and perhaps a few drops of water will reveal more fruit and malt sweetness. Bottled in limited small-batch quantities, it feels considered rather than obvious, a gift that says you know their taste and that the occasion matters.
Pairs well with
- Dark chocolate squares — The whiskey's dark chocolate palate and lingering cocoa finish mirror the bittersweet depth of a good bar.
- Aged Gouda cheese board — The cheese's nutty, caramelized character meets the toffee and rich malted barley notes head-on.
- Milestone retirement celebration — A whiskey shaped by twenty-five years in oak, with a very long and warming finish, suits a toast to a career built over decades.
Questions about this bottle
What is The Badonkadonk made from?
It is a malt whiskey made from malted barley and drawn from pot still stock. That sets it apart from the rye whiskeys WhistlePig, a Vermont farm distillery, built its reputation on.
How old is this whiskey and what does that age bring?
It carries a 25 year age statement. That quarter century in oak shows as leather, toasted spice, and baked orchard fruit layered over deep malt sweetness, toffee, dried fig, and dark chocolate, with a long finish of cocoa and old wood.
What is the best way to drink it?
Pour it neat into a tulip-shaped glass and give it about ten minutes to open. A few drops of spring water loosen the oak and bring the dried fruit and malt forward. If you prefer it chilled, use a single large cube to slow dilution and protect the finish.
What size is the bottle, and is it a good gift?
It is a 750 ml bottle. As a 25-year-old small batch release bottled in limited quantities, it suits milestone occasions and makes a serious centerpiece for a whiskey collector or a once-in-a-lifetime gift.
