Ask any whisky fan and they’ll probably tell you that nothing beats a smooth dram of fire water. Well. Almost nothing. Peanut butter-flavoured whisky is taking over, and whether you’re a seasoned whisky drinker or a total novice, the creamy, nutty taste of peanut butter is hard to resist. Drink responsibly.
For Cambodian-born refugee Steven Yeng, peanut butter was a totally new and fascinating flavour when he arrived in the USA. A lifelong love affair with peanut butter, and then his wife and Skrewball co-founder Brittany, led to the couple developing their ode to unconventional flavours, heritage and all things tasty. From $64.99. Buy it here. **Editor’s note: Skrewball whiskey has been recalled due to an undeclared sesame allergen 22.8.24
Ole Smoky Tennessee whiskey creates a swag of flavour-infused booze, everything from wary watermelon whiskey to mango-habanero, and mint chocolate chip whiskey. But the one we want sitting in our bar cart is the peanut butter-washed whiskey. Inspired by the salty-sweet crumble of a peanut butter cookie, Ole Smoky’s whiskey is just as good over ice as it is mixed into a PB&J shot. From $56.99. Buy it here.
Sqrrl (pronounced ‘squirrel’) is Jim Beam’s riff on the peanut butter whiskey craze and while the adorable visual of a squirrel collecting a cache of peanuts already has us convinced, the big name attached to Sqrrl makes for a friendly introduction to something new. From $193.99. Buy it here.
This proper Canadian whiskey is an ideal winter warmer (it would have to be to keep that Arctic cold at bay) and blends the intensity of peanut brittle with notes of butterscotch and caramel. A subtle saltiness drives the peanut butter flavour home and at just 35 percent ABV, this sipper isn’t going to knock out about. From $186. Buy it here.
We love an origin story, especially when it involves puppies. Sheep Dog Peanut Butter Whiskey (allegedly) came about when a Kentucky distiller’s sheep dog knocked a shot of whiskey into an open jar of peanut butter and a star was born. While we’re not sure if the story is true, one thing is for sure – this drop is downright delicious, with notes of popcorn, vanilla, caramel and peanut butter, of course. From $55. Buy it here.
