Lyre's American Malt - Non-Alcoholic Spirit, Bourbon Style, Premium, 700ml

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Thanks to the current hype around non-alcoholic spirits for drinks, there are more and more brands and products, offering an incredible selection. However, this list focuses exclusively on the best options. This is easily the best alternative to classic American bourbon, with its rich notes of caramel, chewy toffee, and charred oak. I really like Escape’s Cinnamon Fire Whiskey. If it weren’t such a niche flavor, it would be the first on this list. This is priced where you would expect for a non alcoholic whisky, but do note how whisky isn’t mentioned in any of their marketing materials – this is a great alternative to whisky, but it is not a replacement. Give it a try if you want to experience something new.

Ideally, I’ll find a non alcoholic version that tastes like the real thing, but for now, I’m mixing and experimenting with what I’ve got. Lyre’s American Malt is a non-alcoholic whiskey alternative that was released to market in 2020. After its initial release it won an award in the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. This Ritual whiskey alternative is probably the closest to actual whiskey in this lineup regarding taste and finish.

THE SPIRIT OF BOURBON

It is reminiscent of dark whiskey or rum, with oak barrel flavors, chocolate rye spice, and a warm, drying finish. It’s a great sipper, but it will hold itself extremely well in a mixed drink, too. [ 2] 6. The Spirit of Bourbon Free Spirits states that the Spirit of Bourbon is a blend of complex flavors including oak, toasted almonds, caramel, and brown sugar. They’ve incorporated energizing vitamins and ingredients to add in a sort of mood enhancement to the drink. Inspired by the Mediterranean tradition of aperitivo hour, Ghia drinks like an elevated amaro. Founder Melanie Masarin blended Riesling grape juice with a range of herbs and extracts to replicate the complexity of apres-dinner drinks. It’s also available in single-serving spritz form. Either included typical whiskey notes or offered a unique flavor profile that I could use in mixing When it comes to nonalcoholic spirits, the drinks industry has come a long way in the last ten years. As recently as a decade ago, non-imbibers were relegated to sodas, juices, and sparkling waters. In 2014, however, a company called Seedlip began offering a spirit-adjacent alternative, and consumers now have a full rainbow of booze-free options, from rums and whiskeys to tequilas and aperitivos. More and more seemingly hit the market every day.

The taste of non-alcoholic whisky really depends on the brand and the type of whisky. Some may taste early similar to the whisky you’re used to, while others may not taste like alcohol (this is probably the majority.) Whilst it’s hard to mimic the ethanol flavour of booze, non-alcoholic whisky gains its similarities in taste from the spirit’s quintessential colour, flavour notes, and aroma instead. Alternatives to Alcohol-Free Whisky

This award-winning bottle has gorgeous oak tannins and nutty grain characters. It finishes with a subtle smoke flavor profile reminiscent of a good quality scotch. 2. Monday Zero Alcohol Whiskey When you substitute ingredients, you always want to find a substitute that adequately replaces the ingredient you are missing. Whether you’re baking, cooking, or mixing it doesn’t change. The flavor profile is very unique and offers a lot of different flavors that work well together. It is complex, with slight sweet and bitter herbal notes that come through with a smokey oak base.

Because of these factors I don’t consider it good replacement for those looking for a non alcoholic whiskey. According to current UK government guidance, drinks that contain 0.05% ABV or less are labelled as alcohol-free, while drinks of up to 1.2% are labelled low alcohol. To put that into context, even a ripe banana can contain 0.5% alcohol. When looking for non-alcoholic bourbon, you should pay attention to a few things. In addition to the essential characteristics like flavor profile and price, you should also pay attention to the ingredients and the way a brand produces its products. ProductionThe Distillate Reconstruction process involves first identifying the flavor structure of the spirit, along with the elements that contribute to it. These are then distilled to create natural flavors. Those flavors are then carefully blended and become the base of the bourbon. Lyre’s Italian Orange expression is formulated to replicate a bitter orange aperitif, e.g. Campari. This particular flavor stands up well poured into a Negroni, an Americano, or a spritz. It's redolent of blood orange and citrus notes in general, along with maraschino and some bitter dryness. We feel like Lyre's really has nailed the bitter orange complexity of some of the best aperitivi.

On a more technical note, non-alcoholic whiskeys are often made with all-natural ingredients, making them healthier. Whatever the reason for it, when I get that urge for a whisky, I don’t always want to drink alcohol, I just want the taste and the warming feeling that it gives me. For a long time, this has seemed an impossible complication of impulses – wanting whisky but not wanting alcohol. This is the largest segment in non-alcoholic spirits with companies like Lyre's, Ritual Zero Proof and ISH. The customer knows what to expect in terms of taste and how to use the product, thanks to the connection to familiar spirits. Bottle Size: 500 milliliters (16.9 ounces) | Tasting Notes: Gentian root, fig, orange | Best Use: Tonic water, club sodaDespite this, they have a good flavor profile to be consumed neat, as well as having a uniqueness that makes them a cool addition for mixing. However, that also means that every producer approaches the task in a different way. Some more professional, some less. Make sure to do your research to find out how a specific brand produces its alcohol-free alternative to bourbon. Ingredients No, non-alcoholic whiskey cannot legally be called whiskey. According to whiskey law, the whiskey must be bottled at an ABV of at least 40 percent before it can be legally labeled as whiskey. Spiritless uses a unique distillation process where they first create a high proof bourbon and then separate out the alcohol through reverse distillation. The remaining liquid is then blended to create a well balanced non alcoholic bourbon. Through a process called Distillate Reconstruction, each one of the Free Spirits is crafted by identifying all of the raw materials, the interactions and the alchemy that give a traditional spirit its unique flavor profile.