Michigan Snacks That Actually Pair Well with Whiskey

Michigan grows a few things better than almost anywhere else in the country, and several of them make surprisingly good whiskey pairings.

Tart cherries

Michigan produces roughly 75% of the nation's tart cherries. Dried cherries or a simple preserve pair especially well with a softer, wheated bourbon, where the tartness balances the whiskey's sweetness nicely.

Apples

Baked or dried apple works well alongside both wheated bourbon and a toasted-barrel release, echoing the same warm, caramelized notes already present in the whiskey.

Blueberries

Michigan is one of the top blueberry-producing states in the country, and fresh or dried blueberries pair nicely with a fruit-forward, well-aged whiskey.

Maple

A little real maple syrup, drizzled over something simple like vanilla ice cream, pairs naturally with a caramel-forward bourbon.

Why these work so well

None of these were chosen from a formal pairing guide. They're just what Michigan already grows at scale, and the local food culture built around them, cherry desserts, apple cider, maple-glazed dishes, already complements whiskey without anyone planning it that way.

Stop in and ask us which pairing to try with this week's featured bottle. We're happy to point you toward something that's grown close to home.