I don’t care to drink Spiritless Kentucky 74 neat since it has a strong bitter flavor evocative of the infamously awful Malort, though not as extreme. However, it’s a reasonable substitute for former drinkers who miss the “Kentucky hug” of bourbon. It sends a warm tingle as it travels down your throat, not as strong as a good whiskey but better than most non-alcoholic whiskeys.
Where the Kentucky 74 shined for me was in a mocktail. I used it in an Old Fashioned, which reminded me of the real thing. Sweetness and bitterness were well-balanced to produce a complex drink that didn’t leave me wondering where the alcohol was.
I’d recommend this option to people who want a non-alcoholic whiskey with some kick that can serve as a suitable substitute in whiskey cocktails.
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