WhistlePig Teams up with Sauber F1 for a Limited Edition PiggyBack Rye and a High-Stakes $1.77M Bet

WhistlePig has a new limited edition whiskey that combines the thrill of Formula 1 racing with the art of slow whiskey-making. Their latest release, the WhistlePig PiggyBack Rye: Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber Single Barrel, has been chosen by the Sauber F1 team as their official whiskey, bringing a bit of racing spirit to your glass.

WhistlePig PiggyBack Rye: Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber Single Barrel

This release is even more intriguing because WhistlePig is putting $1.77 million of the profits on the line, betting it all on the Sauber team clinching a victory in the 2024 season. It’s a high-stakes gamble that pairs perfectly with the speed and precision of F1.

WhistlePig PiggyBack Rye: Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber Single Barrel

The whiskey itself is a six-year-old rye aged in new American oak barrels, but here’s where it gets interesting: it’s finished in gin barrels from F1 driver Valtteri Bottas’ OATH Gin.

This gin, distilled from oats and apple peels in Bottas’ native Finland, adds a unique layer of flavor to the rye, bringing subtle notes of crisp apple, gentle pine, and the classic WhistlePig rye spice.

Bottled at 100.77 proof— a tribute to Bottas’ racing number, #77— this whiskey is as bold as a lap around the track.

WhistlePig PiggyBack Rye: Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber Single Barrel

This special edition bottle, priced at $59.99 per 750mL, is for those who love fast cars and fine spirits. But if you’re looking for something truly unique, two exclusive bundles are available.

The Bottas Signature Edition Bundle pairs the limited-edition bottle with WhistlePig’s fan-favorite PiggyBack 100% Rye for $169.99.

WhistlePig Bottas Signature Edition Bundle

The Bottas Ultimate Edition ups the ante with the 2023 PiggyBack Legends Series: Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake Barrel, an exclusive co-branded cap, and a PigStop Pig Pour Spout for $284.99.

WhistlePig Bottas Ultimate Edition

Whether you’re a die-hard racing fan or a whiskey enthusiast, the PiggyBack Rye: Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber Single Barrel uniquely blends your passions.

WhistlePig PiggyBack Rye: Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber Single Barrel

Imagine sipping it during a race—whether in a classic WhistlePig Highball or a Maple Old Fashioned with their 100% Rye or 100 Proof Bourbon—and letting the flavors unfold as the laps tick by.

For a little extra excitement, scanning the bottle will give you a chance to win VIP prizes from WhistlePig. You can also enter directly on the WhistlePig site.

If you’re ready to enjoy a whiskey that’s as bold and complex as F1 itself, grab a bottle of WhistlePig PiggyBack Rye: 2024 Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber Single Barrel before it speeds off the shelves.

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Judie Lipsett Stanford
Judie is the co-owner and Editor-in-Chief of Gear Diary, which she founded in September 2006. She started in 1999 writing software reviews at the now-defunct smaller.com; from mid-2000 through 2006, she wrote hardware reviews for and co-edited at The Gadgeteer. A recipient of the Sigma Kappa Colby Award for Technology, Judie is best known for her device-agnostic approach, deep-dive reviews, and enjoyment of exploring the latest tech, gadgets, and gear.

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