120 Proof Spicy Pineapple Express 🍍 Thirsty Thursday E67

The "Not-Tiki" Tropical! | The Pineapple Express Bourbon Cocktail Is it possible to have a tropical drink that still feels like a heavy-hitting bourbon classic? Today on Your Bourbon Journey, Rebecca is hopping on The Pineapple Express—a "Not-Tiki" cocktail that brings the heat in more ways than one! She’s taking a bold Knob Creek Single Barrel (120 Proof) and pairing it with a Toasted Pineapple Jalapeno Syrup for a flavor profile that is sweet, smoky, and seriously spicy. With double-bitter action from Hella Ginger and Fee Brothers Habanero, this isn't a beach drink—it's a spirit-forward powerhouse. In this episode, we explore: * The "Not-Tiki" concept: Keeping it tropical but bourbon-focused. * The 120-proof punch of Knob Creek Single Barrel. * How to balance intense habanero heat with toasted pineapple sweetness. * The slow-melting magic of large clear ice for high-proof builds. 🛒 Featured Cocktail Ingredients & Tools As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Check out the links below! MOFADO. Crystal Cocktail Mixing Glass: https://amzn.to/4jiZ0nl A Bar Above Bar Spoon Set: https://amzn.to/4rRpnnx A Bar Above Premium Bell Jigger: https://amzn.to/40Uy3Pe A Bar Above Antique Copper Hawthorne Strainer: https://amzn.to/41e368x BARsics PVC Bar Service Mat: https://amzn.to/4bAeeCV Ginger Bitters: https://amzn.to/4u51udM Habanero Cocktail Bitters: https://amzn.to/4hrCQ0d Direct from the vendor: TOASTED PINEAPPLE JALAPENO SIMPLE SYRUP 375ML – SMALL BATCH: https://www.toastedsimple.com/product/toasted-pineapple-jalapeno-small-batch-simple-syrup-375ml/ ### **Connect With Us & Support The Journey!** 🥃 **Become a Patron & Get Exclusive Content:** https://www.patreon.com/cw/YourBourbonJourney 🌐 **Visit Our Website:** https://yourbourbonjourney.com/ 🔔 **SUBSCRIBE HERE:** https://www.youtube.com/@YourBourbonJourney?sub_confirmation=1 📸 **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/yourbourbonjourney/ 👍 **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/YourBourbonJourney The Build: 2 oz High-Proof Bourbon (Knob Creek Single Barrel, 120 Proof) .75 oz Toasted Pineapple Jalapeno Syrup 2 dashes Hella Ginger Bitters 1 dash Fee Brothers Habanero Bitters (for extra "express" heat) Method: Stirred in a mixing glass and served over a large clear ice cube to keep it spirit-forward and slow-melting. Garnish: A skewered pineapple wedge and/or a fresh jalapeno slice. 🎥VIDEO CHAPTERS: 0:00 - All Aboard the Pineapple Express! 0:20 - The "Not-Tiki" Theme Explained 0:30 - Breaking Down the 120 Proof Knob Creek Base 1:11 - The Syrup: Toasted Pineapple & Jalapeno 1:47 - The Spice: Ginger and Habanero Bitters 2:17 - The Method: Stirred, Served over Large Cube 3:25 - The Tasting: Does the Heat Overpower the Bourbon? 4:20 - Teaser for Episode 68! 🚨REMEMBER TO ALWAYS DRINK RESPONSIBLY🚨 NOTE: The spirits and items in this review were purchased by us. We were not compensated by the producers for this review. Please drink responsibly. #Bourbon #WhiskeyReview #PineappleExpress #YourBourbonJourney #KnobCreek #SpicyCocktails #BourbonTasting #CraftCocktails #HighProof #BourbonCommunity #NotTiki #WhiskeyGram #HomeBartender #BourbonLife #TropicalBourbon