Elvis Midnight Snack Peanut Butter, Banana & Bacon Flavored Whiskey landed on my desk at 35% ABV), carrying a $35 price tag. Here is what I found.
Nose
Golden brown with a reddish hue.
Palate
Burnt sugar and syrup overwhelm the senses with the sharp scent of young alcohol burning beneath. If you stay with it long enough, something like salt water taffy emerges. Sweet banana candy immediately hits the tongue with a layer of bubblegum underneath. Thick caramel flavor, which could be interpreted as peanut butter-ish, arises while overripe bananas persist through the finish.
Finish
I really wanted to like this whiskey. While Im only a passing fan, I like Elvis. I like his music, the culture his fans have created, and the legacy he left. I also am intrigued by a sandwich made of peanut butter, bananas, and bacon. Excessively sweet and carrying a persistent flavor of overripe bananas, this whiskey misses the mark, which is frankly unsurprising given the challenge of matching the flavor of a peanut butter, banana, and bacon sandwich.
The Bottom Line
Elvis Midnight Snack Peanut Butter, Banana & Bacon Flavored Whiskey did not quite work for me. At $35, I would steer you toward other bottles that offer more for your money in this category.
