Juicy mango up front and a slow habanero burn behind it.
What it is
Ole Smoky Mango Habanero Whiskey is a flavored whiskey bottled at 70 proof (35% ABV). It pairs ripe tropical mango with the bright heat of habanero pepper, balancing sweet and spicy over a smooth whiskey base. Ole Smoky Distillery opened in 2010 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, at the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains, and helped bring legal, small-batch moonshine to a wide audience. Alongside its famous moonshines, the distillery makes a line of flavored whiskeys, and this is one of its boldest.
Where and how it's made
- Flavored whiskey
- Made by Ole Smoky in Tennessee
- Mango and habanero pepper flavors
- Bottled at 70 proof (35% ABV) in a 750 ml bottle
Tasting notes
- Nose: ripe mango, citrus and a hint of chili
- Palate: sweet tropical fruit giving way to building pepper heat
- Finish: warm and spicy, with lingering mango
Serving and pairing
Take it as a chilled shot, mix it with pineapple juice or lemonade, or add it to a spicy margarita-style cocktail. Pairs with fish tacos, jerk chicken, grilled shrimp and spicy wings. Store the jar or bottle upright in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and heat.