Description
Two of Pittsburgh’s most imaginative craft institutions, Wigle Whiskey and the Pittsburgh Glass Center (PGC), are joining forces for the first time to launch a truly handcrafted, homegrown gift for the holidays: Penn/Fairmount Rye.
This spirited collaboration features a Wigle Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey finished with white ash wood called Penn/Fairmount Rye presented in a limited-edition, artist-altered glass bottle, reimagined by PGC artist and Penn/Fairmount designer Jason Forck. Each bottle is a work of art — a celebration of Pittsburgh craft at its finest and most creative: the city’s first distillery since prohibition, paired with its enduring glassmaking tradition.
What is Pittsburgh Glass Center?
– Established in 2001, Pittsburgh Glass Center (PGC) is a nonprofit, public-access education center; an art gallery; a state-of-the-art glass studio; a community builder; and a hub for innovation and creativity. Anyone can take classes, explore the contemporary glass gallery, and watch the live hot glass demonstrations. World-renowned glass artists come here to both create and teach.
– Penn/Fairmount is a line of useful and beautiful tableware with a sleek, modern sensibility created by hand at Pittsburgh Glass Center using traditional Venetian techniques. Pittsburgh glass artist Jason Forck and a team of artists have designed distinct silhouettes in a variety of translucent hues.
https://www.pennfairmount.com/
Why 710 mL?
– Pittsburgh Glass Center took our standard 750 mL bottle to create this beautiful bottle – meant to be saved far after the spirit is consumed. By altering the bottle Pittsburgh Glass Center was able to make this collectible run of 150 bottles.
Tasting notes: Clove, Rock Candy, Parsnip
Proof: 100 proof / 50% ABV
Format: 710 mL
Penn/Fairmount Whiskey Glasses in Royal Blue
The set includes 2 handcrafted Penn/Fairmount Sway glasses in royal blue, perfect for sipping or a mixed cocktail. Each glass was blown and then shaped in a 2,000 degree furnace with the same techniques that were used to alter the Wigle bottle. Each cup has a unique shape and flows to fit perfectly in your hand. Each glass is approximately 3” x 3”.
Due to the delicate nature of this product, these items will not be shipped. All pre-orders will be available for pick-up at Pittsburgh Glass Center starting November 22 at 5pm through November 30.
