Dixie Delight Peanut Butter and Banana Flavored Whiskey Review & Tasting Notes

 

Mary Jenkins may not be a household name, but I bet you’d recognize who and what she was famous for. She was the personal chef to none other than Elvis Presley, and what he asked for the most was her peanut butter and banana sandwich.

 

I used to eat peanut butter and banana sandwiches, but not since I was a kid. And, it isn’t something I would conceivably have today – Mrs. Whiskeyfellow does not like the smell or taste of bananas, making them cibus non grata in this household.

 

When my bottle of Dixie Delight showed up and placed in my review queue, Mrs. Whiskeyfellow cringed after she read the label. I promised her I’d drink this in private to avoid offending. Yeah, you guessed it; Dixie Delight is a peanut butter and banana-flavored whiskey.

 

“It ain’t just whiskey – it’s a backstage pass to the heart and soul of country music. A harmonious blend of peanut butter and banana flavors that’ll make your taste buds dance and your heart sing. 

Dixie Delight is the result of mixin’ tradition with a twist. We’ve taken the smoothness of a fine whiskey and infused it with the rich, nutty goodness of peanut butter and the luscious sweetness of ripe bananas. 

Throw it back in a shot, savor it neat, let it mingle with ice, or mix it up in a fun cocktail. However you choose to enjoy it, this whiskey is here to serenade your senses.” – Dixie Southern Spirits

 

I’ve had many peanut butter-flavored whiskeys in the past. Most are mediocre. Some are decent, and a couple are really good. But I’ve never tried a peanut butter and banana flavored one, making this a genuine #DrinkCurious opportunity.

 

Dixie Southern Spirits is a brand owned by Grain and Barrel Spirits. If that name sounds familiar, it is the parent company of Chicken Cock Whiskey, Elvis Whiskey, and Virgil Kaine. As a premium-label vodka, Dixie Southern Spirits began its journey as Dixie Vodka in 2014 in Charleston, South Carolina.

 

Dixie Delight isn’t legally whiskey. At only 35% ABV (70°), it qualifies as a whiskey liqueur. It also contains caramel coloring. There is no disclosure regarding the whiskey content or who the distiller is. One could presume it is Bardstown Bourbon Co., which has been in a collaborative distilling relationship with Grain and Spirits since 2018.

 

Per its website, Dixie Delight is taking pre-sale orders ready to ship in September. A 750ml runs $29.99 plus shipping. Dixie Delight will likely follow as Dixie Vodka and its RTDs are available at retail locations. But should you order it? I’ll answer that shortly. But first, I must thank Dixie Southern Spirits for providing me with a sample in exchange for my no-strings-attached, honest review.

 

Appearance: I poured this neat into my Glencairn glass because that’s how I judge every whiskey (or whiskey-adjacent liqueur). It is presented as deep, dark, and almost reddish-brown. Keep in mind there’s added coloring. There wasn’t anything I could describe as a rim; instead, the liquid just collapsed.

 

Nose: The smell of ripe bananas flowed from my glass, so I was thrilled that I was smart and didn’t anger Mrs. Whiskeyfellow. The peanut butter was evident once I brought it closer to my nose. Neither had an “artificial” quality to them. When I drew the air through my lips, I could almost imagine the Wonder bread to complete the sandwich.

 

Palate: Its smooth and thicker texture immediately introduced my palate to what I could swear was Jif peanut butter. The banana flavor followed. Again, neither came across as fake.

 

Finish: I found oak tannins on the finish, which reminded me this had a strong whiskey presence. There was also a decent amount of warmth despite the lower proof. The duration was medium-long, and the banana was the last to fall off.

 

Bottle, Bar, or Bust: Dixie Delight would make for an exciting cocktail base. For kicks and curiosity, I added a splash of Hardhide Ponchatoula Strawberry Whiskey. The peanut butter was still evident, but the strawberry drowned much of the banana. I enjoyed the pseudo-peanut butter banana strawberry sandwich.

 

Neat, this was an enjoyable pour. My first inclination was Dixie Delight may be priced high. However, when I perused my whiskey library for other 60-70° flavored whiskies I’ve enjoyed, the $29.99 is right on the money.

 

If you’re not Elvis, I can’t imagine Dixie Delight being an everyday drinker, but it is a fun one to have on hand. This is somewhere between a Bottle and a Bar; when that happens, I default to the lower. Cheers!

 

My Simple, Easy-to-Understand Rating System

• Bottle = Buy It
• Bar = Try It
• Bust = Leave It

 

Whiskeyfellow encourages you to enjoy your whiskey as you see fit but begs you to do so responsibly.