Wiggly Bridge Distillery

What Wiggly Bridge Distillery does

Wiggly Bridge Distillery is a family-owned craft distillery headquartered in York, Maine, founded in 2012 by the self-taught father-son team of David Woods and Dave Woods. The company operates from an 1800s barn on Route 1 (since 2016) and produces a portfolio of small-batch grain-to-bottle spirits across more than ten SKUs including bourbon (Small Barrel and Bottled in Bond), White Whisky, Small Batch Dry Gin, Vodka (including the branded Touché Vodka), White Rum, Small Barrel Rum, New England Single Malt, and a three-expression Agave Blue line (Platinum, Reposado, Anejo). Core production technology is centered on hand-built copper pot stills fabricated by the founders, a 10-gallon small barrel aging program, and ingredient provenance including Maine-grown floor-malted barley sourced from Blue Ox Malthouse and 100% Roasted Blue Agave.

The business model combines wholesale distribution with direct-to-consumer and experiential revenue. Spirits are self-distributed across Maine and reach New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, California, Illinois, Connecticut, and Florida through wholesale partners Stone Fence Beverage, Highland Distributing, and the digital distributor LibDib. Unit pricing for 750mL bottles ranges from $29.99 (Vodka) to $89.99 (New England Single Malt) and $89.95 (Anejo Agave Blue), with a high-margin custom Christmas Barrel program and Orphan Barrel limited releases layered on top. Direct-to-consumer revenue is generated through the York storefront (open 7 days/week, 11am-8pm), online store, gift cards, and paid experience products including Distillery Tours, Founder's Tours, Cocktail Classes, Batch Blending Experiences, and the limited-capacity Distiller for a Day program.

Customer segments are predominantly craft spirits enthusiasts, bourbon/whisky collectors, and tourists visiting coastal York, Maine, with secondary wholesale demand from independent restaurants, bars, and retailers. The company has earned national recognition including Maine Distillery of the Year 2024 at the NY International Spirits Competition, a 2017 USA TODAY 10Best ranking of 4th Best Craft Rum, and multiple Double Gold and Gold medals since 2013. Wiggly Bridge Distillery remains privately held by the Woods family, is bootstrapped with no disclosed outside investment, and operates at a small scale of 1-10 employees.

Name

Wiggly Bridge Distillery

Legal name

Wiggly Bridge Distillery, LLC

Website

https://wigglybridgedistillery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wiggly Bridge Distillery is a family-owned craft distillery in York, Maine, founded in 2012 by father-son team David and Dave Woods. It produces small-batch bourbon, whisky, gin, vodka, rum, and agave spirits using hand-built copper pot stills, and distributes through regional partners across seven US states while selling direct via its distillery, online store, and paid experiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF), Spirits Retail & Whiskey Shops (Off-Premise) (CRANAAAD), Spirits/Cocktail Bars Operated by Producers (THAFALAJ)

Keywords

• Craft distilled spirits
• Small batch bourbon
• Whiskey vodka gin
• Artisan rum agave
• Distillery tour experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Spirits Sales: Direct retail sales of bottled spirits including bourbon, whisky, rum, vodka, gin, and agave at the distillery. Wholesale distribution to retailers and restaurants across multiple states.
2. Experiences and Tours: Paid experiences including Distillery Tours, Founder's Tours, Cocktail Classes, Batch Blending Experiences, and Distiller for a Day programs. Gift cards available for experiences and products.
3. Distribution Partnerships: Wholesale distribution through regional partners in NH, MA, and LibDib states. Self-distributed in Maine.
4. Collaborative Products: Barrel-aged coffee collaboration with Anthony's Small Batch Roasters, barley wine with Baxter Brewing, and maple syrup with Maine Gold.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Wiggly Bridge Distillery is a craft distillery that produces small-batch spirits including bourbon, whisky, gin, vodka, rum, and agave in York, Maine using hand-built copper pot stills. The distillery also sells paid distillery experiences such as tours, cocktail classes, and the 'Distiller for a Day' program, and distributes through regional wholesale partners and self-distribution across multiple U.S. states.

Product overview

Wiggly Bridge Distillery is a craft distillery producing small-batch spirits including bourbon, whisky, gin, vodka, rum, and agave. Founded in 2012 by father-son team David and Dave Woods in York, Maine, the distillery hand-builds copper pot stills and uses traditional methods. Their product portfolio includes Small Barrel Bourbon, Bottled in Bond Bourbon, White Whisky, Small Batch Dry Gin, Vodka, Touché Vodka, White Rum, Small Barrel Rum, Platinum Agave Blue, Reposado Agave Blue, Anejo Agave Blue, and New England Single Malt. The distillery also offers experiential products including Distillery Tours, Founder's Tours, Distiller for a Day experiences, Cocktail Classes, and Batch Blending Experiences. Distribution spans Maine (self-distributed), New Hampshire (Stone Fence Beverage), Massachusetts (Highland Distributing), and select states via LibDib.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Touché Vodka: A vodka product trademarked by Wiggly Bridge Distillery, LLC.
• Agave Blue
• The Daves' Special Barrel Projects

Products and services

• Small Barrel Bourbon Aged bourbon whiskey rested in small barrels with notes of oak and vanilla; priced at $59.95 per 750mL; sold to adult consumers and on-premise/off-premise retail accounts.
• Bottled in Bond Bourbon A bottled-in-bond bourbon meeting federal standards for aging and proof; priced at $69.99 per 750mL; for bourbon enthusiasts seeking federally regulated bourbon expressions.
• White Whisky
• New England Single Malt Whisky Single malt whisky made from 100% malted barley grown in northern Maine and floor malted at Blue Ox; unpeated, using heirloom Scottish whisky yeast; priced at $89.99 per 750mL; won Gold medals at NY International Spirits Competition and The Fifty Best Spirits Competition 2024.
• Small Batch Dry Gin
• Vodka
• White Rum
• Small Barrel Rum
• Platinum Agave Blue Unaged agave spirit made with 100% Roasted Blue Agave, decanted for about 14 weeks; no sugar added; priced at $69.95 per 750mL.
• Reposado Agave Blue Agave spirit rested 2-11 months in barrel; amber color; 100% Roasted Blue Agave; priced at $69.95 per 750mL.
• Anejo Agave Blue Aged agave spirit (12-18 months) with mahogany color; aged in used bourbon and rum barrels; 100% Roasted Blue Agave; priced at $89.95 per 750mL.
• Orphan Barrel Project #1 (Wiggly's Lost Barrel, Barrel #303) Special single barrel bourbon (Barrel #303) bottled at 130.55 proof; only 118 bottles produced and sold out within a week; part of 'The Daves' Special Barrel Projects' limited release series.
• Distillery Tour
• Founder's Tour
• Distiller for a Day
• Cocktail Classes
• Batch Blending Experience
• Gift Cards

Quantifiable outcome

• Maine Distillery of the Year 2024 - NY International Spirits Competition
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The BooktendersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 December 2024York local bookstore collaboration for Boozy Book Fair community event on December 12, 2024. Combines books, cocktails/mocktails, and community engagement with food drive for York Community Service Association.
• Anthony's Small Batch RoasterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2024Local coffee roaster collaboration for barrel-aged coffee. Green Peruvian organic coffee beans aged in used Wiggly Bridge bourbon barrels, then roasted by Anthony's. Located right down the street from the distillery.
• Greg Hill FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2024Charitable collaboration for special barrel project raising $10,620 for foundation initiatives.
• Stone Fence BeveragecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for New Hampshire market. Contact: Jody Reese at stonefencebev.com. Manages wholesale distribution of Wiggly Bridge spirits to retailers and restaurants throughout New Hampshire.
• Highland Distributing CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Massachusetts market. Manages wholesale distribution through highland-wine.com.
• LibDibcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital distribution platform managing wholesale distribution for NY, NJ, CA, IL, CT, and FL markets through libdib.com.
• Baxter BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on bourbon barrel-aged barley wine. Created at their Lewiston brewpub, offering rich layers of dried fig, raisin, apricot, honeycomb, caramel, and warm bourbon flavors.
• Maine GoldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for barrel-aged maple syrup production.
• Blue Ox MalthousecoreOthersMalt supplier for New England Single Malt production. Located in Lisbon Falls, Maine. Supports Maine agriculture and supplies to Maine craft beverage industry. Barley is floor malted at Blue Ox before being cooked, fermented, and distilled at Wiggly Bridge.
• Blue Ox MalthousecoreOthersSource of malted barley for New England Single Malt. Barley grown in northern Maine and floor malted at their Lisbon Falls facility.
• Purefections ChocolateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChocolate collaboration for Phantom Gourmet whisky and chocolate event. Created Old Fashioned chocolate using Wiggly Bridge Small Barrel Bourbon.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Split Rock Distilling (formerly Maine Craft Distilling): Portland, Maine-based craft distiller producing whiskey, gin, vodka, and rum. Closest direct peer: same home state, similar SKU breadth, comparable distribution model into Northeast accounts.
• Cold River Vodka: Freeport, Maine craft distiller of vodka, gin, and whiskey. Same geography and overlapping category mix, including a strong DTC tasting room model on Route 1 corridor.
• Tamworth Distilling: Tamworth, NH craft distillery producing gin, whiskey, and liqueurs with a tasting room and event business. Comparable family-story, multi-SKU craft spirits model with New England distribution.
• Hillrock Estate Distillery: Ancram, NY estate distillery producing bourbon, rye, and single malt with tasting room and experiential programming. Comparable farm-to-bottle story and premium DTC/experience economics.
• Tuthilltown Spirits: Gardiner, NY Hudson Valley craft distiller (Hudson Whiskey brand) producing bourbon, rye, gin, and vodka. Comparable craft grain-to-bottle positioning in the Northeast.
• Few Spirits: Evanston, IL craft distiller producing bourbon, rye, gin, and vodka. Similar premium craft positioning, multi-state Midwest distribution via partners, and award-driven brand storytelling.
• Balcones Distilling: Waco, TX craft distiller of bourbon, rye, single malt, and blue corn whisky. Comparable award-winning craft whiskey producer with national distribution and tasting room.
• Copper & Kings American Brandy Distillery: Louisville, KY craft distillery with brandy, bourbon, and gin lineup plus a strong tasting room/bar. Similar experiential revenue mix and craft positioning in a bourbon region.
• St. George Spirits: Alameda, CA craft distiller of vodka, gin, whiskey, and aquavit. Comparable multi-category craft portfolio with national distribution and tasting room programming.

Others

• Baxter Brewing: Lewiston, ME craft brewery that partners with Wiggly Bridge on bourbon-barrel-aged barley wine. Tangential peer — adjacent Maine craft beverage producer and existing collaboration partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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