Jeremiah Weed Liqueur 750ML

Jeremiah Weed Liqueur 750ML is a 100-proof (50% ABV) bourbon-based liqueur in a 750ml bottle, produced by Diageo using Kentucky-distilled whiskey as its base. Long celebrated for its cult following among United States Air Force fighter pilots, this high-proof liqueur stands apart from softer competitors with its bold strength and layered sweetness — a rare combination in the category. Note that the Jeremiah Weed brand was discontinued in 2016, making remaining bottles increasingly scarce.

Quick Facts: ABV: 50% (100 Proof)  |  Origin: Connecticut / Kentucky, USA  |  Style: Bourbon-Based Liqueur  |  Distillery: Jeremiah Weed Distilling Company (Diageo)

Production & Heritage

Jeremiah Weed combines Kentucky-distilled bourbon with neutral spirits, additional flavoring components, and sweetener. Production took place at a Diageo facility in Connecticut, drawing on bourbon's characteristic corn-forward spirit as the backbone. At 100 proof, the liqueur carried significantly more heat than most flavored spirits, bridging the gap between a straight bourbon and a traditional sweetened liqueur. The brand's identity was built largely on its adoption by American military aviators, who turned it into a ritual drink within fighter pilot culture from the 1970s onward.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet corn and vanilla lead, followed by candied fruit and a dusting of cinnamon. There is an undercurrent of marzipan and caramel that rounds out the nose.

Taste: The entry is slightly sweet with a well-rounded mouthfeel, giving way to orange peel and warm Indian spice at mid-palate. Suggestions of red and black licorice emerge as the proof asserts itself, peppered with cinnamon and a backbone of bourbon grain character.

Finish: Medium in length with noticeable warmth from the 100-proof strength. Caramel and sweet spice linger, though the finish can carry a slightly sharp edge from the high alcohol content.

How to Drink Jeremiah Weed

Neat or on the rocks allows the bourbon base and spice layers to come through clearly, though a single ice cube can temper the 100-proof heat considerably. In cocktails, the liqueur's sweetness and strength make it a capable modifier:

• Whiskey Sour — the built-in sweetness reduces or eliminates the need for simple syrup while the high proof holds up against citrus.
• Old Fashioned — substituting Jeremiah Weed for standard bourbon adds a spiced, candied dimension that works well with orange bitters.
• Highball — lengthened with ginger ale, the orange peel and cinnamon notes create a refreshing, long drink with real backbone.

Best For

• Military aviation enthusiasts and veterans celebrating fighter pilot traditions
• Collectors seeking discontinued cult-status American spirits
• Bourbon lovers exploring high-proof flavored alternatives
• Mixing bold, spirit-forward cocktails that need built-in sweetness

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jeremiah Weed taste like? Jeremiah Weed delivers a sweet, bourbon-forward profile with prominent vanilla, orange peel, cinnamon, and licorice notes, all carried by noticeable 100-proof warmth. It is sweeter than straight bourbon but considerably stronger than most liqueurs.

How does Jeremiah Weed compare to Southern Comfort? Both are bourbon-based American liqueurs with sweet flavor profiles, but Jeremiah Weed is bottled at 100 proof compared to Southern Comfort's standard 70 proof (35% ABV). This gives Jeremiah Weed a significantly more aggressive, spirit-driven character with more pronounced bourbon grain flavor beneath its sweetness.

Is Jeremiah Weed good for sipping neat? It can be sipped neat, though the 50% ABV makes it quite hot without dilution. A splash of water or a single ice cube will open up the vanilla and spice notes while softening the alcohol's edge.

Where is Jeremiah Weed made? Jeremiah Weed was produced at a Diageo facility in Connecticut using Kentucky-distilled bourbon as its base spirit. The brand operated under the Jeremiah Weed Distilling Company name within the Diageo portfolio.

What foods pair well with Jeremiah Weed? Smoked barbecue ribs complement the bourbon sweetness and spice. Pecan pie echoes the caramel and marzipan notes. Dark chocolate balances the high proof with bitterness. Cinnamon-spiced apple desserts mirror the liqueur's warm spice character. Sharp cheddar provides a savory counterpoint to the sweetness.

What sizes does Jeremiah Weed come in? The standard and most widely available size is the 750ml bottle, which is the format most commonly found on the secondary market since the brand's discontinuation.

Is Jeremiah Weed worth the price? As a discontinued product, Jeremiah Weed now occupies a collectible tier rather than a standard value category. Remaining bottles carry a premium driven by scarcity and the brand's cult status among military aviation communities rather than by critical acclaim alone.

Why Jeremiah Weed?

Few American liqueurs can claim genuine cultural mythology, but Jeremiah Weed earned it through decades as the unofficial toast of US Air Force fighter squadrons — a tradition rooted in camaraderie rather than marketing. At 100 proof, it occupied a unique niche: too strong to be dismissed as a simple flavored liqueur, yet too sweet to be classified alongside straight bourbon. Since Diageo discontinued the brand in 2016, remaining bottles have become sought-after artifacts of American spirits and military heritage. For collectors and those with a connection to the tradition, a sealed bottle of Jeremiah Weed represents a piece of aviation culture that is no longer being produced.