Alpine Distilling Spicy Lafayette is a limited-run version of the award-winning Lafayette Spiced Bourbon, blending Kentucky bourbon with apricot and cinnamon plus a Thai chili pepper, bottled at 70 proof (35% ABV) in a 700ml bottle.
Made by the family-owned Alpine Distilling in Park City, Utah, Lafayette begins with a classic Kentucky bourbon and is made anew with the flavors of stone fruit (apricot), cinnamon and aromatic primrose for a delightful balance of sweet and spice. The Spicy version adds a single Thai chili pepper to the profile and is produced only in limited runs. The Lafayette stone fruit interpretation has won numerous international awards.
Sweet apricot and warm cinnamon meet a lively Thai chili kick over a smooth bourbon base.
The bright yellow label makes it a fun gift for spice lovers.
Bourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.
Spiced whiskey blends whiskey with fruit, spice and botanicals.
Serve it chilled as a shot or over ice.
It makes a lively Hot Toddy on a cold night.
Try it with ginger ale and a lime wedge.
Add it to apple cider for an easy fall cocktail.
It makes a fun base for a spicy Mule.
A splash in hot chocolate adds warmth.
It is a great bottle for tailgates and campfires.
It is a fun gift for adventurous drinkers.
Tasting Notes
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Fruit: Sweet apricot.
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Spice: Cinnamon, Thai chili.
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Base: Smooth Kentucky bourbon.
Specifications
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Producer: Alpine Distilling, Park City, Utah
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Style: Spiced bourbon whiskey, limited run
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Flavors: Apricot, cinnamon, Thai chili pepper
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Proof / ABV: 70 proof (35% ABV)
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Origin: USA
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Use it in a spicy Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour, mix it with ginger beer, or pour it as a flask whiskey. It pairs with barbecue, apricot-glazed pork or spiced nuts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes it spicy?
A Thai chili pepper added to the Lafayette recipe.
What is the base?
Kentucky bourbon.
Is it always available?
No, the Spicy version is produced in limited runs.
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