Pappy & Company's Kentucky Sour mixer is built around a single quietly remarkable idea: wildflower honey slowly smoked over Pappy Van Winkle bourbon barrel staves. The result is a mixer with a honeyed sweetness that carries a genuine whisper of smoke — something you taste rather than notice. Pure lemon juice cuts through with clean tartness, and bitter orange peel pulls it into balance. The finish is smooth, lightly smoky, and just sweet enough to make the next sip easy.
Why We Love It
This is one of those mixers that does the heavy lifting without announcing itself. The Pappy barrel connection is more than a name — the smoke is real, subtle, and just unexpected enough to make a simple whiskey sour feel considered. It shakes beautifully with bourbon, but it also makes a compelling case with tequila for a sour with a slightly more complex edge. Effortless to use, genuinely interesting to drink, and the kind of thing that makes a home cocktail worth showing off.
How to Drink It
Whiskey Sour
Fill a shaker with ice. Add 2 oz bourbon and 2 oz Kentucky Sour mixer. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a lemon wheel or cherry.
Tequila Sour
Swap bourbon for blanco tequila. Same method — smoky, citrusy, and a little unexpected.
Product Details
Brand: Pappy & Company
Size: 17 fl oz / 503 mL
ABV: 0.0%
Key Ingredients: Wildflower honey, lemon juice, bitter orange peel, Pappy Van Winkle bourbon barrel smoke
