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Wigle Kilted Rye
119.00$
Bottled at 92 proof; 95% malted rye/5% malted barley; no age statement; aged in a combination of new charred 15 and 25 gallon white oak casks.
Milled, fermented, and distilled in Pittsburgh from a blend of regionally grown malted rye and malted barley, Kilted Rye was matured in new charred American white oak barrels before an extended rest in used Scotch quarter casks. These casks previously aged the famous heavily peated Laphroaig Scotch Whisky, made for the last 200 years on the island coastline of Islay, Scotland.
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Wigle Kilted Rye
Wigle Kilted Rye is a distinctive straight rye whiskey from Wigle Whiskey Distillery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, blending local rye tradition with Scottish influence. Made from a 95% malted rye and 5% malted barley mash bill, it’s distilled in copper pot stills, aged in new charred American oak barrels (15-25 gallons), then finished in ex-Laphroaig peated Scotch quarter casks for smoky depth, bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV) with no age statement.
Wigle Kilted Rye
Product Description
This grain-to-glass rye uses regionally grown grains, milled and fermented on-site, capturing Pennsylvania’s “Allegheny style” with peaty Islay cask finishing for balance between spice and smoke. Its burnt orange hue and artisanal small-batch production make it a standout for rye enthusiasts, priced around $85.
This image shows a Wigle Whiskey distillery tour, highlighting the copper pot stills central to their craft process.
Tasting Notes
Nose offers pipe tobacco, old leather, cinnamon gumdrops, gingersnaps, and subtle peat smoke. Palate is savory and earthy with caramel apple, peppery rye spice, creosote-like smoke, and a “dirty” complexity. Finish delivers strong cinnamon, lingering peat, and balanced oak warmth.
Cocktail Ideas
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Kilted Manhattan: Stir 2 oz with sweet vermouth and bitters; garnish with cherry to meld smoke and spice.
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Peated Old Fashioned: Muddle sugar and orange bitters, add rye and ice for smoky caramel lift.
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Rye Highball: Top with ginger ale over ice for refreshing peat and citrus.
Reviews Summary
Celebrated for innovative peated American rye—balanced smoke without overpowering spice, ideal for Scotch-bourbon crossover fans. Some note youthful earthiness, but it’s praised for maturity and uniqueness over standard ryes. Wigle Kilted Rye.
Specification
Rye Whiskey
Wigle Kilted Rye Whiskey Tasting Notes
Nose: Pipe tobacco, old leather, cinnamon gumdrops, and gingersnaps.
Palate: It’s savory, earthy, and almost a little bit dirty.
Finish: The finish brings strong cinnamon.
Distillery Information
Wigle Whiskey (pronounced “”wiggle””) is an artisan small batch whiskey distillery in the Strip District neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Wigle Whiskeys are the flagship products of the Pittsburgh Distilling Company, LLC, which is entirely family owned and operated.
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