Bird Dog Maple Flavored Whiskey (750Ml)

Bird Dog Maple Flavored Whiskey starts with barrel-aged Kentucky bourbon. That bourbon is made from corn, rye and malted barley. Bird Dog Whiskey then blends in real maple syrup. The whiskey is bottled at 80 proof, or 40% ABV.

It pours a golden amber color. The nose is all about maple syrup, rich and sweet like a Sunday stack of pancakes. On the palate you get butterscotch, brown sugar and molasses. The bourbon sits underneath and gives all that sweetness some backbone. The finish is warm and smooth, with a soft sweetness that hangs on.

The brand's tagline for it is often imitated, never duplicated. Judges seem to agree. In 2020 it won a ProofAward Gold and a Gold Medal at the SIP Awards. The bottle design also picked up a ProofAward Design Distinction Gold.

You can sip it chilled or over a big ice cube. It also works in a maple Old Fashioned, a whiskey sour or a hot toddy. Bird Dog suggests a Barking Negroni, or even a drizzle over pancakes. On the table, try it with pecan pie, smoky bacon or sharp cheddar.

If you like your whiskey on the sweet side, this is an easy bottle to keep around. It is also a gentle start for friends who are new to brown spirits. Pair it with other spirits on your shelf for a cozy fall lineup.