Patio Season, Sorted: Non-Alcoholic Whiskey for Summer
Summer is short, loud, and packed — patios, long weekends, camping trips, barbecues that run until midnight because the sun barely sets. It's also the season where "I'll just have one" turns into a write-off afternoon, or where someone has to drive, or where you're up at 6 a.m. for a hike and really don't want to feel it. Here's where Mad Moose fits into all of it.
The campfire pour
A night around the fire is long. Hours long, usually. Mad Moose Original over a big cube holds up the same way — slow, sippable, something to nurse while the flames die down and the conversation keeps going. Vanilla, dried raisin and toasted wood on the nose, peat, honey and spice on the palate — there's something about a smoky glass in hand by an actual fire that just makes sense. It's a drink built for lingering, which is exactly what a good night at the fire pit is for.
The designated driver's drink
Being the one who's driving doesn't have to mean soda water all night. The Old Fashioned is the world's first bottled non-alcoholic version of the classic — pour it over ice and you've got a real cocktail in hand, no different from anyone else's, minus the part where you can't drive home. Good for the lake house, good for the cabin, good for whoever's on duty this weekend.
The cooler-bag essential
Camping, road trips, tailgates — the 120mL single is built for exactly this. It's the same Original, just sized to toss in a cooler bag without taking up the space a full 750mL would. Pack a few for a weekend away and you've got a proper pour without the bulk.
The lighter sipper for hot days
When it's warm out, something delicate can be more appealing than something bold. The Japanese-style whiskey — oak, coconut, black pepper — is the quieter option in the lineup, and it's particularly nice lightly chilled on a hot evening. Inspired by the precision of Japanese whiskey and made right here in Edmonton.
Hosting a backyard BBQ?
The 3-bottle mix pack covers all your bases — something bold, something easy, something light — so guests can pick what suits the moment, whether that's pre-dinner, with food, or as the night winds down.
What's in the glass
If you're keeping things light over a long weekend, it helps to know what you're actually drinking. The Original is plant-based, gluten-free (celiac safe), made with no sugar added, at 15 calories a serving. The Japanese-style is plant-based with no sugar added, at 10 calories a serving. The Old Fashioned is plant-based with a small amount of sugar — as the cocktail is traditionally prepared — at 20 calories a serving. (The Japanese-style and Old Fashioned use a barley malting and extraction process with local Canadian barley to get closer to the real thing, so they aren't gluten-free.) All three are low-calorie.
Whatever the occasion this summer — patio, campsite, cabin, or just a Tuesday that turned into a longer evening than planned — the ritual stays the same. All the pour, none of the morning after.
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FAQ
Does Mad Moose need to be refrigerated? No, but all three are happy chilled if you prefer — especially nice in warm weather.
Can I bring it camping or on a road trip? Yes — the 120mL single is designed to be easy to pack, and as a non-alcoholic product it travels without the restrictions or concerns that come with alcohol.
Is it a good option for someone who's driving? Yes — every Mad Moose product is completely alcohol-free, so it's a real option for whoever's on driving duty.
What's the best one for hot weather? It comes down to preference — the Japanese-style is lighter and especially good chilled, while the Original holds up well over a big cube for longer sipping.