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Bourbon Alternative
Bourbon Alternative
Lyre's American Malt with a cocktail and tasting notes on a blurred bar background
Bourbon Alternative
Bourbon Alternative
Bottle of Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Bourbon Alternative with a zero proof Old Fashioned cocktail on a bar.
Use Lyre's for a non-alcohol option or simple mix with alcohol for a lower alcohol alternative
Lyre's Bourbon Alternative and a glass of Old Fashioned with an orange peel on a white background
Bourbon Alternative
Bourbon Alternative
Lyre's American Malt with a cocktail and tasting notes on a blurred bar background
Bourbon Alternative
Bourbon Alternative
Bottle of Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Bourbon Alternative with a zero proof Old Fashioned cocktail on a bar.
Use Lyre's for a non-alcohol option or simple mix with alcohol for a lower alcohol alternative

Bourbon Alternative

$37.99

Lyre’s Bourbon Alternative is a premium non-alcoholic bourbon-style spirit with notes of caramel, vanilla and cedary oak. Smooth, gently spiced and impossibly crafted for classic whiskey cocktails.

<0.3%

ABV

0g

Sugar

3

Calories

23.3

Serves

Flavor Profile

Mellow caramel and vanilla layered with toasted nuts, sweet spice and charred cedary oak, finishing smooth and gently spiced.

  • Vanilla
  • Toasted Nuts
  • Herbs
PACK SIZE
  • Single
  • Case of 6
HOW TO ENJOY

Best enjoyed mixed - serve over ice with cola for a smooth, classic pour
Shake into a non-alcoholic Whiskey Sour with citrus and sugar
Stir into a Boulevardier with Lyre’s Vermouth Alternative and Italian Orange
Mix a Manhattan-style serve with Vermouth Alternative, bitters and orange peel

Bottle size: 23.7 Fl Oz / 700mL
Closure: Screw cap
Storage: Store in cool, dry conditions. Once opened, refrigerate.
Serving note: Designed to be mixed. Not intended to be consumed neat.

TASTE PROFILE

Bouquet: Honey and straw hues with aromas of vanilla, rye spice, caramel and charred cedar oak.
Taste: Generous vanilla and toasted nut flavors with baked fruit and sweet spice, delivering a mellow palate and long, lingering finish.

NUTRITION & INGREDIENTS

Water, Glucose Syrup, Caramel Syrup E150D, Natural Flavours, Acidity Regulator (Phosphoric Acid), Stabiliser (Cellulose Gum), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Benzoate), Sweetener Steviol Glycosides

Alcohol-free , Vegan , Gluten-free , Dairy-free

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Servings per Package: 23.3

Serving size:

30ml / 1 fl oz

AVERAGE QUANTITY PER SERVING PER 100ML

Energy

Sugar Contents

Carbohydrate Contents

Sodium

Fat – Total

Protein

14Kj (3Kcal)

0g

0.7g

0mg

0g

0g

48Kj (11Kcal)

0.5g

2.3g

1mg

0g

0g

Not a significant source of saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, vitamin D, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin A.

Bourbon Alternative
$37.99
  • Single
  • Case of 6

CRAFT YOUR OWN SET

Craft your perfect bundle and enjoy up to 15% off—mix, match, and sip your way!

IMPOSSIBLY CRAFTED
  • MOST AWARDED WORLDWIDE

    The most awarded non-alcoholic spirits brand

  • CRAFTED LIKE THE CLASSICS

    Made with natural essences & extracts

  • TRUE TO TASTE

    Complex, balanced flavor - not too sweet, never thin

  • MADE TO BE MIXED

    Designed for cocktails, spritzes & modern rituals

Overall rating: 4.2575927 / 5 from 889 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

American Malt offers a bold, contemporary flavor that customers appreciate as a fantastic replacement for real bourbon. Praised for its taste, quality, and great smell, it is also noted as an excellent mixer with a pleasant burn when enjoyed neat. This non-alcoholic spirit is a great alternative to alcohol and a top choice for those seeking a non-alcoholic option.

Summary topics

  • Bourbon Replacement: 4%
  • Mixing Quality: 4%
  • Alcohol Alternative: 7%
  • Taste: 36%

Review topics: [].

Review highlights

  • "This American malt is a very good tasting drink."Lala G.
  • "Real good authentic tasting, best one I�ve tried."Jane C.
  • "Taste great and was a great alternative to alcohol."Leslie B.

Reviews

"Has a slight hint of smoke, oak, and vanilla. Mouth feel of straight water. When poured over ice all flavors disappear and it tastes like drinking water out of a glass that has something in it previously. Not impressed, will not purchase again."

David (1/5)

Disappointed

"I really wanted to like this, but the dominant taste is tap water. This is far too much to pay for what tastes like whiskey squash. Same cost as a cheap bourbon with alcohol but a large portion of that is government tax. Won't be coming back for more :-("

Jarek A. (1/5)

Martin

"Lyre’s American Malt is excellent — remarkably close to whisky in flavour, with warm oak, vanilla and smoky notes, but without the alcohol or the headache the next day. One of the most convincing alcohol-free alternatives I’ve tried."

Martin B. (5/5)

Mild & lacks kick

"I was attracted by the name Malt and the colour as it resembled whisky but I found it too mild, lacking any distinctive kick or taste. I took it with ice but then reverted to plastic ice cubes as the ice diluted the taste even more."

Donald M. (1/5)

Must be with a Mixer

"Neat is quite watered down and really leaves the empty feeling of what alcoholic whiskey brings to a drink, however mixed proved its worth and was a completely different experience. I'm keen to try their other varieties with mocktails and other ingredients."

Jane (3/5)

A more than adequate substitute

"I love whiskey but I can’t drink it because I’m diabetic. I like Amercican malt because it has a nice bourbon taste in the mouth and a great burn going down the throat. Brilliant drink if you can’t have the real thing."

Simon P. (5/5)

Dark Cane is very good.

"Dark Cane is very good. American malt is okay, but needs work."

James K. (2/5)

I buy this every year

"I love this stuff! I buy it every year to make a homemade Irish Cream for St. Patrick's Day. Always adds the perfect flavor and warmth to the drink. I've never tasted real, whiskey, so I can't compare flavors, but I do know that this adds something special to drinks that soda never could. 10/10 recommend!"

Hannah R. (5/5)

Disappointed

"I would not purchase this again. It is watery, which is worse with ice."

Janet L. (2/5)

A bit disappointing

"I'm afraid I was a bit underwhelmed with the taste offered by this. But that's me, doesn't mean others will not enjoy it."

ZOE B. (3/5)

Q&A

FAQ's for Lyre's Bourbon Alternative

Is Lyre’s Bourbon Alternative actually non-alcoholic?

Yes - it contains less than 0.3% ABV.

How close is this to traditional bourbon?

It mirrors bourbon’s warmth and complexity without alcohol, offering familiar flavour cues with a refined Lyre’s finish.

What’s the best way to drink it?

It shines in classic bourbon cocktails, or simply over ice with a mixer.

Can I use it in cocktails that call for bourbon?

Absolutely - it’s designed as a direct non-alcoholic substitute in classic recipes.

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Lyre's Bourbon Alternative and a glass of Old Fashioned with an orange peel on a white background
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Lyre's American Malt with a cocktail and tasting notes on a blurred bar background
Bourbon Alternative
Bourbon Alternative
Bottle of Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Bourbon Alternative with a zero proof Old Fashioned cocktail on a bar.
Use Lyre's for a non-alcohol option or simple mix with alcohol for a lower alcohol alternative