Maine’s finest: Wiggly Bridge Distillery triumphs in New York Spirits Competition

YORK, Maine — Wiggly Bridge Distillery was recently named Maine Distillery of the Year in the esteemed New York International Spirits Competition.

The recognition highlights the distillery's commitment to excellence in crafting small-batch spirits and its dedication to quality. In addition, Wiggly Bridge Distillery’s New England Single Malt received a Gold Medal in the competition.

The New York International Spirits Competition, known for its blind judging process and industry expertise with top trade buyers, evaluated hundreds of spirits from around the world.

"We are absolutely thrilled to hear this news and to bring this honor to York, Maine, our home," said David Woods, founder and distiller at Wiggly Bridge Distillery. "This award is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our entire team, as well as the incredible support from our loyal customers and community. We are deeply grateful forthis recognition and look forward to continuing our tradition of crafting exceptional spirits."

Wiggly Bridge Distillery, a family-owned business, is known for its handcrafted, small-batch spirits that blend traditional techniques with modern innovation.

The distillery invites its customers and community members to stop by the distillery and “cheers” to the achievement.

"We’ve been through a lot the past few years, especially from COVID and beyond. We've been working incredibly hard to run our business and contribute to our community," said Amanda Woods, head of marketing for Wiggly Bridge Distillery. "Earning Maine Distillery of the Year and having our spirit receive gold is a welcomed achievement. We are so grateful for those who have supported us and have been part of our journey."

Wiggly Bridge Distillery was founded in 2012 by David Woods and his son David Woods Jr.

The idea to make craft spirits all started when David Woods and his son, Dave joked “let’s make our own whisky” over a family dinner. Since then, the father-son team have taught themselves how to fabricate their own copper stills by watching YouTube videos and developed craft spirits based on techniques they learned from reading books from the 1800s.

The distillery is named after the Wiggly Bridge, a small wooden pedestrian bridge in York, which is claimed to be the world’s smallest suspension bridge. The distillery offers a range of spirits, including bourbon, rye, rum, gin, and vodka, as well as tours, tastings, and events.

Wiggly Bridge Distillery has won several awards and recognitions for its products, including the 2019 Best in Category at the Seattle International Spirits Competition.

For more information about Wiggly Bridge Distillery and its award-winning spirits, please visit www.wigglybridgedistillery.com.

This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Wiggly Bridge Distillery triumphs in New York Spirits Competition