These Manic Monday Reviews will be short and sweet. There will be basic background information, a bottle review, and will be posted irregularly; unlike the weekly Friday reviews. These reviews will focus on older or past releases, single barrel releases, bottles that were lost or forgotten on my shelf, or whenever I just want to focus on the bourbon, not the write-up. With that said, today’s review is of WhistlePig PiggyBack Legends Series: Alfa Romeo F1® Team.

Bottle Information

• Distiller: Bottled by WhistlePig Whiskey Co. (Distilled in VT & Canada)
• Mash Bill: 100% Rye
• Proof: 96.77
• Age: NAS
• Year: 2023
• MSRP: $49
• 2024 National Average: $60
• Official Website

Let’s get our taste on!

• Nose: Boldly Floral and Fruity with Notes of Bubblegum, Strawberry, Stonefruit, Sawdust, and Rye Spice
• Palate: Very Floral Upfront, Leading to Strawberry, Pear, Cinnamon, Dill, and Rye Spice
• Finish: Medium with Overpowering Floral and Spice Notes. (I can not even describe it, but it is what I would imagine a floral and fruity popuri to taste like!)
• My Rating: Donate It/Mix It! (But do not mix it as it is too floral and fruiting for even mixing! If you want a unique experience, this is definitely it…)

Please remember, drinking bourbon is a personal adventure, so do not be afraid to drink it neat, with ice, or add some water. It’s your bourbon, you bought it, and you should enjoy it how you want to enjoy it!

Cheers! Prost! Sláinte!

Bourbon Bossman™