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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.