WHISTLEPIG PIGGYBACK STAKE F1 TEAM SINGLE BARREL RYE LIMITED EDITION

Description

This special edition starts with WhistlePig’s signature Piggyback 100% Rye, which is aged for six years in new American oak barrels. The magic happens in the finish, where the rye is rested in OTH Gin barrels. OTH Gin, crafted by F1 racing legend Valtteri Bottas, is a unique gin from his Finnish homeland, distilled with oats and apple peels. This final maturation imparts a unique botanical and fruit-forward character to the bold rye, bottled at a race-ready 100.77 proof in a nod to Bottas’ iconic racing number, 77.

Key Specifications:

• Product: WhistlePig Piggyback Single Barrel Rye, Stake F1 Team Limited Edition
• Mash Bill: 100% Rye
• Proof | ABV: 100.77 Proof | 50.385% ABV
• Age: 6 Years
• Finishing Cask: OTH Gin Barrels
• Distillery: WhistlePig Farm and Distillery, Shoreham, VT

Brand History: The Leaders of the Rye Revolution

WhistlePig has been at the forefront of the American rye whiskey revival since its founding. Operating from a 500-acre farm in Vermont, they have tirelessly experimented with aging, finishing, and mash bills to push the boundaries of what rye whiskey can be. Their Piggyback series was created to be the ultimate cocktail-friendly rye, offering a 100% rye mash bill for a bold, spicy backbone. The Stake F1 Team collaboration is part of their Piggyback Legends Series, which partners with icons from various fields to create truly one-of-a-kind whiskey expressions.

Tasting Notes: A Unique Fusion of Rye and Botanicals

The OTH Gin barrel finish gives this 100% rye whiskey a distinctive and complex flavor profile:

• Nose: An intriguing bouquet of Red Delicious apple, resinous spruce tips, and cinnamon, with a light and subtle floral character.
• Palate: The gin barrel influence is clear, with notes of cinnamon and cedar mingling with alpine resin and delicate orchard fruit. The underlying bold spice of the 100% rye provides a perfect counterpoint.
• Finish: The finish is surprisingly delicate, with lingering floral notes reminiscent of honeysuckle and lavender.

Why This F1 Edition is a Winning Formula:

• A Unique Cask Finish: The use of OTH Gin barrels, crafted by F1 driver Valtteri Bottas, provides a completely unique, fruit-and-botanical-forward flavor profile not found in any other rye.
• A Collector’s Dream: This limited-edition bottle celebrates the exciting partnership between a leading craft whiskey distiller and a dynamic Formula 1 team, making it a must-have for fans of both worlds.
• 100% Rye Boldness: The Piggyback base provides a powerful, spicy foundation that stands up beautifully to the unique gin cask finish.
• The Perfect Conversation Starter: From the F1 connection to the gin finish, every aspect of this whiskey tells a fascinating story.

This limited-edition rye is more than a whiskey; its a celebration of precision, passion, and the adventurous spirit that defines both high-stakes racing and artisanal whiskey crafting. Contact Nestor Liquor to get your WhistlePig Piggyback Stake F1 Team Single Barrel Rye before it crosses the finish line!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

• Q: Is this whiskey or gin?

  • A: This is a 100% rye whiskey. It has been finished in barrels that previously held OTH Gin, which imparts some of the gin’s botanical and fruit characteristics to the final whiskey.

• Q: Who is Valtteri Bottas?

  • A: Valtteri Bottas is a world-renowned Finnish Formula 1 racing driver, currently driving for the Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber. He is also the creator of OTH Gin.

• Q: How does this differ from the standard WhistlePig Piggyback Rye?

  • The standard Piggyback Rye is aged for 6 years in new American oak and bottled at 96.56 proof. This limited F1 edition takes that same 6-year-old rye and gives it a secondary maturation in OTH Gin barrels, and it is bottled at a higher 100.77 proof.

• Q: What is the best way to enjoy this rye?

  • Its unique flavor profile makes it fascinating to sip neat or on the rocks. It would also create exceptionally creative and complex cocktails, especially twists on classics like a Gin Sour (using rye) or a Rye & Tonic.

• Q: What is the Stake F1 Team?

  • Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber is a Formula 1 racing team that competes in the highest class of international auto racing.
• Bottle Size: 750ml