By Kristy Locklin
The folks at Wigle Whiskey, and its sister company, Threadbare Cider House & Meadery, have plenty of delicious libations to go around. Stock up at the distillery in the Strip District and the Spring Hill cider house. Stuck going to the mall? Don’t fret! Both businesses have locations at Ross Park. It’s a great opportunity to try before you buy!
The gang recently gave me and another lucky journalist a taste of their latest offerings and (hiccup) it’s tasty stuff. Here’s the lowdown:
Hey Sweetie
Hey Sweetie, a cider made from a custom-blend of local apples, debuted on Halloween. As the name implies, this one is sweet, a departure from Threadbare’s signature puckery goodness. Over the past year, they have been consulting with multiple focus groups. Participants wanted an easily quaffable liquid apple pie. At 5-percent ABV, Hey Sweetie delivers with notes of candied apple, vanilla and tropical fruit.
Apple Brandy
Northern Exposure
Sweet Cherry
Black Friday just got sweeter. Threadbare releases this winter warmer on Nov. 29. It was inspired by Belgian strong beers and even replaces the traditional wine years with a Belgian Trappist beer yeast to bring out the sweetness of the fruit. Bing!
(Black Friday also will see the release of a bottled version of Wigle’s Old Fashioned cocktail! Just remove the lid and pour! No bartending experience necessary!)
Single Barrel Straight Bourbon
The release of this bourbon on Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. is sure to draw a crowd, so the Wigle team is offering incentives to diehards get down to the Strip District early. The first three guests in line receive a used whiskey barrel, the next 10 walk away with a Wigle T-shirt and the 10 after that will score a Wigle-branded rocks glass. There will be coffee and donuts on hand to keep you warm and happy.
Deep Cut Bottled In Bond
Rudolph
St. Nick
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