Both methods are excellent at recreating whiskey’s classic flavors, but the dealcoholization still contains less than 0.5% alcohol. If you want to have 0% ABV whiskey, choose those that are made using the first method.

Normally, whiskey production is bound by certain rules and regulations. For instance, bourbon must be made from a mash with no less than 51% corn and aged in new charred oak barrels. The non-alcoholic vermouth substitute Versin is from the same producers in the Granada region of Andalucia where vermouth is traditionally enjoyed served on its own or over ice as an aperitif.

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Now the market is well tuned, the big names in the gin business such as Gordons have joined the foray and these massive brands have taken the wind out of the sails of many new comers.

Alcohol-free whiskey can still be aged in oak barrels to develop deeper flavors that resemble real whiskey. Since it became almost a household name, there have been countless copy-cat brands of distilled botanicals that morphed into a massive explosion in the production of alcohol-free gin substitutes. The next time you want to indulge in whiskey but don’t want to deal with alcohol, try the best alcohol-free whiskeys! And when you do, make sure to have an open mind so you can assess the flavors better and enjoy them more.A continuance of the heightened health awareness among consumers has shone a light on low- and no-alcohol drinks. nWHISSIN is a non-alcoholic alternative to whisky created with a mixture of barley, maize, and wheat. Its sweetness is caused by the combination of ingredients with natural sugars that are normally processed during fermentation.

Whissin old fashioned, honey spiced “lemonaide” and summer strawberry sour. Photograph: Alicia Canter/The Guardian There are many styles of whiskey around the world. For the purposes of this comparison of non-alcoholic whiskey, I will only focus on a few.Lyre’s is an Australian beverage company offering “crafted homages to the intensity, balance, and beauty of the time-tested classics.” The name was inspired by the Australian Lyrebird, the world’s greatest mimic. I have found their White Cane Spirit to be an excellent rum substitute, so hopes are high for Lyre’s American Malt. nCreated by Industrias Espadafor in Andalucia, Spain, WHISSIN is designed as an alternative to whisky. WHISSIN has never been fermented, making this 1998 winner of the SIAL D’OR award, the perfect addition to your alcohol-free collection.

I tried the other two in an alcohol free Old Fashioned, so it’s only fair to compare…..[tasting]…..Absolutely not. Don’t try that at home. On the bottle, there is a recommendation to dilute Whissin 1:6. That sounds like a highball, so maybe this is more a mixer than a spirit. 6 parts club soda, 1 part Whissin. Tokyo karaoke nights are calling! After trying, it’s still not great. If you love a whiskey highball, you won’t think this tastes like one. It’s still quite sweet. It’s drinkable, but not very tasty. Whisky and rum substitutes from Spain, Whissin and Ronsin, are well established favourites that satisfy the thirst for the taste sensations of tradition dark spirits without booze. Shopping for alcohol-free whiskey can require some adjustment, especially if you’re used to the alcoholic version. So, allow these factors to guide you in your choices.

Lyre’s– Lyre’s spirits are crafted by a reputable sommelier, and some of their spirits are great substitutes for alcoholic spirits.