The Tunbridge Wells Liqueur Company Maple Whiskey Liqueur, 50 cl

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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. 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.

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. Combine 1.5 oz of your favorite maple bourbon, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of ground cinnamon. As the leaves change color and the air becomes crisp, there's nothing quite like the taste of maple to evoke the feeling of fall.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.

Maple lends a sweetness that makes whiskey more palatable, so perhaps experiment with flavors that function similarly. Honey is a great option for adding a flavorful zip that isn’t just sweet for sweetness’ sake. Tap 357 also offers a couple of variations on their core product, producing maple rye with sherry and port finishes for those looking for something a little fruitier. This is perfect beneath the stars with s’mores and pals. It also goes great in coffee for a winter warmer. 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. Now place the lid tightly on top and shake it for 30 seconds or so, I like to shake it a bit longer, as I like some of the ice to melt into the drink, both cooling and diluting it a bit more.

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Then add your maple syrup, to taste, between 2-4 teaspoons. I like it at a little over 3 teaspoons. 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.

The Whisky Coureur des Bois has won the hearts of whisky enthusiasts worldwide, as evidenced by the numerous awards it has received at international competitions. Tasting Whisky Coureur des Bois Because of this, the American-produced maple whiskeys tend to come in at around 40% ABV – like a traditional whiskey – while their Canadian counterparts lean more towards smooth and easy-drinking at 30% ABV. 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- The makes one drink and I think they are better individually made, that way you can customize them if someone likes it sweeter or more sour.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. Sortilege is the most popular maple whiskey in Canada, which should tell you all you need to know. It has a lower alcohol content than most whiskeys at 30% ABV, which is handy if you fancy a couple of glasses. Which you will.