{"product_id":"peppercorn","title":"Peppercorn","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePeppercorn Spirit – Spicy Caesar Spirit Handcrafted in Alberta\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nPeppercorn Spirit is built for people who order their Caesar extra spicy and still find it mild. Made from our premium corn-based spirit, it brings cracked black pepper and a slow, warming heat straight into the glass — so the spice is part of the drink instead of something you add on top.\r\n\r\nNaturally gluten-free and handcrafted right here in Alberta, it swaps in for vodka one-for-one in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caesar_(cocktail)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCaesar\u003c\/a\u003e, a Bloody Mary, or a michelada. Whether it's brunch, a backyard barbecue, or a hockey night at home, this is the bottle that brings the heat.\r\n\r\nProduced in small batches at Badlands Distillery, each bottle reflects our commitment to quality ingredients, careful craftsmanship, and memorable flavour. Made in Alberta using premium ingredients, it's one of our boldest handcrafted spirits.\r\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Badlands Spicy Caesar\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nRim a tall glass with celery salt and cracked pepper, then fill with ice. Add 2 oz Peppercorn Spirit, 4 oz Clamato, two dashes of Worcestershire, and hot sauce only if you really want it. Stir and garnish with a lime wedge, a celery stalk, and a spicy bean.\r\n\r\nThe heat builds from the spirit itself, so it stays warm and even rather than sharp and vinegary the way a hot-sauce-loaded Caesar goes.\r\n\u003ch2\u003ePeppercorn Spirit Tasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nThe first aroma is freshly cracked black pepper, followed by a subtle woody spice and a clean grain sweetness underneath. On the palate, you'll notice bright pepper up front before a slow warming heat builds and finishes dry, sharp, and clean.\r\n\r\nUnlike many spiced bottles built on a wheat base, our premium corn foundation is naturally smooth, letting the pepper come through without harsh alcohol notes. At 40% alc.\/vol., it sits comfortably between a chilled shot and a cocktail base.\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Our Peppercorn Spirit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nThis handcrafted bottle is made using premium corn-based spirit, making it naturally gluten-free while providing an exceptionally clean finish. Most flavoured spirits on the shelf are built on a wheat base — ours isn't, which matters if you're avoiding gluten.\r\n\r\nEvery bottle is produced in Alberta using small-batch methods that focus on consistency, quality, and flavour. Instead of a one-note burn, our peppercorn spirit offers a balanced heat that holds up against Clamato, tomato juice, and a loaded garnish.\r\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Ways to Drink It\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nThe Caesar is the main event, but this spirit works well beyond it:\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eMix into a Bloody Mary.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eAdd a splash to a michelada.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eBuild a peppered dirty martini.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eServe ice-cold straight from the freezer.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eTop with soda water and a squeeze of lemon.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eUse it in a savoury cocktail with tomato and fresh herbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\nIts bold heat makes it a favourite for brunch, backyard barbecues, tailgates, camping trips, and hockey nights at home.\r\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e750 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e40% Alc.\/Vol.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePremium corn-based spirit (100% Alberta corn)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eNaturally gluten-free\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in small batches in Alberta, Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it in place of vodka in a Caesar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nYes — that's what it's built for. Swap it in one-for-one and go easy on the hot sauce until you've tasted it.\r\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it compare to Dill Pickle and Garlic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nDill Pickle is the classic briny Caesar. Garlic brings roasted savoury depth. Peppercorn is the spicy one — cracked pepper heat that builds slowly rather than hitting sharp.\r\n\u003ch3\u003eHow hot is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nIt's a warming black pepper heat rather than a chili burn — noticeable and building, but balanced enough to drink on its own over ice.\r\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Peppercorn Spirit gluten-free?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nYes. It is made from premium corn-based spirit and is naturally gluten-free.\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the alcohol content?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nPeppercorn Spirit is bottled at 40% alc.\/vol. in a 750 mL bottle.\r\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it make a good gift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nAbsolutely. It's a favourite for birthdays, stocking stuffers, and anyone whose Caesar order always ends with \"extra spicy.\"\r\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Gluten-Free Spirits from Badlands Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nIf you enjoy our peppercorn spirit, explore more handcrafted gluten-free spirits from Badlands Distillery, including\r\n\u003ca href=\"\/product\/dill-pickle-spirit\/\"\u003eDill Pickle Spirit\u003c\/a\u003e,\r\n\u003ca href=\"\/product\/garlic-spirit\/\"\u003eGarlic Spirit\u003c\/a\u003e, our vodka, and our award-winning gin collection. Every bottle is crafted in Alberta with the same dedication to quality, smoothness, and memorable flavour.","brand":"Badlands Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52818861359416,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/0039\/6600\/files\/peppercorn_1200.png?v=1787159557","url":"https:\/\/badlandsdistillery.ca\/products\/peppercorn","provider":"Badlands Distillery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}