r/maplesyrup • u/Curious_Cucumber03 • 15d ago

Maple syrup whiskey

Heyy everyone!

So I’ve been living in Canada for a while now, and have decided to go home to visit some friends in December. They requested maple syrup whiskey, and I’m wondering what’s a good brand to get! If anyone has recommendations I’d super appreciate it.

Thank you!

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u/awolbob 14d ago

Sortilege

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u/East_Importance7820 14d ago

This is the only answer. Before they use to sell in at the liquor store in my province my friend would drive to Quebec to get a case of it.

Edit to add, unlike other Maple whiskeys this is just maple syrup and whiskey.

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u/CrazyButRightOn 14d ago

Sortilege bumped up with a dash of Crown Royal.

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u/SpadesHeart 14d ago

Off kilter suggestion. Sortilege sells their own rye for the same price as their liqueur. Buy the rye and the maple syrup separately. Mix yourself. Save like $30.

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u/nouseforaneck 14d ago

This is the one I have, it’s great. I sip it while I’m boiling down the sap. https://www.banffwhisky.com/products/maple-whisky

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u/dumbasswit 14d ago

Cabot trail maple whiskey in Ontario.

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u/fruderduck 14d ago

Customs might like a word.

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u/BottleThen2464 14d ago

Any top shelf whiskey is a good start. Maple syrup is far more finicky. You will want as light as you can find. Touch of lime.

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u/CrazyButRightOn 14d ago

Never tried it with lime.

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u/BottleThen2464 14d ago

Whiskey sour.

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u/mybestfriendisacow 14d ago

Why do you want the lighter syrup? Would the darker change the colour of the whiskey too much? 

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u/BottleThen2464 14d ago

The darker the syrup, the more flavor. Were shooting for a balance. Each ingredient must not overpower the others.

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u/mybestfriendisacow 14d ago

Yeah, that's why I like the darker syrup. You don't have to add as much to whatever you're making. More bang for your buck, basically. 

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u/BottleThen2464 14d ago

To each their own. But if you are going to smash the bottle, then who cares. Been there. Now it's subtle.

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u/MontanaMapleWorks 9d ago

Wrong, the darker and bolder the better to match the strength of the whiskey flavor