Chai How Are You? Cocktail Set: Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon + Grand Marnier 375oz + Liber & Co Chai Spice Tea Syrup + Angostura Bitters 4oz

The Chai How Are You? Cocktail Set is a versatile collection that shines in both spirit-forward cocktails and cozy sippers perfect for chilly autumn evenings. Try the bourbon neat or on the rocks to appreciate its complexity, then experiment with spiced old fashioneds or chai-infused sours that highlight the unique chai syrup and complement hearty dishes like braised meats or pumpkin pie.

Nose: Warm baking spices dominate, led by cinnamon, cardamom, and clove. Hints of vanilla and caramel from the bourbon blend with orange zest notes from the Grand Marnier. A subtle undercurrent of black tea leaves adds depth.

Palate: Rich and full-bodied. The bourbon's oak and corn sweetness meshes with the chai syrup's ginger and black pepper kick. Orange liqueur adds brightness and balances the spices. Angostura bitters contribute a layer of herbal complexity.

Finish: Long and warming. Chai spices linger, particularly nutmeg and allspice. The bourbon's rye content provides a dry, slightly peppery fade. A subtle tannic grip from the tea elements and bitters extends the finish, while hints of citrus oil keep it lively.

This cocktail set combines the rich, oaky notes of Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon with the orange essence of Grand Marnier, balanced by the warming spices in Liber & Co's Chai Spice Tea Syrup and the aromatic complexity of Angostura Bitters. What's particularly interesting is how the pot still distillation process of the bourbon, which retains more flavor compounds, interplays with the carefully crafted chai syrup, creating a harmonious blend of American and Indian flavors in one glass.

• The Chai How Are You? Cocktail Set features Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon, which is distilled in a copper pot still that was hand-built by the distillery's founders using salvaged parts from a Forsyths still and an old Dr Pepper bottling plant.
• Liber & Co's Chai Spice Tea Syrup in this set is made using a unique "hot extraction" method, where whole spices are steeped in hot water and sugar to create a more aromatic and flavorful syrup than those made with pre-ground spices or artificial flavorings.
• The Angostura Bitters included in this kit contain a secret blend of herbs and spices so closely guarded that only five people in the world know the full recipe, and the concentrate is produced in a sealed room known as the "Sanctuary."