Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey
Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey is a 45% ABV (90 proof), 750mL American single malt from Bear Fight in Raleigh, North Carolina (Next Century Spirits) — made from 100% malted barley in copper pot stills, matured in first-fill bourbon casks and finished in sherry and exclusive peated casks. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
Bear Fight launched in May 2022 to challenge the traditional norms of single malt — traditional Scotch-making technique with a new-world approach — and actor/writer Seth MacFarlane joined as a brand stakeholder and Chief Storyteller in October 2022. The custom maturation and finishing process delivers a bold yet approachable single malt at an accessible price, with a faint Islay-style peat smoke running under the sherry fruit.
Tasting profile: toasted pecan, ripe red apples and honeysuckle on the nose; dried figs, black currants, wildflower honey and candied dates on the palate; cream sherry, medium-toast American oak and a hint of peat smoke on the finish. Browse the Bear Fight brand collection, more American whiskey, and the full whiskey collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Serving note: approachable at 90 proof — neat, on a big rock, or in a whiskey-forward cocktail where the sherry finish can show.
Where is Bear Fight made? In Raleigh, North Carolina, by Next Century Spirits — 100% malted barley distilled in copper pot stills.
What casks does Bear Fight use? First-fill bourbon casks for maturation, finished in sherry casks and exclusive peated casks.
What is the ABV and size? 45% ABV (90 proof), 750mL.