Pittsburgh's Wigle Whiskey Nationally Lauded

PITTSBURGH, PA — Pittsburgh's Wigle Whiskey won a bevy of medals at the recent 11th Annual American Craft Spirits Competition and received them last week at 12th Annual American Craft Spirits Convention & Expo in Tucson.

Wigle was awarded the highest honors, Best in Class and Gold, for its Dutch Style Gin. In the Silver category, Wigle was awarded nine medals. In the Bronze Medal category, the distillery took home four awards.

"We are very proud to continue our streak as the most awarded craft distillery in the U.S. by the (the American Craft Spirits Association," the distillery stated in a Facebook post. "This year, Wigle also had the honor of being awarded the most medals in the 'Whiskey' category.

The awards were as follows:

Best in Class & Gold Wigle Dutch Style Gin

Silver Medal Winners

• Wigle Reserve 4 Year Pennsylvania Straight Rye Whiskey

• Wigle Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon

• Wigle Reserve Cask Strength Bourbon

• Wigle 8 Year Single Barrel Straight Bourbon

• Wigle American Rye Kilted Cask

• Wigle Madeira Cask Finished Bourbon

• Wigle Oaked & Ember Smoked Bourbon

• Wigle Pennsylvania Wapsie Bourbon

• Wigle Coffee Liqueur

Bronze Medal Winners

• Wigle Reserve 4 Year Pennsylvania Straight Bourbon

• Wigle Reserve Single Barrel Rye

• Wigle Reserve Cask Strength Rye

• Wigle Limoncello

"We are so proud of this recognition of distiller craftsmanship, as it continues our award-winning tradition," the Facebook post stated. "Thanks to our dedicated customers who have supported us throughout the past years 13 years! Cheers to many more years of award-winning craft spirits!"

Wigle products are available at its distillery in the Strip District, its bottle shop in Ross Park Mall and at Pennsylvania Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores and online.