Wild Turkey American Honey Sting is a bold, sweet and spicy flavored liqueur from Wild Turkey, the iconic Lawrenceburg, Kentucky distillery. It is the fiery cousin of the brand's hugely popular American Honey, the original honey liqueur pioneered by legendary master distiller Jimmy Russell, who helped create the flavored bourbon category back in the 1970s. American Honey Sting takes that smooth blend of real honey and Wild Turkey Kentucky straight bourbon and adds a hint of ghost pepper, one of the hottest chili peppers in the world, for a uniquely balanced sweet then spicy experience. The result is a liqueur that opens with golden honey sweetness and the rich vanilla and caramel character of Wild Turkey bourbon, then builds a slow, warming ghost pepper heat on the back end, a chili tingle that keeps you coming back for more. Bottled at an easygoing 71 proof, lower and sweeter than a straight whiskey, it is smooth, approachable, and built for fun. It makes a fantastic chilled shot, pours beautifully over ice, and shines in spicy, honeyed cocktails, from a spicy whiskey sour to inventive hot honey highballs and Bloody Mary style drinks. Whether you are after a crowd pleasing party pour or a bold new twist on flavored whiskey, American Honey Sting delivers honey sweetness and ghost pepper kick in equal measure. Please note this is a flavored liqueur rather than a straight bourbon. Enjoy responsibly.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
Wild Turkey Distillery, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky |
| Producer |
Campari Group |
| Category |
Flavored Whiskey Liqueur (bourbon based, honey and ghost pepper) |
| Expression |
American Honey Sting |
| Made With |
Wild Turkey Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Pure Honey, Ghost Pepper |
| ABV |
35.5% |
| Proof |
71 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
Tasting Notes
Color: Golden amber.
Nose: Mild caramel and honey with a sweet, inviting warmth.
Palate: Sweet honey, red apple, and vanilla up front, with a slow building ghost pepper heat and notes of cinnamon and black pepper.
Finish: Sweet and spicy, with a warming chili tingle.
FAQ
Is American Honey Sting a whiskey? No. It is officially a flavored liqueur, built on Wild Turkey bourbon and blended with real honey and ghost pepper. It is sweeter and lower in proof than a straight whiskey.
How spicy is it? It carries a hint of ghost pepper, one of the world's hottest chilies, for a slow building, warming heat balanced by honey sweetness. It is flavorful rather than overwhelming.
What proof is it? It is bottled at 71 proof, or 35.5 percent ABV.
How is it different from regular American Honey? Regular American Honey is the smooth honey and bourbon liqueur. American Honey Sting adds ghost pepper for a sweet and spicy kick.
How should I drink it? It is excellent as a chilled shot, over ice, or in spicy, honey forward cocktails.
Where can I buy Wild Turkey American Honey Sting online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
