The subtle maple in the Canadian whiskeys relies less on sugary sweetness and pairs well with vanilla ice cream. And naturally, it’s a hit when drizzled over pancakes in the morning. And, if you’d rather have some orange and spice-flavored syrup, try this flavored simple syrup for an old fashioned. It is delicious! Variations on a Maple Whiskey Sour A bacon, maple, and whiskey trifecta that tastes like a feat of human greatness. It pairs perfectly with breakfast and is an excellent option if you’re looking to switch things up from your regular Bloody Mary.

Let’s get into it. Okay Fine Maybe The Best Maple Whiskey is the Most Delicious Substance on the Planet- But What on Earth Do I Do With My Life Now?Tap 357 is one of the newer Canadian maple whiskeys, but its popularity is not difficult to understand once you taste it. This whiskey converts people. Many seasoned whiskey drinkers turn their noses to the sky at the mere mention of "flavored whiskey"—and it's easy to see why. Most expressions on shelves at your local liquor store are less than good, despite being immensely popular.

The unique oak toasting process used in production lends a woody note to each sip that characterizes Crown Royal whiskeys, and pairs perfectly with premium maple here, Dip the rim of your glassware in a small bit of maple syrup, and then into cinnamon sugar. It adds a perfectly sweet touch to a bourbon sour! So even if cooking isn't exactly your thing, now you have a great excuse to pull down and dust off that sous vide machine you got last Christmas. Trust us. It basically tastes like a charred marshmallow bourbon with a maple finish. Subtly sweet with a warm, smooth finish. For the bacon flavor, fry one rasher of streaky bacon until crisp and snap it in half. Blend one half and add to 2oz of maple whiskey.Similarly, fruit combinations can mellow out more earthy whiskeys and transform them into an easy-drinking treat. Apple, peach, lemon, and lime are some of the more popular options and are good places to start. This bourbon is awesome. To avoid the risk of an overly sweet product, Knob Creek cleverly combined their already fantastic bourbon with maple and just a little bit of smoke. The smoke smooths over all the rough edges and makes for an unforgettably nuanced experience. Crown Royal smells like Canada. It is incredibly smooth and you’ll have no problem drinking it straight. It’s not aggressively sweet, emphasizing the maple notes rather than overloading you with sugar. Maple Flavor– Does the maple function as a rich expression of the traditional flavor, or is it simply there to offer a sugary sweetness? Sweeter maple whiskeys are good for those with less experience drinking neat spirits but could be a little underwhelming for a veteran looking for a more nuanced palate.

They are definitely whiskey, but they have had flavors and sugar (sometimes honey) added to accentuate a new flavor. Flavored whiskeys still have the alcohol by volume (ABV) of whiskey—usually around 40 percent or above. Maple whiskey can be broken down into two main groups- American bourbon-based maple whiskies, or maple liqueurs made with Canadian rye whiskey. Canada produces 80% of the world’s pure maple syrup– with 90% of that coming from Quebec specifically- so it’s no surprise that maple whiskeys are more common and established there than in America.And of course, these lime margaritas pair amazingly with any Mexican recipe. From classic carnitas to fish tacos, enchiladas and nachos to pozole, chiles rellenos, fajitas, sopaipillas and tamales. The sky is the limit! Ingredients Whiskey or Bourbon– For bourbons, I suggest something a little oaky and with some more earthy notes in it. like tobacco and leather. To make it a little less strong, you can blend it with 1-2 cups of crushed ice in a high powered blender until it is a slushy consistency. Make Ahead Sortilege Prestige is the premium version and while regular Sortilege represents excellent value for money. it may be worth pushing the boat out here. Prestige is made with seven-year-old rye matured in white oak barrels- and this gives it a whiskey woodiness that isn’t as strong in the more straightforward original. ounces maple syrup (Wokas recommends cutting the maple syrup with water at a 2-to-1 ratio to thin it out for easier mixing)