# Red Maple Spirit Is More Than Just Maple Flavored *By James Hills — Updated February 2025* Have you ever visited a distillery and found something completely unique and then wish you had bought a bottle of it to take home with you, but now it's too late? That happened to me tonight after visiting Red Eagle Distillery in Geneva, Ohio, north east of Cleveland and tasting their delicious Red Maple. All I have is the brief memories, so I'll share them with you guys now ... After looking at my photos and remembering the experience of visiting this big red distillery barn nestled between wineries, I began to share the photo above. My friends dismissed my evangelism of this unique spirit as, "oh yeah I've tasted maple-flavored whiskey before". Others more politely expressed their curiosity and asked, "oh cool! Is that aged in maple barrels?" The answer to both of those is, "no". However, the reality is far more exciting.  ### Austin Texas Guys Trip: Grab Some BBQ, Listen to Great Music, and Get a Little Weird If you dream of BBQ, live music, golf, and getting a little bit weird then Austin, Texas is a great town that is perfect for a quick weekend getaway. ManTripping [Read More](https://ads.flowmediamarketing.com/go/bXR7fukg4y1PK_gop4B-gw.368) ### Ways To Learn About Indigenous Cultures And Traditions On An Alaska Cruise Learn about Alaska Native cultures through village tours, traditional performances, art workshops, authentic cuisine, and local festivals. CruiseWestCoast [Read More](https://ads.flowmediamarketing.com/go/bXR7fukg4y1PK_gop4B-gw.620) ### The "Classic" National Park Tour A guided van tour from Gatlinburg through Great Smoky Mountains history, scenic overlooks, and Newfound Gap, ideal for history and nature lovers. 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Or maybe twists on cocktail classics like a Manhattan where you can substitute Red Maple for bourbon and have something pretty unique to spice things up for a change of pace. Maybe even a Red Maple Hot Toddy to keep you warm this fall! ## Man Gear Pick of the Month September's Pick Amazon (affiliate) ### LiberNovo Maxis Electric Big and Tall Ergonomic Office Chair, Graphite 52cm Why we picked it: a grill you can actually carry to the campsite, the tailgate or the cabin without borrowing a truck. 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[Red Eagle Distillery](https://redeaglespirits.com/) has been creating craft spirits from locally sourced ingredients since 2012. While not quite an estate distillery it's a humble but impressive operation that clearly has the right mixture of business acumen, chemistry, and divine inspiration to make even more great things happen in the future. I absolutely revel in seeing distillers create innovative spirits and this is the epitome of what I dream of finding each time I visit a craft distillery. It also serves as a reminder that if you find something you love at first sip ... don't forget to reward the distiller by buying a bottle and then sharing your photos and excitement with friends! Details Written by: James Hills Published: 31 July 2019 Last Updated: 26 February 2025 ### 🚢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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