This morning, until the sun burnt away the fog, we had temporarily forgotten there was any season in Vermont other than “mud”. Now, however, as spring closes her eyes in favor of a dryer summer, we recall our favorite tragic heroine who accompanies one of the greatest scores of all time: The Rite of Spring.

This Old World orchestral triumph is unified by a single idea: the mystery and great surge of the creative power of Spring. WhistlePig Whiskey Master Distiller Dave Pickerell often describes the new 12 Year Old World release as a “symphony”, and his creative powers were certainly at work when he dreamed up the perfect ratio for the marriage liquid.

So today, the final #FinallyRyeday of Spring, we recommend finding your favorite musical accompaniment – Old World or New. Whether you prefer the stringed instruments that accompany the Sauternes Finish, or more powerful bass notes with the Port, sit back, breathe deeply, and let the symphony carry you away.