Discover the differences between Skatterbrain vs Skrewball in this in-depth comparison and decide which Flavored Whiskey is better for You!
Skatterbrain Peanut Butter Whiskey
| Nose | Vanilla, coffee, chocolate, alcohol |
| Palate | Vanilla, coffee, peanut butter, mocha |
| Finish | Vanilla, cinnamon |
| Alcohol content | 70 proof (35% ABV) |
| How to drink | Rocks |
| Similar to | Fireball, Sheep Dog |
Out of the bottle I get aroma of vanilla, coffee and chocolate with just a whiff of ethanol that fades away as you leit breathe.
On the palate, Skatterbrain feels syrupy lacking in texture, flavor reminds me of a Starbucks Frappuccino as it tastes like vanilla, caramel, mocha and coffee with very little peanut flavor to it.
The finish is longer than what you expect from a flavored whiskey, with mild alcohol burn on the way down, vanilla flavor and a tad of baking spice.
Skatterbrain is a sweet-bomb making it a bit challenging to drink neat as it becomes cloying after a few sips, but works well in cocktails where it can be mixed with Coke or a Peanut Butter and Jelly Cocktail.
There are a few facts worth knowing about Skatterbrain:
- Launched in 2018 and crafted by Universal Brands in Princeton, MN.
- Made using a based of Canadian Whisky infused with supposedly natural flavors and artificial caramel coloring.
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
| Nose | Peanut butter, chocolate, roasted nuts |
| Palate | Peanut butter, vanilla, chocolate, roasted nuts |
| Finish | Short, peanut |
| Alcohol content | 70 proof (35% ABV) |
| How to drink | Cocktails |
| Similar to | Southern Comfort, Sheep Dog |
The nose is quite pleasant as it hits with peanut butter and roasted nuts along a touch of chocolate.
On the palate, Skewball provides a rich peanut butter flavor, with more roasted nuts to it, vanilla and chocolate.
The finish is short, with no burn, harsh or weird tasting notes leaving an aftertaste of roasted peanuts.
Skrewball is dessert on glass, delivering the promise of a rich peanut butter flavor as you get it from nose to finish.
No weird notes or alcohol burn providing a good experience from nose to finish.
Must confess that this type of drinks are not my jam as I prefer agave spirits and other more challenging spirits but this thing is surprisingly good.
It’s reasonably sweet and something I could sip on the rocks or mix in cocktails such as the Skrewball Screwdriver.
There are a few facts worth knowing about Skrewball:
- Launched in 2018 by Steven & Brittany Yeng from their restaurant in Ocean Beach, CA.
- The recipe was formulated by Brittany Yeng who has a graduate degree in chemistry.
- The project was self-funded by the Yengs.
- Skrewball is made using real peanuts.
- The source of the whiskey base is undisclosed.
Skatterbrain vs Skrewball: Price comparison
Prices are approximate and stated in USD:
| Flavored Whiskey | Price |
| Skatterbrain | $20 |
| Skrewball | $20 |
Skatterbrain vs Skrewball: Which is better?
Skrewball tastes like peanut butter
| Whiskey | Skatterbrain | Skrewball |
| Nose | ✅ | ✅ |
| Body | ||
| Palate | ✅ | ✅ |
| Finish | ✅ | |
| Value | ✅ |
- Skrewball delivers the goods as it tastes like peanut butter while the Skatterbrain tastes like a Starbucks Frappuccino.
- Skrewball is also smoother as it has no burn while the Skatterbrain lets you feel the heat on the way down.
- So definitely I recommend the Skrewball over the Skatterbrain as it provides the promised peanut butter flavor and a better overall experience.
Learn more about this type of whiskey by reading my post: Discover the Top Peanut Butter Whiskey Brand where I rank every bottle.
I am a bar and liquor shop owner in Oaxaca, Mexico where I have tasted hundreds of different spirits; perhaps more than I should!