Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileWigle Whiskey Distillery
Pittsburgh, PA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A craft distillery that puts its own whiskey to work in a playful cocktail menu, from the clarified Waterslide to the Pineapple Rye Tai. House-distilled bourbons, ryes, and gins anchor flights and bottles, while a canned cocktail line extends the program beyond the bar. Local beer and cider round out the taps, but the spirits are the main draw.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Foundations Flight to sample the core spirits. Then try the Pineapple Rye Tai or the clarified Waterslide. For a classic, the Rye Old Fashioned uses Reserve PA Straight Rye. Take home a can of Ginger Up or Back Nine.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Whiskey enthusiasts exploring a craft distillery's range, cocktail drinkers seeking creative house-spirit concoctions, and anyone interested in grab-and-go canned cocktails.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is a good time for discounted classic cocktails and $5 Threadbare Cider pours.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails $9-$16, canned cocktails $9 per can or $15 for a 4-pack, spirit flights $12-$13, draft beer $6-$9.50, non-alcoholic drinks $3-$4.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The entire spirits lineup is distilled on-site, and that house stock drives the cocktail program. The canned cocktail line, distributed to 131 locations, brings the distillery's approach off-premise.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A creative cocktail list built on house spirits, with clever touches like clarified juice and a frozen watermelon cube. Canned options extend the program, and happy hour discounts classics. Limited community feedback is positive about customization.
Menu strengths
- — Creative and seasonal offerings like the clarified Waterslide.
Standout selections
- — Pineapple Rye Tai - pineapple whiskey, spiced rum, orgeat, lime, mint.
- — Waterslide - clarified vodka cocktail with a frozen watermelon cube.
- — Rye Old Fashioned - made with Reserve PA Straight Rye and pomander orange bitters.
Pricing: $9-$16
Beer
A modest draft list of local and regional beers and ciders, including Threadbare Cider on tap. Happy hour pricing on cider is a plus.
Menu strengths
- — Local and regional draft options.; Threadbare Cider available on tap.
Standout selections
- — Threadbare Cider - locally crafted, $5 during happy hour.
- — Troegs Rotating Tap - changes regularly.
Pricing: $6-$9.50
Nonalcoholic
A small but functional non-alcoholic menu with craft sodas and standard cola products. Nothing adventurous, but covers the basics.
Menu strengths
- — Includes craft sodas like Natrona ginger beer and vanilla cream soda.
Standout selections
- — Natrona Soda - ginger beer or vanilla cream soda.
Pricing: $3-$4
Spirits
An in-house distillery producing a wide range of spirits, from bourbon and rye to gin, rum, vodka, and liqueurs. Flights showcase the lineup, including barrel-finished ryes and bourbons.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety including unique liqueurs and barrel finishes.
Standout selections
- — Barrel-Finished Flight - sherry cask rye, port rye, Madeira cask bourbon.
- — Wigle Reserve Flight - includes cask strength bourbon and rye.
- — Foundations Flight - bourbon, rye, gin, spiced rum.
Pricing: Pours $6-$18; bottles $25-$85
How it sits with the food
The cocktail program pairs with the kitchen's offerings, but specific pairings are not detailed in the evidence.
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