Wigle Whiskey Distillery Tour Pittsburgh: Tasting & History

Sip award-winning spirits while hearing the untold story of Pittsburgh’s Whiskey Rebellion.

The Wigle Whiskey Rebellion Distillery Tour is a one-hour Saturday tour in Pittsburgh where you walk through the distillation process at an award-winning craft distillery, hear the history of the Whiskey Rebellion through the eyes of Philip Wigle (the distillery's namesake), and taste straight rye, bourbon, gin and rum in a seated tasting. The tour includes a cocktail to start and samples throughout, and the group stays small to keep the experience personal. Minimum age is 21.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wigle Whiskey Distillery Tour and Tasting

• Arrive at Wigle Whiskey Distillery
• Learn about Pittsburgh's whiskey tradition
• Tour distillation process with guide
• Hear history of Whiskey Rebellion
• Enjoy seated tasting of spirits
• Optional meal at Distillery restaurant

The experience

Wigle Whiskey sits at the center of Pittsburgh's whiskey heritage. The city where American whiskey was born. The distillery team walks you through how they source organic, local grain and turn it into award-winning rye and bourbon, along with gin, rum and other spirits. They've won the most awards for craft whiskey in the country multiple times over and earned two James Beard nominations, so you're standing inside a place that matters to the American spirits world.

The real draw is the story woven through the tour: the Whiskey Rebellion, one of the country's quirkiest and most pivotal events, told through the eyes of Philip Wigle, the distillery's namesake. You'll hear how this moment shaped the nation while you move through the production process itself, not a video or a lecture, but the actual setup where the spirits are made. The tour runs one hour and keeps groups small so there's room to ask questions and absorb what you're seeing.

The tasting is seated and guided, meaning someone walks you through what you're tasting rather than leaving you to figure it out alone. You start with a cocktail, sample spirits throughout the tour, and finish with a formal tasting of straight spirits. If you want to extend the visit, the distillery has a restaurant on-site where you can eat before or after the tour.

What’s included

• Cocktail to start.
• samples of rye, bourbon, gin, rum and other spirits throughout the tour.
• seated guided tasting of straight spirits.
• explanation of the distillation process.
• history of the Whiskey Rebellion told through Philip Wigle's perspective.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDepartures at 12:00 and 13:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 20 · max 8 per booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Wigle Whiskey

Is this one for you?The tour is shared and led by the distillery team, so you're learning from people who make the spirits rather than exploring on your own. This works best if you want the story and the process explained to you while you taste, rather than a self-guided visit or a tasting bar where you order drinks.

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Top questions

What exactly is the Whiskey Rebellion and why does it matter to Pittsburgh?

The Whiskey Rebellion was one of the country's most pivotal and unusual events, centered on Pittsburgh's whiskey production. The tour tells the true story through the perspective of Philip Wigle, the distillery's namesake, so you'll understand both the history and why the distillery chose that name.

Do I need to know anything about whiskey or distilling before I go?

No. The tour walks you through the distillation process from the start, explaining how Wigle takes organic, local grain and produces their spirits. You'll see the actual equipment and learn the steps, so it works whether you're a whiskey drinker or completely new to it.

What spirits do I get to taste?

The tasting includes samples of rye whiskey, bourbon whiskey, gin, rum and other spirits throughout the tour, plus a cocktail to start and a seated tasting of straight spirits at the end. The guide walks you through each one.

When do these tours run and how many people go on them?

Tours run on Saturday mornings. Groups are kept small by design so everyone has a good experience and room to ask questions or move around the distillery without crowding.

Is the distillery accessible if I use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns?

Yes. All areas and surfaces at Wigle are wheelchair accessible, and the facility is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Service animals are allowed, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.