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Curious Elixir No. 5 - Smoked Cherry Chocolate Non-Alcoholic Old Fashioned makes the most sense when you want a whiskey-style pour, functional / adaptogen drinks, or best old fashioned without pouring alcohol. Check the ABV note, then compare the taste signals below to the drink you are trying to make or replace.
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The mysterious family member. This a rich and smoky serve, best compared to a non-alcoholic Old Fashioned. Dark cherry and chocolate, American oak, and a bit of burn that lingers. Curious No. 5 is ready-to-pour. Best ser. Use the linked bottle, brand, and retailer pages to verify the current ABV, ingredients, serving guidance, and availability before you buy.
The strongest signal is occasion fit: whether it feels adult, tastes balanced cold, avoids being too sweet, and is convenient enough to rebuy. Recent social posts are useful for flavor reactions and pack-format feedback.
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