Twisted Tea Sweet Tea Whiskey 750ML

Twisted Tea Sweet Tea Whiskey 750ML is a 65-proof (32.5% ABV) American whiskey blended with real brewed black tea in a 750ml bottle. Born from a collaboration between Boston Beer Company and Beam Suntory, this release brings the familiar sweet tea character of the Twisted Tea brand into whiskey territory using actual brewed tea rather than artificial flavoring.

Quick Facts: ABV: 32.5% (65 Proof)  |  Origin: Kentucky, United States  |  Flavored Whiskey  |  Produced by Beam Suntory / Boston Beer Company

Production & Heritage

Twisted Tea built its reputation as one of America's best-selling hard iced tea brands under the Boston Beer Company umbrella. For the whiskey extension, production shifted to Beam Suntory's Kentucky distilling operations, leveraging decades of bourbon and American whiskey expertise. The base is aged American whiskey, which is then blended with real brewed black tea—no artificial tea flavors are used. The result sits at a moderate 32.5% ABV, deliberately lower than standard whiskey to keep the drinking experience approachable and tea-forward.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Freshly steeped black tea leads, followed by caramelized sugar and lemon zest. A backdrop of warm vanilla oak and light honey rounds out the nose.

Taste: Sweet iced tea arrives immediately on the palate, closely mirroring the flavor profile fans expect from the brand. Mid-palate, mellow whiskey warmth emerges alongside honey and subtle citrus notes. The sweetness is prominent but tempered by the tannic quality of the brewed tea.

Finish: Clean and crisp with a lightly tannic bite reminiscent of actual brewed black tea. The whiskey warmth lingers briefly before fading into a sweet, lemony aftertaste.

How to Drink Twisted Tea Whiskey

Served over ice, this whiskey drinks much like a spiked sweet tea—refreshing and uncomplicated. It also works well chilled and poured straight. For cocktails, consider these three options: an Arnold Palmer Twist, combining the whiskey with fresh lemonade for a boozy riff on the classic; a Whiskey Tea Mule, shaking it with ginger beer and a squeeze of lime for effervescence and spice; or a Sweet Tea Sour, mixing it with lemon juice and a touch of simple syrup to lean into the citrus notes already present.

Best For

• Backyard cookouts and warm-weather gatherings where casual sipping is the vibe
• Introducing non-whiskey drinkers to the category through a familiar sweet tea flavor
• Tailgating and game-day entertaining as a versatile, crowd-friendly pour
• Gifting Twisted Tea fans who want to explore the brand beyond hard iced tea

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Twisted Tea Whiskey taste like? It tastes predominantly like sweetened iced tea with a gentle whiskey warmth underneath. Expect honey, lemon, and black tea flavors with a clean, lightly tannic finish.

How does Twisted Tea Whiskey compare to Deep Eddy's Sweet Tea Vodka? Both use real tea flavoring, but Twisted Tea Whiskey has an aged American whiskey base at 32.5% ABV, while Deep Eddy's uses a vodka base at 35% ABV. The whiskey base gives Twisted Tea a slightly richer, more caramel-inflected character compared to the lighter, more neutral profile of the vodka-based option.

Is Twisted Tea Whiskey good for cocktails? Yes—its strong sweet tea flavor and moderate 32.5% ABV make it an easy mixer that pairs naturally with lemonade, ginger beer, and citrus juices without requiring much additional sweetener.

Where is Twisted Tea Whiskey made? It is produced in Kentucky by Beam Suntory as part of a partnership with Boston Beer Company, which owns the Twisted Tea brand. The whiskey base is aged American whiskey distilled in Kentucky.

What foods pair well with Twisted Tea Whiskey? Smoked pulled pork complements the sweet tea notes with smoky richness. Fried chicken works well as the tea's tannins cut through the fat. Peach cobbler mirrors the whiskey's honey-sweet character. Cornbread with honey butter echoes the caramelized sugar on the nose. Lemon bars pair naturally with the citrus thread that runs through the flavor profile.

What sizes does Twisted Tea Whiskey come in? The standard bottle is 750ml. Availability in other sizes may vary by market.

Is Twisted Tea Whiskey worth the price? Twisted Tea Sweet Tea Whiskey positions as an accessible, entry-level flavored whiskey. Its appeal is strongest for drinkers who already enjoy the Twisted Tea brand or sweet tea-flavored spirits and want a ready-to-pour option with genuine whiskey backbone.

Why Twisted Tea Whiskey?

What separates this expression from the growing field of flavored whiskeys is the use of real brewed black tea rather than artificial flavoring—a detail that gives the liquid a tannic, tea-leaf authenticity most competitors skip. The partnership backing it is unusual: Boston Beer Company's brand equity in the hard tea space combined with Beam Suntory's Kentucky distilling infrastructure creates a product with legitimate whiskey credentials behind a mass-market name. At 32.5% ABV, it deliberately occupies the space between a hard iced tea and a full-strength whiskey, making it one of the more genuinely crossover spirits on the shelf. For anyone who has reached for a Twisted Tea on a hot afternoon and wished it hit a little harder with a little more depth, this is exactly that bottle.