Kurvball Original Barbecue Whiskey
Kurvball Original Barbecue Whiskey is a 68-proof (34% ABV) 750mL bottle — the original barbecue-flavored whiskey, built on a three-year-aged American bourbon base and infused with all-natural smoky-sweet barbecue flavor. Launched in October 2021 and rolled out nationally in 2023 through Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, it's gluten free and built for fun: shoot it ice cold, mix it, or splash it straight into your marinade. A category-defining oddity that tastes like the cookout it was named for.
- Proof / ABV: 68 proof / 34% ABV
- Size: 750mL
- Base: 3-year-aged American bourbon whiskey, infused with natural barbecue flavor
- Origin: USA — gluten free
- Style: flavored whiskey — Type corrected to `Flavored Whiskey` per store convention
The Cookout, Bottled
Kurvball translates slow-and-low barbecue into a sippable whiskey — hickory smoke, honey-barbecue sweetness, and a savory tang over the whiskey base. The brand's own serves tell the story: a cold shot alongside a beer, a BBQ Bloody in place of vodka, a BBQ Old Fashioned, or straight into the sauce for ribs and wings. Browse more flavored whiskey or the Kurvball shelf at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Kansas City-style barbecue sauce richness, smoked mesquite, and honey-barbecue sweetness.
Palate: Unmistakable barbecue sauce up front — sweet honey-barbecue with smoky meat undertones and a hint of barbecue potato chip.
Finish: Long and sweet, brown sugar giving way to dry smoke and charred wood.
How to Enjoy
Ice it down and shoot it with friends, or stir it into a BBQ Bloody Mary or a Kurv & Cola. It also works as a cooking ingredient — splash it into glazes, marinades, and barbecue sauce for ribs, wings, or pulled pork.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Kurvball?
68 proof (34% ABV) — lower than a standard whiskey, which keeps it easy to shoot.
What is Kurvball made from?
A three-year-aged American bourbon base infused with all-natural barbecue flavor; gluten free.
Can you cook with Kurvball?
Yes — the brand recommends it in marinades, glazes, and barbecue sauce.
How should you drink it?
Cold shots, BBQ Bloodys, BBQ Old Fashioneds, or straight like BBQ sauce.
Shoot it, mix it, cook with it — grab Kurvball Original Barbecue Whiskey from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.