Premium spirit alternatives made from all-natural botanical flavors for the taste, smell and pleasant bite of spirits, without the alcohol or calories.
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Ritual Zero Proof (ritualzeroproof.com) has a 3.1 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 101 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Food, Beverages & Tobacco and its reputation is mixed. Opinions are polarized: 52% rate it 4 stars or higher while 33% give 1 star; The business has not yet replied to negative reviews; 5 of them were added in the last 12 months. Last updated 2026-08-11.
Been wanting to explore mocktails and low or no alcohol alternatives of late, so when I saw the bottle of Ritual Zero Proof Rum, I thought I would give it a shot. How bad could it be? Answer: very bad! It tastes nothing like rum or spiced rum, and the only thing its taste resembles is Worcestershire sauce mixed with a bit of vinegar and water. I don't think it would even mix well with say Coke or Diet Coke for a mock Cuba Libre, as soda can only mask so much. Final Verdict: Fail.
This is undrinkable unless you like a mix of vinegar and maple syrup. That is seriously what it tastes like. Until we can do better, I’m drinking the real stuff, I’ll just cut back.
Tried both the Whiskey and the Aperitif versions and both were absolutely undrinkable. Not sure these folks ever tasted the real thing if they think what they are making is potable. Pricey and just awful.
Worse that 1 star. This is the WRST CRAPO I have ever tasted. Worse, I first tried it was a full money back guarantee and when I contacted the company, they basically told me to P-off!! Just fine people!! Your best bet, STAY WAY from this and save your money and your tastebuds!!!
Disappointed Across the Board – RITUAL Non-Alcoholic Spirits Review**
As someone who genuinely enjoys the ritual of cocktail-making and has been trying to cut back on alcohol, I had high hopes for RITUAL's non-alcoholic alternatives. Unfortunately, I returned consistently disappointed after trying the tequila, whiskey, and rum versions.
Let's start with the **tequila alternative** — it has a harsh, synthetic aroma and an oddly peppery aftertaste that tries to mimic alcohol burn but ends up feeling more like a chemical sting. It neither complements mixers well nor stands on its own.
The **whiskey alternative** fared even worse. It lacked even the mildest whiskey's richness, depth, and oaky warmth. Instead, it tasted like watered-down vanilla with an artificial smoky essence thrown in — more like a cheap flavoring syrup than a sippable spirit.
Lastly, the **rum alternative** was perhaps the most tolerable, but still disappointing. Instead of a molasses-forward or spiced complexity, it tasted flat, overly sweet, and thin-bodied. There was no real character to it. In all cases, I felt like I was drinking something trying *too hard* to pretend to be something it's not. I suggest looking elsewhere if you're looking for a satisfying zero-proof spirit. There are better-crafted alternatives on the market.
The whiskey has a smoky peppery taste to it and in my opinion as a non-alcoholic substitute I was not impressed. I will be looking for other options to maybe add (non-alcoholic of course) to bring the taste to where it needs to be
I went to order one to try and realized that the information I was giving was to much in that not only did they have my CC# but also my brother's address in REno. NV. When I tried to cancel this order -it wasn't an option.
I will never deal with this company again
Definitely not for me. Awful. I bought a bottle of gin and whiskey. Neither one was even close to what they were supposed to be emulating. You would think the gin would at the least have an evergreen/piney flavor or aroma. Nope. This was not even a “near” or “almost gin” experience. The whiskey tasted like watered down apple cider with a hint of angostura bitters. Not at all whiskey like. Just no. Ugh.
Ordering, delivery and communication were tops. Unfortunately the product is very disappointing. Neither the whiskey nor the gin - even when used in standard cocktails - has an appealing taste. Not really suitable as a substitute.
Subscription orders were charged and paid The products were not delivered and the company Ritual Zero Proof is stone walling me and no phone number for customer support!!
Enjoyed the Ritual Zero Proof Rum, Whisky and Gin alternatives -- but the Aperitif Alternative tasted slightly worse than the cherry cough syrup I remember from my youth. The same chemically bitter taste attempting to hide behind a sickly sweet fluid. Afraid this one really doesn't work. The rum is best, the gin good in G&Ts, the whisky tasty as long as you don't think of it as whisky. Avoid the Aperitif!!!!
I am extremely disappointed with this product. We got the Whiskey Alternative and it is extremely smokey and spicy; it does not taste remotely like whiskey. It’s more like a bad mixer.
Have been trying to get a refund from RZ since the store we bought it from will not refund opened bottles. When I emailed about the problem and it was discovered we bought it at a store and not online, haven’t been able to get a response about a refund for some reason. Hopefully it’s just an oversight, but very unimpressed despite all the “rave reviews”.
I decided to try the bourbon and it was absolutely awful. It smelled like Nyquil honey cough syrup. I initially tried it neat, despite the smell. It literally tasted like very old tea with a hint of spice on the back end. Pretty lousy. I thought, "Fine, I'll make an Old Fashioned with it. Maybe the bitters, orange peel and a little sweetness will help, but it didn't." I've never thrown a drink out, until I tried Ritual Zero Proof "Bourbon". Also, I've never written a review for anything, ever, but in this case I simply had to.
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