Heritage craft distiller Stoll & Wolfe has announced two key milestones: the highest score ever from the esteemed wine and spirits publication Wine Enthusiast for a Pennsylvania whiskey, and the debut of a new expression inspired by the historic Monongahela style.
In the latest issue of Wine Enthusiast, the Winter 2026 issue Buying Guide, going on sale February 24th, 2026, the Stoll & Wolfe Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey (ABV 45%, Price $48) was awarded a prestigious score of 94 (Superb), making it the highest-scoring Pennsylvania whiskey ever from this publication.
“We are honored to receive a 94-point rating from Wine Enthusiast for our Pennsylvania Rye,” noted Avianna Wolfe, co-founder of Stoll & Wolfe. “This whiskey reflects our commitment to local grain, traditional methods, and the rich history of Pennsylvania whiskey, crafted alongside so many great producers in our home state.”
Alongside this robust score, Stoll & Wolfe recently released one of its most intriguing expressions to date: a single-barrel Pure Rye Rye Whiskey that acts as the distillery’s unique interpretation of the historic Monongahela style. Crafted from a 100% rye mash bill of 80% Rosen rye and 20% malted rye, this whiskey is truly a must-have offering for many reasons.
The all-rye mash bill, rooted in historic, pre-Prohibition rye traditions, draws its locally grown Rosen rye from the Kline Family Farm, a 1741 heritage farm sharing direct family ties with the distillery team. Made through a sweet mash fermentation process, the art of crafting Pure Rye calls upon carefully considered production methods emphasizing spice, structure, and grain character.
“Our Single Barrel Pure Rye is our homage to the historic Monongahela style,” said Erik Wolfe, co-founder and distiller at Stoll & Wolfe, “reflecting the methods and spirit of Pennsylvania rye, with a focus on bold spice, balance, and a distinctly regional character.”
Aged for approximately 34 months in a new, charred American oak barrel built from the finest in air-dried staves, this single barrel whiskey is bottled at a cask strength of 107 proof. It showcases bold rye spice balanced by dark fruit on the nose, leading to a palate rich in black cherry, cocoa, marzipan, and baking spices. The finish is dry and very well structured.