ron Fish Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Maple Syrup Barrels

• Proof / ABV: 86 proof (43% ABV)

• Volume: 750 ml

• Origin: Iron Fish Distillery, Michigan, USA

Tasting Notes

• Nose / Aroma: Rich maple syrup, caramel, molasses, vanilla, and brown sugar tones. Slight oak influence from the charred barrels.

• Palate / Taste: Sweet and dessert-like – maple sweetness is prominent, supported by underlying bourbon flavors (corn, rye, malted barley) with vanilla, oak, caramel, and baking spices.

• Finish: Smooth, moderately long, with lingering sweet oak, maple, and a gentle warmth.

Production Details

• The whiskey starts as a blend of bourbon mash made with corn, rye, and malted barley and is matured in fired American oak barrels.

• After aging, it is finished in barrels that had previously held maple syrup from the Griner Family’s sugar bush. The finishing imparts a trace of maple without overwhelming the bourbon base.

• Non‐age‐statement (NAS); the age is not officially disclosed.

Awards & Accolades

• Whiskey Wash — 4.5/5 stars

• Cigar & Spirits Magazine, World Spirits Competition — Gold Medal

• The Fifty Best, NY — Gold Medal

• San Francisco World Spirits Competition — Double Gold (2022), Gold (2023)

Ideal for…

• Those who enjoy bourbons with a finishing twist, particularly maple notes.

• Drinkers who like sweet, dessert‑style whiskies but still want a recognizable bourbon backbone.

• Serving neat, with a few drops of water, or in cocktails that pair well with maple/caramel (like an Old Fashioned).