This stuff is so disappointing
I am quite disappointed with this. I was very hopeful, especially after reading the over-the-top hype on the website and the 5-star reviews. I purchased both the Whiskey alternative and the Tequila alternative. These products are very expensive for what you get, and do not come very close to replicating the flavor of these spirits. Both have and unpleasant smell. The alt whiskey is overly floral and doesn't have any of the rich toasty vanilla/caramel of real whiskey. It has a weird herbal taste with watery mouth feel. I attempted to make a Kentucky mule with ginger beer and lime - it was not good. The tequila is even worse. There is none of the roasted agave taste or smell, but more of a earthy-pasture aroma. There is an attempt to get 'the burn' with pepper, which is exactly what happens. The finish is an overly pronounced burn on tongue and lips. It's a pepper burn. I am not sure why I am even giving it 2 stars...maybe for a good intention. But we need to be honest here - this stuff tastes nothing like the real thing, either as a sipper or in mixers. I am disappointed I got sucked into the hype. It's not worth the price. I am more satisfied with just drinking a coke or virgin margarita that pouring this expensive, poor tasting stuff in those mixers.