Review: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
Review: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
“It tastes like heaven, burns like hell.”
Cinnamon spice isn’t usually what people have in mind when they say a whiskey “burns,” but this 66-proof flavored oddity, made in Canada and bottled by Kentucky’s Sazerac Company, certainly doesn’t have much going on in the alco-burn department. But if you’re a fan of Hot Tamales candy and over the age of 21, you’re in luck: Fireball has managed to create a dead solid rendition of that confection.
Fireball Cinnamon Whisky Review
There’s just no mistaking this whisky from the get-go. The nose is full of grated cinnamon and little else. This carries over to the body: Full of spice, a nice slug of sugar, and a long, lingering, cinnamon burn. Imagine crushing up Red Hots and steeping them in lower-proof alcohol — any alcohol will do, as Fireball doesn’t have a distinct whisky taste aside from a bit of brown sugar — and drink.
And yet, surprisingly, this isn’t a half-bad spirit. It’s not much of a departure from cinnamon schnapps, but the balance is right and the tastes are authentic. Candy-coated, to be sure, but with a week to go ’til Christmas, who’s complaining?
66 proof.
B+ / $17 [BUY IT NOW FROM FROOTBAT] [BUY IT NOW FROM TOTAL WINE]
Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
USD17
Too spicy for my taste
Fireball is the best drink I have found for a bad cold. It’s great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It will definitely clear out your sinuses!
I actually Tried something similar to fireball and it actually was pretty good. less heavy on the cinnamon but some interesting other inclusions. It was Called Gaur Spice Whiskey and i tried it at my local liquor store ( free sample event ).
A review of Gaur Spice is in the queue!