# Bear Fight Whiskey Flips the Script by Finishing Bourbon in Tequila Barrels *By James Hills — Updated March 2026* Most bourbon drinkers know that tequila is often aged in used bourbon barrels. Bear Fight Whiskey flipped that script - their Kentucky Reserve Straight Bourbon is finished in tequila barrels, pulling agave character back into the bourbon in a way that creates something genuinely different. At $37.99 a bottle, it is priced low enough to take a chance on without overthinking it. The brand is backed by Gabriel Macht (Harvey Specter from Suits) and Seth MacFarlane, which gets attention, but the liquid is what makes it worth a look. Bear Fight is running two expressions right now that both lean into unconventional barrel work, and both land under $50. ## Two Expressions, Two Different Barrel Experiments Both Bear Fight bottles take a familiar base and push it somewhere unexpected. The bourbon borrows from tequila. The single malt borrows from Scotch. Neither costs enough to make you hesitate at the register. ### Kentucky Reserve Bourbon Finished in Tequila Barrels The Kentucky Reserve is a high-rye straight bourbon that gets a secondary finish in tequila barrels. That finishing process adds vanilla, caramel, and a subtle agave sweetness layered over the spice from the rye. At 45% ABV and $37.99, it sits in the everyday-pour range where you can keep a bottle on the bar cart and not worry about rationing it. ### Cruising Alaska with Norwegian Cruise Line on NCL Jewel What to expect when on an Alaska cruise with Norwegian Cruise Lines, based on our sailing on NCL Jewel. ManTripping [Read More](https://ads.flowmediamarketing.com/go/kVbKJWhvmcUx1lUGz-5d5g.430) ### A Pride of America Cruise Will Change Your View of Hawaii Pride of America Hawaii cruise review, the only US flagged, large cruise ship to sail in Hawaii. 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If you have been looking for something to bring to a [guys weekend](https://www.mantripping.com/guys-weekend.html) that starts a conversation, this is a solid pick. ### American Single Malt With Peat Smoke and Sherry Cask Influence Bear Fight's American Single Malt uses three different oak barrel types including peat and sherry casks, which gives it a flavor profile that lands somewhere between a Scotch and a traditional American whiskey. The tasting notes run from grain and wood to wildflower honey and fruit, with a hint of Islay-style peat smoke underneath. At 45% ABV and $46.99, it is positioned as an entry point into the American single malt category - one of the fastest-growing segments in whiskey right now. This is the kind of bottle that fits a long night on the porch at the lake house. The smoke and sweetness work well when you are sitting around a fire sharing stories with your buddies, and the price means you are not going to stress when someone pours a heavy hand. ## Worth a Spot on the Bar Cart The Kentucky Reserve at $37.99 is the easier entry point if you want to try one first. If you already know you like smoke and sweetness, the American Single Malt at $46.99 is worth going straight for. Both are 750ml and both are built for drinking with people, not for collecting dust on a shelf. More info and availability at [bearfightwhiskey.com](https://www.bearfightwhiskey.com/). Details Written by: James Hills Published: 24 March 2026 Last Updated: 24 March 2026 ### 🚢Ready To Book A Vacation? Let us help you plan a cruise, all-inclusive resort, or tour for your next guys trip, family vacation, or romantic getaway. 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