Revel Stoke Spiced 750ML

Revel Stoke Spiced 750ML is a spiced Canadian whisky bottled at 35% ABV (70 proof) in a 750ml format. Recognized as one of the first spiced whiskies on the market, this expression won a Spirits International Prestige Award and drew early attention for applying the spiced-rum playbook to Canadian whisky.

Quick Facts: ABV: 35% (70 Proof)  |  Origin: Alberta, Canada  |  3-Year Age Statement  |  Producer: Phillips Distilling Company

Production & Heritage

Phillips Distilling Company produces Revel Stoke using a proprietary mashbill of corn, rye, and barley malt, triple distilling the spirit through copper pot stills in Alberta, Canada. The whisky matures for three years in charred white oak barrels before being infused with a blend of natural spices and flavorings — primarily cinnamon, clove, and vanilla. Phillips deliberately modeled the concept on spiced rum, noting that roughly a third of all rum sold in North America carries added spices, and saw an untapped opportunity to bring that same flavor approach to Canadian whisky.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: A pronounced spice note leads, followed by warm cinnamon and a lightly camphoraceous sweetness. Underneath, subtle hints of cherry and citric pith add brightness, with a faint alcohol warmth threading through.

Taste: The entry is rich and creamy, immediately giving way to a wave of baking spices — nutmeg, anise, allspice, and mace — across the mid-palate. Vanilla and caramel sweetness emerge as the spice settles, balanced by a peppery rye undercurrent from the base whisky.

Finish: Medium in length with a warm, gently peppery fade. Lingering cinnamon and clove linger alongside a smooth vanilla tail.

How to Drink Revel Stoke Spiced

At 35% ABV, Revel Stoke Spiced is approachable neat or over a large ice cube, where the baking-spice character opens up without much dilution needed. Its spiced-rum DNA makes it a natural swap in cocktails designed for flavored spirits.

• Spiced Whisky Mule: The cinnamon and clove notes amplify ginger beer's bite while the vanilla adds body.
• Whisky Chai Toddy: Warm spices mirror and intensify steeped chai tea, making a layered cold-weather drink.
• Spiced Old Fashioned: Revel Stoke's built-in spice reduces the need for additional bitters, letting the baking-spice profile carry the cocktail.

Best For

• Spiced-rum drinkers curious about exploring whisky
• Building a fall and winter cocktail menu at home
• Introducing friends to flavored whisky at a casual gathering
• After-dinner sipping alongside dessert courses

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Revel Stoke Spiced taste like? Revel Stoke Spiced delivers a rush of baking spices — nutmeg, allspice, anise, and mace — layered over a creamy vanilla-and-caramel base. The underlying Canadian whisky provides a mild peppery rye backbone that keeps the sweetness in check.

How does Revel Stoke Spiced compare to Jim Beam Red Stag? Red Stag leans more toward a traditional bourbon profile with prominent wood, pepper, and sweet black-cherry flavoring, while Revel Stoke Spiced takes a spiced-rum approach, emphasizing warm baking spices, cinnamon, and vanilla over fruit. The base spirits also differ — Canadian whisky for Revel Stoke versus Kentucky bourbon for Red Stag.

Is Revel Stoke Spiced good for cocktails? Yes, its lower 35% ABV and bold spice infusion make it a versatile cocktail ingredient, particularly in drinks that traditionally call for spiced rum or flavored whisky. It works especially well in mules, toddies, and simple mixed drinks.

Where is Revel Stoke Spiced made? Revel Stoke Spiced is distilled in Alberta, Canada, and produced by Phillips Distilling Company. The base whisky is triple distilled through copper stills and aged in the province before spice infusion.

What foods pair well with Revel Stoke Spiced? Apple pie or apple crisp, where the cinnamon and clove echo the dessert's spice; pecan pralines, whose caramelized sweetness matches the vanilla base; smoked pork tenderloin, which plays off the whisky's pepper and allspice; gingerbread, a natural companion to the baking-spice profile; and sharp aged cheddar, whose tang balances the spirit's sweetness.

What sizes does Revel Stoke Spiced come in? The standard and most widely available format is the 750ml bottle.

Is Revel Stoke Spiced worth the price? Revel Stoke Spiced positions squarely in the value-to-entry-level tier of flavored whiskies, making it an accessible starting point for anyone interested in spiced whisky without a significant financial commitment.

Why Revel Stoke Spiced?

Revel Stoke Spiced holds a genuine claim as one of the first whiskies to borrow the spiced-rum template wholesale — layering cinnamon, clove, vanilla, and baking spices onto a triple-distilled, three-year-aged Canadian whisky base. That conceptual leap earned it a Spirits International Prestige Award and carved out a niche that few competitors in the Canadian whisky space have attempted. The corn, rye, and barley malt mashbill provides enough grain character to remind you this is whisky, while the spice infusion makes it immediately approachable to drinkers crossing over from rum. For anyone looking for a flavored whisky that leans into warm baking spices rather than fruit, Revel Stoke Spiced remains one of the more distinctive options on the shelf.