Canned cocktails have gotten ubiquitous today, and whereas many include “actual” components — precise spirits as a substitute of malt liquor and the like — few can declare the ingredient road cred of Social Hour’s seasonal Harvest Whiskey Bitter. This canned cocktail — at a whopping 20% abv — is made with honeycrisp apple, Meyer lemon, cinnamon, maple, and cardamom — oh, and 13 12 months previous George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey. The again label even signifies when the whiskey was distilled: Spring 2007, in addition to detailing the mashbill.
That alone is spectacular, and the cocktail can be a worthwhile expertise. Apples and spice give the drink a daring cider character, with maple syrup displaying up in simply the appropriate proportion and a strong slug of that orangey Meyer lemon. The cardamom surprises essentially the most, imbuing the end with a lingering, nearly Jap spice observe that’s directly uncommon and tantalizing. Oh, as for the whiskey, it’s a key participant however one which by no means comes near dominating given the daring flavors of every part else within the combine. The vanilla, fruit, and mild wooden notes complement the opposite components fairly superbly.
I’m undecided I’d name this a whiskey bitter — frankly, it’s not bitter sufficient — however what’s in a reputation? Drink it anyway. One can “serves three” — for those who’re extremely stingy.
20% abv.
A- / $28 per four-pack of 250ml cans / socialhourcocktails.com
Social Hour Harvest Whiskey Bitter
$28
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