Okay, so today I wanted to share something a bit different – my little adventure with Howler Head Whiskey. Yeah, you heard that right, it’s whiskey with a banana twist. Sounds kinda wild, but stick with me here.
So, a few weeks back, I was at the store and stumbled upon this bottle of Howler Head. The label caught my eye – a monkey face staring right at me. I’m a sucker for anything banana-flavored, so I thought, “Why not?” and tossed it in my cart.
First thing I did when I got home? Tried it straight up. Poured a little in a glass, gave it a sniff. Smelled like bananas, no surprise there. Took a sip. It’s sweet, definitely got that banana flavor, but also that familiar whiskey warmth. Not bad, not bad at all.
Then, I tried it on the rocks. Filled a glass with ice, poured the Howler Head over it. This was pretty good. The ice mellowed out the sweetness a bit, and you could taste more of the whiskey’s, like, oaky, spicy notes. It was smoother this way, I liked it.
- Next up, I wanted to get a bit fancy. So I made a “Monkey Sour”.
- Grabbed some lime juice, a little simple syrup, a dash of orange bitters, and, get this, an egg white.
- Shook it all up with some ice until it was nice and frothy.
- Strained it into a glass. Looked pretty, I must say.
- The taste? It was a good balance of sweet, sour, and that banana-whiskey kick.
I also experimented with a “Howler & Pineapple”. It was easy: Howler Head, pineapple juice, a splash of soda, and some crushed ice in a glass. It was like a tropical vacation in a cup. Super refreshing, especially on a hot day.
Then, I wanted to make something I saw online, with banana liqueur, heavy cream, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Measured them out, shook ’em up with ice, and strained it into a chilled glass. Garnished with nutmeg and a banana slice. It was creamy, sweet, and had a nice little spice to it. Felt like a dessert, honestly.
And for the finale, I tried it as a shot with a beer chaser. Took a shot of Howler Head, followed it up with a swig of beer. It was… an experience. The flavors kinda clashed, but in a fun way. I could see this being a hit at a party.
My Final Thoughts
Overall, messing around with Howler Head was a blast. It’s a fun, unique whiskey that’s surprisingly versatile. You can drink it straight, on the rocks, or mix it up in all sorts of cocktails. It’s not something I’d drink every day, but it’s definitely something I’ll be bringing out when I want to try something different or impress my friends. If you’re into flavored whiskeys or just looking for a new adventure for your taste buds, give Howler Head a shot. You might be surprised at how much you like a monkey staring back at you from your glass!
