Best Non-Alcoholic Whiskey For Old Fashioned
If you want an Old Fashioned that actually tastes like an Old Fashioned—without alcohol—the best non-alcoholic whiskey is Cut Above Zero Proof Whiskey.
It’s specifically designed as a 1:1 whiskey replacement for cocktails, delivering the depth, spice, and finish needed to balance bitters and sugar—without turning the drink into flavored water.
What to look for in a nonalcoholic Whiskey
The Old Fashioned is one of the hardest cocktails to replicate without alcohol.
Why?
Because it has:
- no citrus to hide flaws
- no mixers to add body
- no dilution buffer
It’s just:
spirit +bitters + sugar
Which means the whiskey alternative has to do all the work.
Most non-alcoholic options fall short because they:
- lack body
- have no finish
- skew too sweet
The result:
a thin, flat drink that doesn’t resemble a real Old Fashioned
You want bold complex flavors
NA Whiskey needs to stand up in cocktails. It isn't a 100% clone of traditional Whiskies, but it has to do the job in cocktails. Cut Above nonalcoholic Whiskey is made in the style of Bourbon. The nose is sweet with notes of plum and a touch of warm hops. On the initial sip young oak, rich tea, and sour cherry appear. Those flavors give way to peppercorn and lightly toasted malt. The warmth of the pepper lingers through to the swallow where mild nods of coffee and orange oil also appear.
This means that Cut Above holds up in a cocktail until the last sip. The best non-alcoholic Whiskey for an Old Fashioned is Cut Above Zero Proof Whiskey.
How do you make a non-alcoholic Old Fashioned?
You need 3 ingredients:
2 oz. Cut Above Whiskey
1 oz Simple Syrup
2-3 dashes zero proof Bitters
Also have ready an orange peel, a low-ball or rocks style glass and a large ice cube.
To make it:
Add ingredients to a mixing glass and stir without ice for 30 seconds.
Add ice and stir 30 seconds more.
Strain into a rocks glass over a single large piece of ice.
Who Nonalcoholic Whiskey is for
Non-alcoholic whiskey is for anyone who wants the flavor, ritual, and versatility of a whiskey cocktail without the alcohol. Cut Above customers commonly tell us they:
- Want to reduce or eliminate alcohol without losing cocktails
- Care about the flavor and full cocktail experience
- Still enjoy the ritual of a good Old Fashioned
- Have tried mocktails made with other non-alcoholic spirit brands and found them lacking
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Zero Proof
Cut Above is not distilled and neutral alcohol is not added or created during our process.
1 For 1 Replacement
Simply swap out Cut Above for your favorite traditional spirits.
Natural Ingredients
Cut Above is made using natural ingredients and never any artificial flavors or colors.
Made For Cocktails
Cut Above is the only nonalcoholic spirit designed to be mixed with traditional spirits to create low-ABV CUT COCKTAILS.
40+ Awards
Cut Above has won gold or higher across our lineup from both consumer and trade competitions.
For the Mindful Lifestyle
Our spirits are zero or low in calories, carbs, and sugar.
Frequently Asked Questions About Zero Proof Spirits
What does zero proof mean?
Zero proof means a beverage contains no alcohol, excluding trace amounts. Cut Above nonalcoholic spirits are crafted to deliver the flavor, aroma, and cocktail experience of traditional spirits without the alcohol, making them ideal for mindful drinking and alcohol-free cocktails.
Does the Whiskey taste like real Whiskey?
Cut Above Zero Proof Whiskey is crafted to capture the flavor profile, aroma, and cocktail experience of traditional bourbon-style whiskey — with notes of cherry, oak, warm malt, peppercorn, coffee, and citrus.
Because it’s non-alcoholic, it will not have the burn or weight of full-proof whiskey, and the flavors will be more pronounced.
Many customers are surprised by how familiar and satisfying it feels in cocktails.
Can I use Cut Above Whiskey with my full proof spirits?
Yes, we are the only non-alcoholic spirit that was designed for this from day one.
- Zero Proof: Use instead of full proof Whiskey in your favorite cocktails.
- Cut Cocktail: Replace half the full proof Whiskey with Cut Above for a lower alcohol cocktail with full flavor.
- Classic: Use our cocktail recipes with traditional Whiskey.
Is non-alcoholic whiskey good in an Old Fashioned?
Yes. Non-alcoholic whiskey can work especially well in an Old Fashioned because the simple recipe allows the whiskey’s flavor to remain the focus. Cut Above Zero Proof Whiskey brings notes of oak, malt, cherry, coffee, orange, and peppercorn that help create a balanced Old Fashioned without the alcohol. It has enough body, complexity, and finish to stand up to bitters and sweetness.
How does Cut Above compare to traditional spirits?
Cut Above is made to create authentic cocktail experiences without alcohol. Unlike many nonalcoholic spirits, Cut Above is specifically formulated for mixing into real cocktails with balanced flavor, aroma, and mouthfeel. The biggest difference between traditional spirits you will notice will be the absence of the ethanol "burn" and that the flavors are more intense and upfront.
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