Non-Alcoholic Spirits for Dry January

Dry January is easy for the first three days and hard for the next twenty-eight. The evenings are when it gets you — the moment you would normally pour something. No. 86 fills exactly that gap: a non-alcoholic spirit that gives you the pour, the glass, and the wind-down without the drink.

Why most Dry January attempts fail at 6pm

It is rarely about willpower. It is about the missing ritual — the pour that marked the end of the day. Cut it cold and the evening feels empty, so people cave. Make room for a slow, flavorful non-alcoholic pour, and keep that moment in your evening.

How No. 86 gets you through the month

The trick to finishing Dry January is not white-knuckling it — it is keeping the ritual and losing the alcohol. Pour No. 86 neat after work the way you always did, or make a zero-proof Old Fashioned or Manhattan from our 30 recipes. Same glass, same pour, same wind-down — a different way to enjoy the ritual.

Dry January, sober curious, or cutting back for good

No. 86 is oaky and warming, and built to be sipped slowly. No. 86 is labeled as containing less than 0.5% ABV. This does not mean alcohol-free. Check whether it fits your Dry January goals or personal approach to cutting back.

Make it stick past January

If the month goes well, a Subscribe & Save delivery every two months keeps a bottle on hand without thinking about it — the easiest way to make the change permanent.

Frequently asked questions

What can I pour during Dry January?
A non-alcoholic spirit like No. 86 lets you keep the pour and the ritual without the alcohol — neat, over ice, or in a zero-proof cocktail.

Is No. 86 allowed during Dry January?
Yes. No. 86 is under 0.5% ABV, the same standard as non-alcoholic beer, and is made specifically for people cutting out alcohol.

What makes No. 86 a slow-sipping pour?
Oak, warmth, and a slow finish give you something to take your time with. Pour it neat or over a large ice cube.

Can I use it in cocktails for a dry party?
Yes — it is the base for Old Fashioneds, Manhattans, No. 86 Sours, and more. We have 30 zero-proof recipes.

What if I want to keep going after January?
Many do. A Subscribe & Save delivery keeps a bottle on hand so the change sticks past the month.