As someone who likes actual whiskey (intentional 'e') I thought I would hate peanut butter whiskies. I've hated every honey or fruit variation of whiskey ever introduced. I don't like artificial fruit flavors in whiskey and I've found the honey versions to be cloyingly sweet. For reference, my daily drinkers (just a figure of speech...I can quit any time...no really) are WT 101 and Bulleit Rye, which are admittedly a little sweet.
I have to say, however, that I LOVE peanut butter whiskies. I have had a great time trying all the different brands and present my top three nominations for your consideration:
3) Blind Squirrel-just a really nice flavor of peanut butter in a corn whiskey base. A little one-note but very pleasant, especially at the price point ($18 at Specs).
2) Skrewball- the OG and the most complex flavor profile. You get a hint of salted peanut and cinnamon with the taste, but it's higher priced ($27 at Specs) than the competition.
1) Ole Smoky-another corn-based peanut butter whiskey but has a great peanut butter flavor and, unlike every other brand, a very pleasant creamy peanut butter mouth feel.
Honorable mention:
a) Sqrrl peanut butter whiskey-a very pleasant peanut butter AND butterscotch flavor but has a chemical aftertaste that diminishes it
b) Select Club pecan praline Canadian whisky-might actually be my favorite. The best description is that it's like pecan pie in a glass. Has a wonderful toasted pecan nose and taste. Only downside it it's on the higher side ($27), but comparable to Skrewball.
I have to say, however, that I LOVE peanut butter whiskies. I have had a great time trying all the different brands and present my top three nominations for your consideration:
3) Blind Squirrel-just a really nice flavor of peanut butter in a corn whiskey base. A little one-note but very pleasant, especially at the price point ($18 at Specs).
2) Skrewball- the OG and the most complex flavor profile. You get a hint of salted peanut and cinnamon with the taste, but it's higher priced ($27 at Specs) than the competition.
1) Ole Smoky-another corn-based peanut butter whiskey but has a great peanut butter flavor and, unlike every other brand, a very pleasant creamy peanut butter mouth feel.
Honorable mention:
a) Sqrrl peanut butter whiskey-a very pleasant peanut butter AND butterscotch flavor but has a chemical aftertaste that diminishes it
b) Select Club pecan praline Canadian whisky-might actually be my favorite. The best description is that it's like pecan pie in a glass. Has a wonderful toasted pecan nose and taste. Only downside it it's on the higher side ($27), but comparable to Skrewball.
