Still Spirit Top Shelf Blackberry Bourbon
Still Spirits Top Shelf Blackberry Bourbon creates a mellow bourbon-style spirit with subtle oak and vanilla, balanced by rich, dark blackberry notes.
Simply shake well, add the full contents to 225g of sugar, then top up to 2.25 litres with 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Mellow bourbon-style flavour
- Subtle oak and vanilla notes
- Rich blackberry character
- Makes approximately 2.25 litres
- Equivalent to three 750ml bottles
- Requires 225g sugar
- Requires 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka
- Sugar can be adjusted to taste
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Still Spirits Top Shelf Blackberry Bourbon is designed to create a smooth bourbon-style beverage with gentle oak and vanilla notes layered with lush, dark blackberry flavour.
The bourbon character is mellow rather than overly heavy, while the blackberry adds a deep fruit sweetness that makes the finished drink easy to enjoy neat, over ice or in mixed drinks.
Preparation is simple and produces a generous 2.25-litre batch, equivalent to three 750ml bottles.
Flavour Profile
The prepared spirit offers:
- Mellow bourbon-style character
- Subtle oak
- Smooth vanilla
- Dark blackberry
- Gentle sweetness
- Soft, rounded finish
The blackberry notes add a fruit-forward twist while still allowing the bourbon-style base to come through.
Mixing Instructions
- Shake the bottle well before use.
- Add the full contents to 225g of sugar in a suitable mixing container.
- Top up to 2.25 litres with neutral spirit or vodka at approximately 40% ABV.
- Stir thoroughly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Transfer into clean, sealed bottles.
- Allow the flavours to blend before serving if desired.
This makes approximately:
2.25 litres, or three 750ml bottles.
Adjust the Sweetness
The recommended amount is 225g of sugar, but you can vary the sugar to suit your taste.
For a slightly drier result, use less sugar.
For a sweeter, richer blackberry profile, increase the sugar gradually.
Always make adjustments carefully so the bourbon and blackberry character stays balanced.
What You Will Need
In addition to Still Spirits Top Shelf Blackberry Bourbon, you will need:
- 225g sugar
- Neutral spirit or vodka at approximately 40% ABV
- Clean mixing container
- Mixing spoon or whisk
- Clean bottles for storage
Alcohol and sugar are not included unless specifically stated as part of a bundle or recipe pack.
Serving Suggestions
The finished blackberry bourbon-style spirit can be enjoyed:
- Neat
- Over ice
- With cola
- With dry ginger ale
- With ginger beer
- With soda water
- In berry-based bourbon cocktails
For a simple serve, pour over ice and top with cola or dry ginger ale.
Cocktail Uses
This flavour works especially well in:
- Blackberry Bourbon and Cola
- Blackberry Whiskey Sour-style drinks
- Bourbon Smash-style cocktails
- Berry bourbon highballs
- Ginger and bourbon mixes
- Dessert-style whiskey cocktails
Its combination of oak, vanilla and dark fruit also pairs well with citrus, ginger and cola-based mixers.
Still Spirits Top Shelf Blackberry Bourbon is an easy way to create a smooth bourbon-style spirit with subtle oak, vanilla and rich dark blackberry notes. Prepare it with your own neutral spirit and sugar, then enjoy neat, over ice or with your favourite mixer.
