Tiger Thiccc Blended Whiskey is a genuine conversation piece, billed as a world's first marriage of straight American bourbon and Japanese whisky, created in collaboration with comedian, podcaster, and former UFC fighter Brendan Schaub. This is the 2021 release, Batch 1, the bottling that launched the brand and went on to earn a gold medal at the San Francisco International Spirits Competition. The concept is as bold as the name: the rich, corn forward backbone of American bourbon distilled at Indiana's renowned MGP is blended with the delicate, layered complexity of Japanese whisky, then finished in prized mizunara oak, the rare Japanese oak that lends exotic notes of sandalwood, incense, and spice. The result is bottled at a robust 96 proof, a strength that carries the blend's flavor without overwhelming its nuance. Where so many celebrity spirits are thin and forgettable, this one drinks with real substance and balance, neither too heavy nor too subtle, earning respectable critical scores alongside its novelty. The bottle itself is a statement, dark glass dressed in ornate gold filigree and crowned with a fierce tiger crest, designed to stand out on any shelf or back bar. It is an easy recommendation for the whiskey lover who appreciates a true east meets west experiment, for fans of Schaub and the Thiccc Boy world, or for anyone building a collection of spirits with a story worth telling. Pour it neat, over a large cube, or in an Old Fashioned or highball where its mizunara character can shine.
ABV / Proof
| Producer |
Tiger Thiccc (Brendan Schaub collaboration) |
| Category |
Blended Whiskey |
| Expression |
Batch 1, 2021 Edition |
| Blend |
American Bourbon (MGP, Indiana) and Japanese Whisky |
| Maturation |
Finished in Mizunara Oak |
| ABV |
48% |
| Proof |
96 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States and Japan (blended) |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep amber with golden highlights.
Nose: Fruit forward and corny, with caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and honey, tempered by spearmint and a savory umami edge.
Palate: Smooth and full bodied, opening on sweet lemon and orange citrus, then turning savory with malty grain, coconut, and exotic spice.
Finish: Long, warm, and satisfying, with chocolate, oak, spice, and a faint wisp of smoke.
FAQ
What is Tiger Thiccc whiskey? It is a blended whiskey combining straight American bourbon with Japanese whisky, finished in mizunara oak, created in collaboration with Brendan Schaub. Batch 1 is the 2021 release.
What proof is it? It is bottled at 96 proof, or 48 percent ABV.
What is in the blend? It pairs American bourbon distilled at Indiana's MGP with Japanese whisky, then finishes the blend in mizunara oak. Exact batch ratios may vary by release; this is the 2021 Batch 1.
Did it win any awards? Yes. The 2021 edition earned a gold medal at the San Francisco International Spirits Competition.
How should I drink it? It is versatile enough to enjoy neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails such as an Old Fashioned or a highball.
Where can I buy Tiger Thiccc Blended Whiskey online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
