Hot Smooches — All-Natural Cinnamon Whiskey

Forget the sugary cinnamon whiskey you might be expecting. Hot Smooches is something different.

We start with our own corn whiskey and infuse it with all-natural cinnamon sticks. There's no sugary sweetness masking the whiskey—the cinnamon brings heat, spice and an unmistakable Red Hots or cinnamon-candy character.

At 60 proof, Hot Smooches is spicy without being overwhelming and delivers a clean cinnamon kick from the first sip through the finish. Drink it straight, pour it over ice, add it to hot apple cider or use it anywhere you want real cinnamon heat without all the syrupy sweetness found in many flavored whiskeys. The corn whiskey underneath it is distilled right here at McLaughlin Distillery in Sewickley, PA, and the finished whiskey is infused and bottled onsite.

Hot Smooches Cinnamon Whiskey is full of all natural cinnamon flavor, and not sweet like other cinnamon whiskeys that are out there. If you enjoy the taste of a little cinnamon red hot or a candy fireball, this is it in liquid form! Add it to pumpkin pie moonshine or apple pie moonshine for an extra spiced up kick. Pairs well with a nice pour of our Maple Whiskey for a smooth balanced cocktail. Give it a good shake before pouring as the goodness tends to settle to the bottom.

Its bold personality makes it the perfect dance partner for an array of flavors. Hot Smooches seasonal versatility knows no bounds, from the sweet embrace of fruity summer concoctions to the refreshing kick of spicy, autumnal adult beverages.

Prepare to ignite your palate and embark on a flavorful odyssey that will forever change how you experience Cinnamon Whiskey.

60 proof, 30% ABV
750 ml

RECIPES

CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH SHOT

1/2 oz Hot Smooches Cinnamon Whiskey

2 oz Arnie’s Butter Pecan Cello

Ice

1. Combined cinnamon whiskey and butter pecan cello over ice

2. Shake to chill

3. Pour into a shot glass and enjoy

CINNAMON OLD FASHIONED

1 ounce Hot Smooches whisky

2 ounces 3799

4 dashes bitters

Ice, for serving (try clear ice!)

For the garnish: Orange peel, cinnamon stick

1. Add the Hot Smooches, 3799 and bitters to a lowball glass and stir.

2. Fill the glass with a clear ice cube. Peel orange. Squeeze the orange peel into the drink to release the oils. Gently run the peel around the edge of the glass, then place it in the glass. Add a cinnamon stick if desired.

CINNAMON BUN COCKTAIL

2 oz Suzy Snowflakes Vanilla Cream Liqueur

½ oz Hot Smooches Cinnamon Whiskey

Ice

1. Add vanilla cream, cinnamon whiskey and ice to a shaker

2. Shake to chill

3. Strain into a cocktail glass

CANDY APPLE

2 oz Apple Pie Moonshine

1/2 oz Hot Smooches Cinnamon Whiskey

Ice

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker

2. Shake to chill

3. Strain into a shot glass or cordial

CINNAMON MILKSHAKE

1 oz Hot Smooches Cinnamon Whiskey

2 oz Suzy Snowflake Vanilla Cream

2-3 Scoops vanilla ice cream

1. Add whiskey, vanilla cream and ice cream to a blender

2.Blend until smooth

3.Pour into a pilsner glass

CINNAMON HOT CHOCOLATE

1 oz Hot Smooches Cinnamon Whiskey

2 oz Chocolate Moonshine

Cup of your favorite hot chocolate

Marshmallows for garnish

1. Pour a cup of hot chocolate

2. Add the Hot Smooches and Chocolate moonshine

3. Stir and garnish with a cinnamon stick and marshmallows