Wigle Whiskey, Pennsylvania’s most awarded craft distillery, has debuted Wigle Craft Cocktails, a new collection of five ready-to-drink canned cocktails featuring bourbon and vodka-based varieties. The Pittsburgh-based distillery said the line is designed to deliver a bar-quality experience across a range of occasions, from outdoor gatherings to at-home entertaining.
The launch lineup includes five distinct offerings: Back Nine, a whiskey-lemonade-iced-tea blend inspired by the Arnold Palmer; Surely Shirley, a cherry-forward take on the Dirty Shirley; Ginger Up, a bourbon-forward highball with effervescent ginger; Cranberry Crush, a bourbon-based cocktail with tart cranberry and orange; and Front Porch Lemonade, a citrus-forward vodka lemonade.
“Every can is a passport to a moment worth remembering,” said Alex Moser, COO at Wigle Whiskey. “From quiet nights on the porch to late-night campfires, weddings to tailgates, we have carefully crafted these cocktails for sharing, celebrating, and savoring life with good friends.”
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READ THE STORYThe RTD category continues to expand rapidly across the U.S. spirits market. According to IWSR data, ready-to-drink products have been one of the fastest-growing segments in the American beverage alcohol industry in recent years, driven by consumer demand for convenience and premium quality.
Wigle Whiskey was founded in 2012 and is named after Philip Wigle, a farmer who played a central role in the Whiskey Rebellion of the 1790s. The distillery operates from Pittsburgh’s Strip District and has earned numerous awards at competitions, including the American Craft Spirits Association awards.
“We’re excited to introduce our bourbon-based varieties,” said Moser. “They offer a bold, premium option for anyone looking for a ready-to-drink experience with real character.”
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The brand emphasized that the new line stays true to its commitment to quality and locally sourced ingredients while expanding access to the Wigle experience beyond its distillery locations.
Wigle Craft Cocktails are available at Wigle Distillery locations, beer distributors throughout Pennsylvania, select Giant Eagle stores in Pittsburgh, and at bars and restaurants across the region. The products can also be ordered online.
The launch positions Wigle among a growing number of craft distilleries entering the competitive RTD space, seeking to translate established brand equity into a format that meets consumers where they are.
