BuckShot Peppered Maple Bourbon Whiskey takes classic bourbon sweetness in a bold, unconventional direction, combining warm whiskey character with maple richness and peppery spice.
Designed to balance sweet and savory flavors, BuckShot opens with inviting notes of maple syrup and pepper, followed by a smooth, warming palate where bourbon-style caramel and vanilla meet a lively kick of spice. The result is approachable enough for casual sipping but distinctive enough to stand out in cocktails. Current tasting descriptions characterize it as smooth and spicy with a long, sweet finish.
Bottled at 70 proof / 35% ABV, this flavored bourbon whiskey works particularly well for drinkers who enjoy sweeter whiskey expressions but still want enough pepper and oak character to keep the profile balanced. Its combination of maple sweetness, warming spice, caramel, and whiskey depth makes it especially versatile during fall and winter, around the campfire, or as a flavorful addition to an Old Fashioned.
BuckShot Peppered Maple is an easy choice for flavored whiskey fans, maple whiskey drinkers, bourbon cocktails, holiday gatherings, tailgates, gifting, and home bars.
Key Features
Peppered maple flavored bourbon whiskey, bourbon whiskey with natural flavors, 35% ABV / 70 proof, 750mL bottle, maple sweetness balanced by peppery spice, smooth and approachable profile, long sweet finish, suitable for sipping or cocktails, excellent for fall and winter drinks, distinctive alternative to traditional flavored whiskey.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Sweet maple syrup, caramelized sugar, light vanilla, pepper, and subtle whiskey oak.
Palate: Smooth maple sweetness followed by warming black-pepper spice, caramel, vanilla, and a lightly toasted bourbon character.
Finish: Long, sweet, and warming with lingering maple and pepper. Retail tasting notes specifically highlight pepper, maple syrup, a smooth-spicy palate, and a long sweet finish.
How to Enjoy
Enjoy BuckShot Peppered Maple Whiskey neat or chilled for the fullest combination of maple sweetness and pepper spice. Over ice, the whiskey becomes softer and more dessert-like as the maple character opens.
It also works especially well in an Old Fashioned, where the built-in maple flavor can complement bitters and orange peel. For a simple highball, combine it with ginger ale or ginger beer over ice. It can also add a sweet-spicy twist to hot apple cider, coffee, or a Whiskey Sour.
FAQ
What is BuckShot Peppered Maple?
It is a bourbon whiskey with natural flavors, combining bourbon character with maple sweetness and peppery spice.
What proof is BuckShot Peppered Maple Whiskey?
It is bottled at 70 proof / 35% ABV.
What does BuckShot Peppered Maple taste like?
Expect maple syrup, pepper, sweetness, warming spice, caramel, and a smooth whiskey finish. Current tasting descriptions characterize it as both sweet and spicy.
Is BuckShot Peppered Maple a bourbon?
The bottle is labeled “Bourbon Whiskey with Natural Flavors.” Because flavoring is added, it is best merchandised as a flavored bourbon whiskey rather than plain straight bourbon.
What size is the bottle?
750mL.
Is it good for cocktails?
Yes. Its maple and pepper profile works particularly well in an Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, ginger highball, hot cider, or coffee cocktail.
Is this a good gift?
Yes. It is a distinctive choice for flavored whiskey drinkers, maple lovers, bourbon cocktail fans, holiday gifting, fall entertaining, and casual whiskey collections.
