Whiskey Body– Are you looking for an American bourbon or Canadian rye? This will come down mainly to personal preference, but will be affected by the sort of ABV you are looking for with American bourbons up to 10% ABV stronger across the board. It all comes down to personal preference and whether you are looking for something from the home of maple or the home of bourbon. As maple whiskey has grown in popularity there are now enough options available for you to decide whether maple is going to be a helping hand or the main event. Bird Dog Maple Whiskey- American- 40% ABV- From the great Canadian north comes a Crown Royal offering you won’t want to miss. The maple notes compliment the sweet burn of the rye and create a well-balanced and surprisingly smooth sipper. This is one maple-flavoured whiskey you won’t want to miss. The story of Coureur des Bois pays tribute to the intrepid traders who traversed the forests of New France to showcase the best products of the land. The distillery drew inspiration from this legend to offer the world a true Canadian treasure, an authentic and delicious maple whisky. Acclaimed by Connoisseurs The flavor profile has a light bite of minerality while still being smooth and drinkable at 35% ABV. The maple flavor is fairly sweet (leaning towards butterscotch) and combines with cinnamon and vanilla notes to produce a well-balanced overall flavor.

I cannot drink more than one…which is just fine, I don’t need the headache nor calories for that matter! Below we’ve highlighted some of our favorites which are readily available in the US and Canada with something for every budget. This is perfect beneath the stars with s’mores and pals. It also goes great in coffee for a winter warmer.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. Unlike many Canadian maple liqueurs, Tap 357 is aged in American White Oak and holds on to those notes of charring, leather and smoke. Certainly enough to appease those who view flavored whiskey as more of a novelty and have struggled with overwhelming sweetness in the past.

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.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?

ounces maple syrup (Wokas recommends cutting the maple syrup with water at a 2-to-1 ratio to thin it out for easier mixing) Light on the nose with fresh maple combined with the signature caramel and vanilla nose of Crown Royal. An exceptionally smooth palate blends with an authentic light maple taste. With a warm, woody caramelized note finish. A perfectly balanced not too sweet maple whisky for any occasion.

Specifications

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. Place a large ice cube in a tumbler and fill the tumbler with applewood smoke using the smoking gun. 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. The American approach focuses on being a premium bourbon first and foremost and then accentuating that taste with sweet maple flavors. Canadian brands on the other hand focus more on building the flavor profile around a high-quality syrup. There is less attention paid to traditional whiskey notes like oak or smokiness and more emphasis on letting the maple speak for itself.