WhistlePig Piggyback Alfa Romeo 750ml

WhistlePig PiggyBack Legends Series: Alfa Romeo F1 Rye Whiskey

Age

Aged between 5 and 6 years, with additional finishing to enhance depth and nuance.

Distillery

Produced by WhistlePig Distillery in Vermont, this limited-edition release celebrates a collaboration with the Alfa Romeo F1 Team, fusing innovation with heritage rye craftsmanship.

Region

Crafted and aged in the Vermont countryside, utilizing estate practices and cutting-edge finishing techniques to create a whiskey reflective of both place and performance.

Mash Bill

A bold 100% rye mash bill, delivering concentrated spice and rich grain expression.

ABV / Proof

Bottled at 96.77 proof, a symbolic nod to F1 driver Valtteri Bottas’s racing number.

Description

The PiggyBack Alfa Romeo F1 Rye is a performance-driven whiskey built from bold rye and finished with exotic character. This release is enhanced by finishing staves infused with lychee and oolong tea, creating a dynamic balance of spice, fruit, and florals. Born from a union of motorsport precision and whiskey tradition, it offers an innovative tasting experience with edge and refinement.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Bright copper with golden edges and polished clarity.

Aroma

Lush and aromatic: bursting lychee fruit, black tea, cracked pepper, and citrus oil mingle with hints of mint and soft caramel.

Palate

Complex and vivid: layers of rye spice, honey-drizzled lychee, toasted tea leaf, lemon zest, licorice root, and dark grain. A structured, almost tannic texture develops mid-palate with herbal lift.

Finish

Long and evolving: gently drying oolong, floral citrus, vanilla cream, and lingering rye heat unfold into a bold, bittersweet close.

Accolades

• Recognized for its creativity in rye finishing techniques

• Celebrated as a bold crossover between whiskey culture and high-performance engineering

• Part of WhistlePig’s limited-edition Legends Series, highlighting unique collaborations and flavor innovation

Summary

WhistlePig PiggyBack Alfa Romeo F1 Rye is a bold, limited-edition rye whiskey that fuses tradition with innovation. Bottled at 96.77 proof, it delivers an exotic blend of spice, tropical fruit, and tea-like complexity. This is a whiskey built for enthusiasts who appreciate daring flavor, meticulous craftsmanship, and a spirit of performance.