The Independent, the Third Edition of Boss Hog, is a celebration of the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation. This is our first Rye Whiskey finished in Hogshead 250-liter Scotch casks “the largest barrels in the business enhanced with new American oak heads.

The result is extraordinary: a fine balance between complex spices and delicate nuance. Punchy, massive, and unrelenting, The Independent showcases the harmonious flavor achieved when two of the worlds loudest whiskeys – Rye and Peated Scotch – find perfection in one another. A love story like no other.

NOSE

Oak and vanilla are predominant on the nose, with undertones of mint, caramel, and baking spice.

PALATE

Warm and bold, with lots of spices. Very faint hints of peat and smoke. Slightly earthy.

FINISH

Surprisingly easy drinking for 125 proof with a long, warm, spicy finish

5 reviews for WhistlePig The Boss Hog III The Independent Straight Rye Whiskey

Rated 5 out of 5

Serena Bianchi (verified owner) – May 2, 2025

Bought for palomas. Kept it straight. Lime zest, pepper lift, clean mineral finish.
Rated 4 out of 5

Leandro Duarte (verified owner) – June 1, 2025

Dessert pour without the sugar crash. Dried apricot, honeycomb, almond hush.
Rated 5 out of 5

Theo Laurent (verified owner) – July 1, 2025

Weeknight pour that punches up. Vanilla thread, toasted grain, tidy fade.
Rated 5 out of 5

Keegan Doyle (verified owner) – July 16, 2025

Planned to share. Didn’t. Dark cherry, cocoa nib, oak spice. Silky stride.
Rated 5 out of 5

Wesley Porter (verified owner) – August 28, 2025

Grabbed for batch cocktails. Neat won. Herb garden, pepper tickle, tidy goodbye.