Guide to Picking Flag Hill Whiskey — For You or Gifting

Choosing the right whiskey doesn’t have to be confusing — especially when you’re exploring Flag Hill’s handcrafted whiskeys, made grain-to-glass at our farm distillery in Lee, New Hampshire.

Flag Hill produces six distinct whiskeys, each with its own personality: Straight Bourbon, Wheated Bourbon, Breakfast Bourbon, Straight Rye, American Single Malt, and Maple Bourbon. Whether you’re choosing a bottle for yourself or searching for a meaningful New England gift, this guide will help you match each whiskey to the tastes and preferences of the person you have in mind.

We grow our own corn, rye and wheat, so many of Flag Hill whiskeys begin with grain grown right here on our farm and is crafted to capture a unique expression of New Hampshire distilling.

Let’s find the perfect bottle.

For the Classic Whiskey Drinker

Flag Hill Straight Bourbon Whiskey (4 Years)

Flavors: butterscotch, kettle corn, pecan pie, vanilla

Mash bill: 71% corn, 15% malt, 14% rye

Our Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the most traditional expression in the Flag Hill lineup. It’s balanced, warm, and instantly familiar to bourbon drinkers, offering a classic flavor profile with comforting sweetness and a gentle finish.

Perfect for:

• Longtime bourbon fans

• Someone who enjoys traditional, recognizable bourbon flavors

• A reliable, “can’t-go-wrong” gift

• Most similar to brands like Buffalo Trace, Four Roses, Woodford Reserve

For the Smooth-Sipper or Whiskey Beginner

Flag Hill Wheated Bourbon Whiskey (4 Years)

Flavors: caramel, nougat, vanilla, biscuit, cinnamon

Mash bill: 71% corn, 15% malt, 14% wheat

If you’re shopping for someone who prefers smooth, soft, or dessert-like flavors, Wheated Bourbon is the ideal choice. Wheat provides a rounder, gentler flavor with less spice — making this the most approachable bourbon we make.

Perfect for:

• People newer to whiskey

• Fans of soft, sweet, easy-drinking spirits

• A highly giftable, crowd-pleasing bourbon

• Most similar to brands like Maker's Mark, Larceny, Weller

For the Coffee Lover or Dessert Spirit Fan

Flag Hill Breakfast Bourbon (6 Years)

Flavors: mocha latte, cream, dark roasted coffee, caramel, espresso ice cream, cocoa cereal

Mash bill: 69% Corn, 14% Oats, 10% Distillers' malt, 7% Chocolate malt

Breakfast Bourbon is a true original — rich, cozy, and packed with coffeehouse flavors. It’s remarkably smooth, with deep mocha and chocolate notes that make it a favorite among coffee drinkers and anyone who enjoys warm, comforting spirits.

Perfect for:

• Coffee and espresso lovers

• Fans of dessert-style spirits who still want real whiskey

• Holiday gifting, winter sipping, and after-dinner enjoyment

For the Bold, Spicy, Adventurous Drinker

Flag Hill Straight Rye Whiskey (3 Years)

Flavors: honey, dried herbs, herbal spice, malt, drying spice

Mash bill: 85% rye, 15% malt

Straight Rye Whiskey has intensity, energy, and character. The high-rye mash bill gives it bold spice and herbal complexity, balanced by subtle honey sweetness. It’s an excellent choice for anyone who loves robust spirits or classic rye cocktails.

Perfect for:

• Fans of spicy or full-bodied whiskey

• Cocktail lovers (Manhattans, Old Fashioneds)

• Whiskey enthusiasts who appreciate traditional rye styles

For the Scotch Drinker or Whiskey Collector

Flag Hill American Single Malt Whiskey (6 Years)

Flavors: sweet malt, light smoke, teddy grahams, apricots, candied walnuts, oak

Mash bill: 84% Distillers Malt, 8% Peated malt, 8% Caramel malt

American Single Malt offers a refined malt sweetness with hints of smoke and rich fruit. It appeals to Scotch drinkers, Japanese whisky fans, or anyone who enjoys layered, expressive whiskeys. This bottle shows the range and depth of New Hampshire whiskey-making.

Perfect for:

• Scotch or single malt fans

• Whiskey collectors exploring new categories

• Anyone who loves complex, elegant spirits

  
  

For the Maple Lover or Someone Who Likes a Sweeter Sip

Flag Hill Maple Bourbon (2 Years)

Flavors: maple sweetness, soft corn notes, gentle spice, lingering maple finish

Mash bill: Straight Bourbon blended with New Hampshire maple syrup

This is one of the most universally loved spirits in the Flag Hill lineup. Maple Bourbon is smooth, lightly sweet, and irresistibly easy to drink. It’s the perfect bottle for brunch cocktails, holiday celebrations, or gifting to anyone who loves maple (and here in New Hampshire, that’s almost everyone).

Perfect for:

• Maple and dessert-flavor fans

• People who enjoy softer, sweeter spirits

• Simple, no-stress gifting

Quick Cheat Sheet: Which Flag Hill Whiskey Should You Choose?

If they like…	Choose…
Traditional bourbon flavor	Straight Bourbon
Smooth, soft, dessert-like whiskey	Wheated Bourbon
Coffee, mocha, or richer flavors	Breakfast Bourbon
Bold, spicy, herbal whiskey	Straight Rye
Scotch, Japanese whisky, or smoky malts	American Single Malt
Maple or sweeter spirits	Maple Bourbon

Visit Flag Hill to Explore Our Full Whiskey Lineup

To explore every Flag Hill whiskey — including our bourbons, rye whiskey, American single malt, and Maple Bourbon — visit our tasting room in Lee, New Hampshire, or browse the lineup at FlagHill.com.

Whether you're buying for yourself or choosing a meaningful gift, you can feel confident knowing every bottle is handcrafted from grain grown right here on our farm.

Raise a glass to New Hampshire whiskey — and to picking the perfect bottle.