Spotted Bear Spirits Single Malt is a handcrafted two-year-old American single malt from a woman-owned craft distillery in Whitefish, Montana, distilled from 100% Montana malted barley and bottled at 88.6 proof (44.3% ABV).
Spotted Bear is a community-minded craft distillery inspired by Montana's wild places, and its lineup of small-batch gin, huckleberry spirits, vodka and whiskey reflects the rugged landscape. The distillery embraces Montana's agricultural heritage, sourcing grain from local farms and aging its spirits in the state's distinctive climate. Its tasting room sits on Railway Street in Whitefish, across from Depot Park.
This Scotch-style single malt leans into the natural sweetness of malted barley rather than heavy wood. Two years in the barrel keep the cereal heart of the malt while adding a bourbon-like sweetness, with bright citrus, orange peel and apricot.
It is a fine sipper for fireside chats and long evenings with friends, and a thoughtful gift from Big Sky Country.
American whiskey covers a wide range of styles, from bourbon and rye to single malts and light whiskeys, and independent blenders and small producers have made it one of the most exciting categories in spirits.
American single malt is made from 100% malted barley at a single distillery, the same rules as Scotch single malt, but often aged in new American oak.
Whitefish sits at the gateway to Glacier National Park in northwest Montana.
Montana is one of the leading barley-growing states in the country, and much of its crop goes to malt.
Young single malts tend to show bright fruit and cereal sweetness rather than the heavy oak of long-aged whiskies.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Bright citrus.
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Palate: Orange peel and apricot.
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Character: Sweet malted barley.
Specifications
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Producer: Spotted Bear Spirits, Whitefish, Montana
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Style: American single malt whiskey
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Grain: 100% Montana malted barley
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Age: 2 years
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Proof / ABV: 88.6 proof (44.3% ABV)
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Region: Montana, USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a splash of water, or mix a Rob Roy or a whiskey highball. It pairs with smoked trout, huckleberry desserts or aged cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is it made from?
100% Montana malted barley.
How old is it?
Two years.
Where is it made?
Whitefish, Montana.
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