Okay, so the other day I was scrolling through some websites, just browsing, you know, and I stumbled upon this thing called Howler Head Whiskey. The name itself caught my attention – sounds wild, right?
Turns out, it’s a Kentucky straight bourbon, but get this – it’s mixed with banana flavor. Banana and bourbon? I gotta say, that sounded pretty strange, but also kinda interesting. So, being the curious guy I am, I decided to get a bottle and give it a try.
First off, I poured it neat. Just wanted to get the pure, unadulterated taste of this banana bourbon. I took a sip, and man, it was something else. The bourbon was smooth, with that familiar oaky taste, but then came the banana – it was definitely there, not too strong, but like a pleasant surprise. It felt like they aged the whiskey in barrels, and at the last minute, someone tossed a bunch of bananas in there.
- Neat: The first time, I drank it neat. That means just the whiskey, no ice, no nothing. It was a good way to really taste the banana flavor mixed with the bourbon.
Next up, I put it on the rocks. A few ice cubes in the glass, poured the Howler Head over it. The ice chilled it down, mellowed out the flavors a bit. It was still tasty, just a bit less intense. If you’re someone who likes their whiskey cold but not too strong, this is the way to go.
- On the Rocks: Then, I tried it with ice. This cooled it down and made the flavors a bit less strong. It was still good, just different.
Then I thought, why not try it as a shot? It was the official whiskey of UFC, I mean that’s gotta count for something. I poured a shot, knocked it back, and chased it with a beer. It was actually pretty good! The banana flavor really stood out in a shot, and it went down smooth with the beer chaser.
- As a Shot: I also tried it as a shot with a beer. The banana taste really came out, and it was pretty smooth with the beer.
After that, I got a bit more adventurous. I started mixing it into some cocktails. Let me tell you, this is where Howler Head really shines. I made an Old Fashioned with it, just swapped out the regular bourbon for this banana one. The result? Amazing! The sweetness of the banana went so well with the bitters and the sugar. It was like a tropical twist on a classic.
- In Cocktails: I made some cocktails with it, like an Old Fashioned but with the banana whiskey. It was awesome! The banana flavor made the cocktails taste like a tropical version of themselves.
My Adventure
I experimented with a few other cocktails too. Tried it in a Manhattan, in a Whiskey Sour, even made a banana-flavored Mint Julep. Every time, it was like a whole new experience. It’s crazy how that banana flavor changes the game.
Honestly, I wasn’t expecting to like it this much. I thought it would be too sweet, or the banana would be too overpowering. But it’s not like that at all. It’s a legit bourbon, just with this cool banana twist. It’s like they took something classic and gave it a modern, fun update.
So, if you’re into whiskey, or if you’re just looking for something different to try, I’d say give Howler Head a shot. It’s a wild ride, but in a good way. You might be surprised at how much you like banana in your bourbon!
And hey, it’s not just some small-time operation. Turns out, Campari Group, which is a pretty big name in the liquor world, they bought a part of Howler Head. They must know what’s up. If you’re looking for a fun, different kind of whiskey, Howler Head is worth checking out. Just remember to drink responsibly!
