American

Whiskey Review: Hotel Tango ‘Shmallow

We review Hotel Tango 'Shmallow. It's a toasted marshmallow-flavored bourbon designed for cocktails.

OVERALL RATING

7
Like Conversation
Hotel Tango 'Shmallow (image via Courtney Kristjana)

Tasting Notes

About:

30% ABV. 60 proof. A naturally and artificially flavored bourbon. 750ml $25.
Appearance:
Hazy light gold
Nose:
The nose gets hit first with fresh baked sugar cookies giving a sense of soft and chewy. There is a slight smoke to it, as you would expect with toasted and burnt marshmallows. The real surprise is movie theater buttered popcorn with salt. At the end of the nose, graham cracker appears.
Palate:
The mouthfeel is surprisingly not as syrupy as I thought it would be. It tastes like toasted and burnt marshmallows, and leaves crème brûlée on the breath after sipping. Near the end, there is a slight saltiness with some Madagascar vanilla.
Finish:
Comments:
While I do love the Hotel Tango ‘Shmallow on its own because it does taste like toasted marshmallows, and my preferred burnt marshmallow, I can definitely tell it was meant for mixing and cocktails. I tried the S’mores Old Fashioned they make in their tasting room, and as a bartender who doesn’t like to get all fancy at home, was relieved at how easy and tasty it was.rnrnIf you’re a hot cocoa and sweater weather person, then ‘Shmallow is a game changer. For $25 I recommend keeping a bottle in your home bar. You can easily swap the Hotel Tango ‘Shmallow for recipes that call for simple syrup for some seasonal flair.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

All Posts

Latest On The Whiskey Wash

Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky Review

Can a budget blend named after a famous tea clipper hold its own? We taste Cutty Sark’s 40% Scotch and see how it stacks up against its Prohibition sibling.