Cleveland Bourbon Whiskey Christmas Edition
Cleveland Bourbon Whiskey Christmas Edition is a 43% ABV, 750mL holiday-spiced bourbon from Cleveland Whiskey — cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, orange peel and sweet cherry layered over bourbon, built to taste like grandma's kitchen just before Christmas. Cleveland Whiskey pressure-ages its spirit for faster oak extraction, then blends in holiday baking spices for this limited annual release; each year's label carries a different Cleveland/Christmas theme while the juice inside stays the same. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 43% (86 proof) — verified for the 2019 edition; confirm bottle on shelf
- Size: 750mL
- Style: spiced/flavored bourbon — holiday baking spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, orange peel, cherry)
- Origin: Cleveland, Ohio, USA — Cleveland Whiskey (pressure-aged)
- Release: annual limited holiday edition
Christmas in a Cleveland Bottle
Cleveland Whiskey's founder Tom Lix built the brand on pressure aging — forcing spirit in and out of oak under pressure instead of waiting on seasons — and the Christmas Edition takes that bourbon and dresses it for the holidays. The brand's own copy promises aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove with fruitcake and eggnog flavors, all without heaviness. Explore more bourbon whiskey and the Cleveland Whiskey collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Per brand copy: cinnamon, nutmeg and clove on the nose like a Christmas kitchen; fruitcake and eggnog flavors on the palate; a medium, gently sweet finish with a licorice-and-clove tail.
How to Enjoy
Serve neat or over one big cube so the baking-spice aromatics open up. It also makes a ready-made base for holiday cocktails — try it in an eggnog, a hot toddy, or a spiced Old Fashioned with an orange twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cleveland Christmas Edition a flavored bourbon?
Yes — it is sold as "Christmas Spice Flavored Bourbon Whiskey," a bourbon blended with holiday spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, orange peel, cherry), not a straight unflavored bourbon.
What is the alcohol content?
43% ABV (86 proof) per the verified 2019 edition; we recommend confirming the current bottle's label.
Is it released every year?
Yes — a limited holiday release; the label art changes each year while the recipe stays the same.
Bring the holidays home — order Cleveland Christmas Edition Bourbon online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.