Skrewball is the original peanut butter whiskey, founded in 2018 by Steven and Brittany Yeng in Ocean Beach, San Diego, California. The recipe started as Steven's signature shot at his bar before Brittany, an attorney by trade, helped turn it into a national brand. Built on a base of American whiskey and infused with natural peanut butter and other natural flavors, Skrewball is bottled at 70 proof and has gone on to become one of the bestselling flavored whiskeys in the country. Sweet, creamy, and unmistakably peanut forward, it's a staple of shot orders, bar back bars, and adventurous home cocktail builds. The label nods to misfits, black sheep, and skrewballs, the kind of people the brand was built for.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Skrewball |
| Founders |
Steven & Brittany Yeng |
| Type |
Flavored Whiskey |
| Flavor |
Peanut Butter |
| Base |
American Whiskey |
| Description |
Whiskey with natural flavors |
| Founded |
2018 |
| Founded In |
Ocean Beach, San Diego, California |
| ABV |
35% |
| Proof |
70 |
| Bottle Size |
1L |
| Country |
United States |
| Packaging |
Bottle with signature dripping black sheep label |
Tasting Notes
Color: Warm caramel amber with golden highlights.
Nose: Roasted peanut, brown sugar, vanilla, and a touch of milk chocolate.
Palate: Rich and creamy, with smooth peanut butter, caramel, vanilla, and a subtle whiskey backbone.
Finish: Smooth and dessert leaning, with lingering peanut butter and a soft sweet close.
FAQ
Who created Skrewball? Husband and wife team Steven and Brittany Yeng. Steven, a Cambodian American refugee, originally developed the recipe as a signature shot at his Ocean Beach bar in San Diego. Brittany, a practicing attorney, joined him to formalize and launch the brand nationally in 2018. The brand's name and tagline pay homage to the misfits and outsiders who inspired it.
How is Skrewball best served? Most commonly as a chilled shot, on the rocks, or in dessert leaning cocktails. Popular builds include the Skrewdriver (Skrewball with orange juice), peanut butter and jelly themed cocktails, espresso martinis, hot chocolate, milkshakes, and combined with chocolate liqueur. Also a fun ingredient for adult dessert recipes.
Is Skrewball actually whiskey? Yes, with a caveat. The base spirit is genuine American whiskey, but Skrewball is bottled at 70 proof (35% ABV), below the 80 proof minimum required to be classified as a straight whiskey, and is infused with natural flavors. The TTB classifies it as "Whiskey with Natural Flavors," which is what the label states.
Where can I buy Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
