Non-Alcoholic Whiskey 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 whiskey 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. Replace it with something that actually tastes like whiskey, and the habit survives the month intact.

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 — none of the hangover.

Dry January, sober curious, or cutting back for good

Whether you are doing a strict 31 days, dabbling in the sober-curious movement, or permanently dialing back, No. 86 works the same way: it is under 0.5% ABV, oaky and warming, and built to be sipped like the real thing. Plenty of people start with Dry January and keep a bottle on the shelf year-round.

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

Is non-alcoholic whiskey 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.

Will it actually satisfy a whiskey craving?
It is built to. The oak, warmth, and slow finish scratch the same itch as a real pour, which is what makes the habit easier to keep.

Can I use it in cocktails for a dry party?
Yes — it is the base for Old Fashioneds, Manhattans, Whiskey 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.