Woodson Cinnamon Blitz Flavored Whiskey
Flavored Whiskey | 750mL | 40% ABV (80 proof) — Woodson Cinnamon Blitz is natural-cinnamon flavored whiskey at a full 80 proof — a step above the ~70-proof cinnamon whiskeys that define the category — made with all-natural ingredients, non-chillfiltered, in small batches. The name plays on Michigan’s “Maize,” and you may also find this same liquid in Michigan/Tailgate packaging under the name “Maize ’N Blitz.” It’s from NFL legend Charles Woodson — Heisman winner, Super Bowl champion, 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and Pro Football Hall of Famer — whose label is the official whiskey of the Las Vegas Raiders and the University of Michigan. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Woodson launched his whiskey brand in 2021 after his Intercept wine venture, and the whiskey line’s signature move is finishing spirits in the same French oak wine barrels used for his Napa Cabernet. Cinnamon Blitz is the brand’s answer to the cinnamon-shot crowd: as InsideHook put it, “a cinnamon flavor that rises well above the Fireballs of the world… ideal for shots but honestly kind of fun as a sipper.” Among flavored whiskeys, this one keeps its oak and whiskey character instead of hiding behind the spice.
Tasting notes
Cinnamon, heat, baking spices, and oaky whiskey. The higher proof carries the cinnamon like a red-hot through-line, with real whiskey underneath rather than neutral spirit sweetness.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 750mL, 80 proof — a full 10 proof above typical cinnamon whiskeys
- Natural cinnamon flavor; all-natural ingredients, non-chillfiltered, small batch
- From NFL legend Charles Woodson — official whiskey of the Raiders and Michigan
- Brand finishes its spirits in French oak barrels from Woodson’s Napa Cabernet
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Chilled shots are the obvious play — but try it as a sipper over ice, or in a cinnamon-spiced old fashioned with apple bitters for fall. It also wakes up hot apple cider.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as Maize ’N Blitz?
Yes — “Maize ’N Blitz” is the same liquid in Michigan/Tailgate packaging. Check the bottle in hand to confirm which name is on the label.
How strong is it compared to Fireball?
Cinnamon Blitz is 80 proof, about 10 proof stronger than typical cinnamon whiskeys like Fireball, with a more pronounced whiskey base.
Who makes Woodson Whiskey?
NFL Hall of Famer Charles Woodson, who launched the brand in 2021 after his Intercept wine label. It’s the official whiskey of the Las Vegas Raiders and the University of Michigan.
Is it all-natural?
The brand describes it as made with all-natural ingredients, non-chillfiltered, and produced in small batches.