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Bear Fight’s new limited-edition bourbon is the perfect fall whiskey

Bear Fight's newest whiskey is finished in Calvados casks

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You can’t go wrong with a glass of warming whiskey this fall. This is especially true if it’s the newest release from Bear Fight Whiskey. That’s because its new limited-edition expression just might be the perfect fall whiskey thanks to the casks its finished in.

Bear Fight Orchard & Vine Kentucky Straight Bourbon

It’s aptly called Bear Fight Orchard & Vine Kentucky Straight Bourbon, and this limited release blend gets its autumn-themed name because it was finished in Calvados (a French apple brandy that was distilled from apple and pear cider) and port barrels.

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According to Bear Fight, the result is a memorable, sippable whiskey that’s loaded with flavors like peppery rye spice, toasted vanilla beans, oak, baked apples, baking spices, and dark berries. It’s well suited for sipping neat, on the rocks, or mixed into your favorite fall whiskey-based cocktail.

“With Orchard & Vine, we set out to create a bourbon that feels distinctly seasonal yet unmistakably Bear Fight,” Anthony Moniello, CEO of Bear Fight Whiskey says.

“The Calvados and Port barrel finishes add layers of crisp fruit and spice that make it exciting for whiskey enthusiasts while still approachable for casual drinkers.”

“This whiskey has a way of encouraging people to slow down, savor the moment and enjoy the craftsmanship behind every pour,” adds Gabriel Macht, Creative Partner at Bear Fight. “It’s a whiskey that everyone will want to get their hands on this season.”

Where can I buy it?

Bear Fight Orchard & Vine is currently available for a limited time at select whiskey  retailers nationwide and online for the suggested price of $44.99. 

Christopher Osburn
Christopher Osburn is a food and drinks writer located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. He's been writing professional
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