Wigle Whiskey’s Single Barrel Rye Whiskey has earned a Double Gold Medal at the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) Awards. The Pittsburgh-based craft distillery also collected Silver Medals across five additional categories at the competition.
The Double Gold distinction is reserved for spirits that receive unanimous top marks from the entire judging panel. It represents one of the highest honors available in the craft spirits industry.
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"This award is a testament to the hard work and passion of our distilling team," said Alex Moser, COO of Wigle Whiskey. "Our Single Barrel Rye represents the essence of what we strive for every day—exceptional whiskey rooted in local agriculture and time-honored techniques."
Wigle’s Single Barrel Rye Whiskey is crafted from regionally sourced grain and aged in individually selected barrels. Each barrel offers a unique expression of spice, depth, and character, according to the distillery.
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"To be recognized by ACSA with a Double Gold is an incredible honor," Moser added.
Emily Pennington, CEO of the American Craft Spirits Association, praised the quality of entries in this year’s competition. "Small, independently owned distillers are producing some of the most exceptional spirits in the country right now," Pennington said. "Double Gold medal winners represent the very best of American craft spirits, demonstrating excellence in both craftsmanship and character."
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READ THE STORYBeyond the Double Gold win, Wigle Whiskey earned Silver Medals for its Reserve Mezcal & Sherry Finished Rye, Reserve Pennsylvania Straight Rye Whiskey, American Rye Kilted Cask, Rye Old Fashioned, and Limoncello.
The breadth of medaling categories underscores the consistency of Wigle’s portfolio across both whiskey and non-whiskey expressions.
Wigle operates as a grain-to-glass producer, sourcing grains from local Pennsylvania farmers and distilling each batch by hand. The distillery has previously been named the Most Awarded Craft Distillery by ACSA and ranked among the top 10 best craft distilleries in the U.S. by USA Today.
The ACSA Awards are among the most respected competitions in the American spirits industry, celebrating excellence among independent distillers nationwide. Wigle’s latest haul of six medals reinforces its position among the top tier of American craft producers.
