John A.P. Conoley Carolina Peanut Butter Flavored Whiskey

Okay...to start, I'm grading this on its merits as a flavored whiskey and not it's merits as just a whiskey. I'm also giving it bonus points for the enjoyment it seemed to bring our guests. In other words...it was a hit. TWTWIRBM is a bit of a TikTok fanatic. She's constantly texting me cocktail ideas from various folks. Some are very good (ask me about what I dubbed "Jobsite Margaritas" before your next summer cookout and thank me later) and some just have me scratching my head. Either way, she got in her head that our company would enjoy Peanut Butter Cup drinks. We go into the store for Skrewball and I mentioned to the ABC Clerk that I didn't really care for it. He told us about this homegrown product that he preferred. He was right. Less cloying sweetness and more whiskey flavor than Skrewball. I got out the cocktail shaker when the guests arrived and started experimenting with ratios of Peanut Butter Whiskey to Chocolate Creme Liqueur. Now, while I don't do overly sweet cocktails, I was impressed with how they turned out. This got my creative juices going. I asked TWTWIRBM to start a pan of extra crispy bacon while I ran back to the ABC for some Banana Liqeur for a cocktail I dubbed "The Elvis". I entertained, mixed cocktails, sipped Maker's 46, opened Xmas gifts, and generally enjoyed watching everyone have a great time. It all served to remind me that there is a place and time for flavored whiskey. Thanks John A.P. Conoley for helping provide that reminder.