{"product_id":"whistlepig-canadian-rye-whisky-the-boss-hog-viii-lapulapus-pacific-103-5-750ml","title":"WhistlePig The Boss Hog VIII LapuLapu's Pacific Canadian Rye Whiskey 750ml, The Warrior's Cask. Cask Strength. Unrepeatable.","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#0d0d0d;border-left:4px solid #c9a84c;padding:14px 18px;margin-bottom:24px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#f0e6c8;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eCask strength. Single barrel. Finished in high-toast Philippine rum casks. Named for LapuLapu, the warrior who never surrendered. This is the Boss Hog VIII, and it is exactly as bold as that sounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eNamed for a Warrior. Built for Collectors Who Demand the Extraordinary.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery year, WhistlePig releases a Boss Hog expression that pushes the boundaries of what rye whiskey can be. The Boss Hog VIII: LapuLapu's Pacific is named for the legendary Filipino chieftain LapuLapu, the first native hero of the Philippines, who defeated the forces of Ferdinand Magellan in 1521 and became a symbol of resistance, courage, and unyielding strength. It is a fitting name for a whiskey this bold. Built on WhistlePig's signature Canadian rye backbone, this cask-strength, single-barrel release is finished in high-toast Philippine rum casks, bringing a tropical richness and molasses depth to the rye's natural spice and complexity that is unlike anything else in the Boss Hog series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 103.5 proof and cask strength, this is not a whiskey for the timid. It is a whiskey for the collector who wants the full, unfiltered expression of what WhistlePig and a Philippine rum cask can produce together. Every bottle is unique. Every pour is a statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramelized sugar, dark molasses, and vanilla up front, with tropical fruit, citrus peel, and warm baking spice riding on the bold cask-strength rye backbone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful and layered, dark molasses and caramelized sugar lead into rye spice, toasted oak, citrus peel, and a deep rum cask sweetness that weaves through every note with remarkable precision for 103.5 proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warm, and commanding, rye spice and dark molasses linger alongside toasted oak and a tropical sweetness that fades slowly and leaves you wanting more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat, undiluted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour 1 oz into a crystal Glencairn glass and give it 5 full minutes. At cask strength, the complexity unfolds in waves. This is the definitive way to experience LapuLapu's Pacific.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith a few drops of still water:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 5 drops only. The water tames the proof just enough to open the tropical rum cask notes and bring the citrus peel forward. Transformative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Warrior's Old Fashioned:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 oz Boss Hog VIII, 1 sugar cube, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, orange peel, over a single large ice cube. The rum cask finish makes this one of the most extraordinary Old Fashioneds you will ever build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift it:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Boss Hog VIII is the whiskey gift that stops a collector in their tracks. Named for a legend, finished in Philippine rum casks, bottled at cask strength. There is nothing else like it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boss Hog series is WhistlePig's annual showcase of what rye whiskey can achieve when constraints are removed. Each release is cask strength, single barrel, and finished in a cask chosen specifically to push the expression in an unexpected direction. For the eighth installment, WhistlePig chose high-toast Philippine rum casks, a decision that brings the tropical richness of Pacific rum culture into direct conversation with the bold, spicy character of Canadian rye whiskey. The result is a whiskey that honors LapuLapu's legacy: bold, complex, and utterly uncompromising. The high-toast process on the rum casks intensifies the caramelization of the wood sugars, adding layers of dark molasses and tropical fruit that standard rum cask finishes simply cannot replicate. This is a collector's bottle in every sense of the word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canadian Rye Whiskey, Cask Strength, Single Barrel, Limited Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e WhistlePig Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoreham, Vermont, USA (Canadian rye base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51.75% (103.5 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-toast Philippine rum casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boss Hog Series, Annual Limited Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 607615\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff8e7;border:2px solid #c9a84c;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy From The Booze Outlet\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔒 \u003cstrong\u003eSecure checkout:\u003c\/strong\u003e SSL encrypted, 100% safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📦 \u003cstrong\u003eShips in 1 to 2 business days:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast, discreet packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪪 \u003cstrong\u003eAge-verified delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Must be 21+ to purchase and receive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏆 \u003cstrong\u003ePremium spirits specialists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curated selection, expert sourcing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💬 \u003cstrong\u003eReal customer support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Questions? 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