Bear Fight Whiskey

The award-winning American Single Malt from the USA

Even before Bear Fight was officially launched, the whiskey won international awards. Today, it is one of the most exciting representatives of a new generation of whiskey.

Bear Fight Whiskey

Although the official "American Single Malt Whiskey" category is still very young, Bear Fight Whiskey already offers a formidable representative. Distilled in the USA, internationally recognized, and now available in Germany for the first time, Bear Fight combines traditional whiskey craftsmanship with the bold innovative spirit of American distilleries.

Even before the whisky had a name and was officially launched on the market, it already convinced international expert juries. The awards were proof that something extraordinary had been created here.

The name "Bear Fight" stands for the challenges we face in life. For the founders, it was the task of developing an exceptional American Single Malt and asserting themselves against expectations and conventions. This personal "Bear Fight" gave rise to a brand that embodies courage, perseverance, and a pioneering spirit.

The result is an exceptional whiskey with character, depth, and a distinctive signature. For all those who don't just want to drink whisky, but want to discover new paths.

  • The Journey of Bear Fight

2021

🏆 First Accolades

2022

🥇 Best American Single Malt

2022

🚀 Official Market Launch

2022

🏅 Double Gold in San Francisco

2022

🎬 Seth MacFarlane Boards

2023

📈 National Expansion

2024

🌍 International Recognition

2024

🤝 Gabriel Macht Becomes a Partner

2025

📺 National advertising campaign

2025

🍎 First Limited Edition

2025

🏪 Over 300 retailers

2026

🇺🇸 Germany Premiere

2026

🐻 An established brand

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2021

Even before the whiskey officially hits the shelves, it's making waves with critics. At the New York International Spirits Competition, the dram immediately won Double Gold.

🏆 First awards

2022

Even before its official market launch, Bear Fight is honored at the World
Whiskies Awards as "Best American Single Malt under 12 Years".

🥇 Best American Single Malt

2022

Official Release: Next Century Spirits officially launches Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey in the US.

🚀 Official Market Launch

2022

The wave of success continues: At the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the brand also won the highest award (Double Gold) and established itself as a serious challenger in the industry.

🏅 Double Gold in San Francisco

2022

A true milestone for brand awareness: Hollywood writer, director, and actor Seth MacFarlane (creator of Family Guy and Ted) is joining as an investor. As "Chief Storyteller," he will henceforth shape the rebellious and humorous brand voice. His approach: Bear Fight doesn't take itself too seriously but delivers outstanding quality.

🎬 Seth MacFarlane boards

2023

The whiskey is now available in numerous US states
and is developing into one of the best-known brands in the still young
American Single Malt category.

📈 National Expansion

2024

Bear Fight collects further international awards and establishes
itself as one of the most awarded American Single Malts of its
generation. The brand gains recognition at the ADI
International Spirits Competition and other international
competitions, among others.

🌍 International Recognition

2024

Actor Gabriel Macht – world-renowned as the elegant lawyer Harvey Specter from the hit series Suits – joins the team as an investor, creative partner, and new brand ambassador.

🤝 Gabriel Macht becomes partner

2025

The first large-scale US marketing campaign is launching with commercials starring Gabriel Macht. Under the slogan "What's your Bear Fight?", the brand playfully encourages people to toast to life's daily challenges and small battles.
The commercial not only becomes a viral hit but is also officially highlighted by The New York Times as one of the best Super Bowl Commercials of 2025.

📺 National advertising campaign

2025

With "Orchard & Vine," the brand's first seasonal limited edition is released.

🍎 First Limited Edition

2025

Bear Fight Whiskey is expanding rapidly in the US, securing over 300
new placements with major retailers such as Total Wine and BevMo.

🏪 Over 300 retailers

2026

Bear Fight crosses the Atlantic: The whiskey is being officially introduced to the German market for the first time via the independent importer fassclub GmbH.

🇬🇧 German Premiere

2026

Today, Bear Fight is considered one of the most awarded American Single
Malts and one of the most prominent representatives of the young
whiskey category American Single Malt.

🐻 An established brand

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Was ist American Single Malt?

American Single Malt is the youngest officially recognized whiskey category in the USA. After years of development, it received its own legal definition for the first time in 2024 and is now considered a distinct whiskey style alongside Bourbon, Rye, and other American classics.
Like classic single malts, American Single Malt is made exclusively from malted barley and produced at a single distillery. At the same time, American distilleries benefit from the diverse climate zones and regional influences of the USA. The result is a new generation of whiskies that combine traditional craftsmanship with American innovation.
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100% malted barley

As with classic single malts, the entire grain base comes exclusively from malted barley, ensuring the typical single malt character.

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A distillery

From mashing and distillation to maturation, production takes place within a single distillery. This gives each whiskey its own signature.

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Made in the USA

American Single Malt must be entirely distilled and matured in the United States. This creates regional characters with their own distinct profiles.

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Aged in oak barrels

Storage takes place in oak barrels with a maximum capacity of 700 liters. The type of barrel and maturation period significantly influence the aromas.

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Diverse climate zones

From Texas to Colorado, from California to Oregon – the diverse climatic conditions create an extraordinary variety of styles and flavor profiles.

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Officially recognized since 2024

After decades of development, American Single Malt received its own legal definition for the first time in 2024 and is now considered a distinct whiskey category.

AMERICAN SINGLE MALT

Bear Fight Single Malt combines strong grain notes with honey and apple for a harmonious taste experience. Blackcurrant, dried fig, and sweet cherry meet subtle orange notes, gracefully leading into a pleasantly sweet, slightly smoky, and long-lasting finish.

This single malt is one of the most awarded young whiskies in its category, having received multiple Gold and Double Gold awards at international blind tastings in the USA, Europe, and Asia. These accolades confirm a modern, balanced profile, uncompromising quality, and a whisky that delights both connoisseurs and newcomers alike.

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KENTUCKY RESERVE

The Bear Fight Kentucky Straight Bourbon presents robust, spicy notes of a high-rye bourbon on the nose, accompanied by vanilla, maple syrup, and toasted oak. On the palate, butterscotch unfolds alongside a harmonious symbiosis of honey notes and salted caramel. A light hint of tequila on the finish elegantly rounds off the tasting experience.

The Bear Fight Kentucky Reserve Bourbon is the brand's youngest expression and yet has already received international accolades. In renowned blind tastings, it convinced juries of distillers, bartenders, and retailers with its balanced style, accessibility, and versatility. The initial awards confirm a bourbon made for moments of enjoyment and serving as an ideal base for creative and modern cocktails.

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ORCHARD & VINE

Bear Fight Orchard & Vine Bourbon combines fruity apple notes with dark berries and warm baking spices to create a complex yet harmonious flavor profile. On the palate, sweet cherry, toasted barrel notes, and dark butterscotch meet a delicate spiciness. The medium to long-lasting finish is pleasantly warming and rounds off the experience with an elegant, slightly bittersweet note.

Finished in barrels that previously held Calvados and Port wine, the Orchard & Vine Bourbon represents Bear Fight's modern, creative side of bourbon. The special barrel combination gives it depth and fruitiness without overpowering the characteristic bourbon style. The result is an accessible yet exciting bourbon that impresses both neat and offers new inspiration for contemporary cocktail interpretations.

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Original Bear Fight Commercial

Why we chose Bear Fight Whiskey 💚

Bear Fight not only impressed me with its taste but also with the attitude behind the brand. Despite its powerful name, the whiskey presents itself as surprisingly smooth and approachable. That's exactly what appealed to me immediately: a whiskey that doesn't try to impress with harshness, but with character and balance.

I particularly like the message behind Bear Fight. The name stands for the challenges, projects, and goals we face in life. For the courage to break new ground and not be limited by traditions.

This is precisely where I also recognize much of what motivated me to found fassclub. Not just doing what everyone else does, but consciously discovering new things and inspiring people with extraordinary worlds of enjoyment.

That's why Bear Fight is one of the brands that perfectly fit fassclub for me.

– Kevin, Founder of fassclub