100% Pure Vermont Maple Syrup
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100% PURE VERMONT MAPLE SYRUP At WhistlePig, we strive to produce the finest rye whiskies anywhere; however, for us it is about more than whiskey - it is about supporting and encouraging value-added agricultural industries in our home-state of Vermont. Consequently, we have sought to integrate all aspects of our production into our 1,200 acre farm. For the past four years we have grown and harvested rye for use in our whiskey; last spring we began harvesting oak from our own forests to produce barrels; and in October, we opened our distillery in our 100+ year old hay barn, finally realizing our dream of producing a single-estate rye whiskey. On top of it all, we produce a Grade A ‘Robust Amber’ maple syrup from 1500 maple trees that line the hillsides around the farm. Aged in our rye barrels for 6 months, the syrup is equal in quality to our whiskies and an excellent compliment in any cocktail. SYRUP PRODUCTION Vermont is the largest maple syrup producer in the USA. Sugar Maples produce a watery sap high in sucrose during late winter and spring thaws. When tapped, one tree will produce 10-15 gallons of sap over the 6-8 week “sugaring” season. The sap is then boiled down at a “sugar house” to concentrate the sugar and maple flavor. It can take up to 50 gallons of sap to produce 1 gallon of syrup. Our syrup is aged for 6 months in our used rye whiskey barrels for even more complex flavor. ®WhistlePig Rye Whiskey, Shoreham, VT 2018 PROGRAM & AVAILABILITY For the first time, WhistlePig is making our maple syrup available to friends of the brand. Please reach out to your WhistlePig distributor or Steward of the Brand for details on availability. In addition to the maple syrup, the following are also available for featured cocktails: WhistlePig branded glassware Custom barware made from Vermont Oak Flight boards made from WhistlePig barrel staves Support for whiskey educational events MAPLE COCKTAILS Maple syrup is a potent sweetener with complex vanilla and spice flavors and a rich mouth feel that greatly enhances and compliments whiskey cocktails. Suggested recipes include: CHAMPLAIN SOUR MAPLE OLD FASHIONED 2 oz WhistlePig 10 Year 1.5 oz WhistlePig 10 Year Straight Rye Straight Rye 0.5 oz maple syrup 0.25 oz Maple Syrup 1 oz lemon juice 2-3 dashes aromatic and or- 0.5 oz red wine ange bitters Shake WhistlePig, maple syrup, and Stir until syrup dissolves. Add 1 large ice lemon juice with ice. Strain into cube and stir until chilled. Garnish with cocktail glass and float red wine. orange peel. 1 syrup bottle = 23 cocktails 1 syrup bottle = 45 cocktails ®WhistlePig Rye Whiskey, Shoreham, VT 2018.