When fall arrives, the fever for flavored whiskey begins to rise. Once looked down upon by whiskey aficionados as something of a syrupy gimmick, flavored whiskey has come into its own as distillers elevated the form with natural ingredients.
Let’s break down the variety of expressions available as consumers look to add flavor to their autumn spirits.
When it comes to fruit flavors, much like cider and wines, apple is the king of the jungle. Perhaps inspired by the Old Fashioned, cherry is increasingly prevalent as well. Pineapple, peach and banana offerings are also gaining in prominence.
If there is one flavor category that shows no signs of cooling off, it’s spicy. Consumers crave heat in their whiskey, and there is almost no limit to the choices they have. Everything from the sweet heat of cinnamon and smoked maple, to sweat-inducing mesquite and hot sauce-infused blends.
Dessert in a glass will always be appealing, whether paired with savory meals, or as a sweet treat on its own. The sweet flavor profile ranges from a hint of honey or maple, to full on confection with chocolate, vanilla and salted caramel to name just a few options.
The newest emerging flavor profile in whiskey. Distillers have kicked off this category with nutty options like pecan, walnut and of course, the ever-ubiquitous bacon-infused brands.
Contact your sales consultant today to capitalize on this flavorful and profitable trend.