Bird Dog Black Cherry Flavored Whiskey
Bird Dog Black Cherry Flavored Whiskey is an 80-proof (40% ABV) flavored whiskey that starts with a Kentucky bourbon base — corn, wheat, and rye aged in white oak barrels — then blends in natural black cherry flavor before bottling. Introduced in 2019, it is one of the richer fruit expressions in the Western Spirits Beverage Company lineup from Bowling Green, Kentucky. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Base: Kentucky bourbon (corn, wheat, rye) aged in white oak + natural black cherry flavor
- Origin: Bowling Green, Kentucky — Western Spirits Beverage Company
- Style: flavored whiskey
Maraschino Meets Mash Bill
Of all the Bird Dog fruits, black cherry leans hardest into dessert territory: the bourbon base brings caramel, vanilla, and even a touch of milk chocolate, and the cherry lands like a maraschino garnish dissolved into the glass. It is sweeter and more syrupy than the peach or apple in the line — deliberately so, which is why it has become a cocktail-builder favorite in the flavored whiskey aisle.
Tasting Notes
Aroma of maraschino cherry, caramel, and vanilla, with milk chocolate emerging in the glass. The entry is candy-sweet cherry with a thick, liqueur-like mouthfeel; vanilla and simple syrup build to a cherry-caramel peak, finishing with cherry syrup, mild oak, and a hint of orange peel.
How to Enjoy
Shake with cola and a squeeze of lime for a cherry-whiskey highball, or blend with pineapple juice and ice for a Black Cherry Pina Colada. It is also an easy shot-style pour over ice. Explore more Bird Dog flavors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bird Dog Black Cherry a bourbon?
No — flavored whiskey. The bourbon base (corn, wheat, rye, aged in white oak) gets natural cherry flavoring added before bottling at 80 proof.
When was it released?
May 2019, as part of Bird Dog's fruit-flavored whiskey lineup.
Is it good for cocktails?
Yes — its bold cherry sweetness makes it a natural mixer for cola drinks, lemonades, and tiki-style blends.
Sweet, bold, and unapologetically cherry — grab Bird Dog Black Cherry at Del Mesa Liquor, order online from San Diego, CA.