Seth Rogen’s ‘Get Roasted’ Coffee Is One of the Best Things We Drank This Month

Every month, we’re tasting a huge amount of beer, whiskey and other beverages — both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. In some cases, we’re taste-testing the industry’s best new products, and in others, we’re coming across hidden gems in the wild. Our favorites from the last four weeks are gathered here, in the best things we drank this month.

To learn more about our testing methodology and how we evaluate products, head here.

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Bowmore x Aston Martin Bowmore Masters’ Selection 22-Year-Old Third Edition

Photo by Will Sabel Courtney

Fine scotch and fine cars are two tastes that go great together, if — and that’s a MADD big if — you enjoy them in the correct order. Over the last couple of years, Bowmore and Aston Martin have been joining forces to create a line of whiskies inspired by both brands’ shared characteristics, such as strength and design. (Bowmore and Aston’s events are the only time I’ve ever heard a whisky ambassador reference the golden ratio.)

The latest expression is the third edition of the brand’s mainstream offering, a 22-year-old whisky with casks of 89 percent oloroso, 9 percent bourbon hogshead and two percent sherry butt from 1982. The nose is rich and smoky, with notes of black cherry as it opens up. On the palate, there’s a gentle creaminess with the barest hint of spice to accentuate it. The finish, in turn, delivers a gentle sweetness, like honey from bees who’d only ever tasted lavender. While it’s not as exotic in presentation or taste as the 52-year-old, $75,000 ARC-52 expression I tasted a couple years back, it’s still delightful — and at $400, it’s way easier to stomach buying a bottle. — Will Sabel Courtney, Senior Editor

Sierra Nevada Trail Pass IPA

Photo by Ryan Brower

It took Sierra Nevada five years of research and experimentation to finally get the non-alcoholic IPA it wanted. The proper yeast strain to keep fermentation below .5% ABV was the sticking point, at least one that gave the brewers the base beer they were looking for.

But Trail Pass IPA was worth the wait, as it’s got a hint of that distinct Sierra Nevada reputation thanks to Amarillo, Bravo, Cascade, CTZ and Magnum hop varietals. I have a feeling this one is going to become a go-to NA to have stocked in my fridge. — Ryan Brower, Managing Editor

Triple High Seltzer

Photo by Sean Tirman

In an increasingly crowded gallery, it’s becoming more and more difficult for cannabis-infused seltzers to stick out from the crowd. But Triple was an under-the-radar surprise, courtesy of its low-ingredient, all-natural recipe and refreshing, if subtle, flavor.

Of the three varieties, Cherry Lemon was my far-away favorite, but the other two (Grapefruit and Lime) are also quite good. And the 3 mg of THC per can (and just 15 calories apiece) makes them perfect for all-day sessions. — Sean Tirman, Associate Editor

Houseplant Coffee by Cometeer

Photo by Johnny Brayson

Houseplant, the cannabis startup founded by Hollywood comedy veterans Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg in 2019, is fast becoming a lifestyle brand. In addition to selling weed and weed-related paraphernalia, the brand has cultivated an image centered around a stylish and laidback mid-century modern aesthetic, which it has expressed through furniture, turntables, ceramics and more. Now, Houseplant has joined up with Cometeer to put its signature spin on coffee.

If you’re unfamiliar with Cometeer, the brand sells frozen aluminum pods of highly-concentrated (and really good) coffee that you then mix with hot water (or cold, after thawing the capsule in hot water) to make a quick cup of joe. The Houseplant series comes in two flavors: A single-origin medium roast from Ethiopia called Bean There Done That, and a Central American dark roast blend dubbed Get Roasted. (It’s unclear if Rogen played a role in naming the roasts.) Both are tasty, but I’m especially fond of Get Roasted thanks to its intensely rich, chocolatey notes. — Johnny Brayson, Associate Editor

Method and Madness Garryana Oak Irish Whiskey

Photo by Will Sabel Courtney

Irish whiskey sometimes gets a bad rap. While its cousin across the North Channel is often seen as refined, upscale and elegant, Ireland’s brown stuff frequently gets pigeonholed as the choice of hooligans and college kids. Boys shoot Irish whiskey; men sip Scotch. Method and Madness is aiming to change that. As the experimental wing of Irish Distillers International Limited — the company that makes everything from Jameson to Powers to Green Spot — this microdistillery is expanding the world of Irish whiskey with unique creations.

Its latest, Garryana Oak, is a single pot still whiskey finished in virgin barrels of the aforementioned tree — one whose wood, and thus flavor, is defined by the damp, cool climate of its native Pacific Northwest. On the nose, there are notes of smoked applewood and maple (which might make you crave some bacon); pepper notes arrive for the palate, and then it closes out with a hearty sweetness reminiscent of homemade coffee cake on the finish. This is the first time Garryana oak has been used for Irish whiskey, but based on this new expression, it won’t be the last. — Will Sabel Courtney, Senior Editor

Bravus Gravitas Bourbon Barrel-Aged NA Stout

Photo by Ryan Brower

A bourbon barrel-aged non-alcohol stout might sound a bit like an oxymoron, but the fifth iteration of this world-first is something I request you not to pass judgement on before trying. It’s a double gold winner at Great American Beer Fest and is in fact aged in American oak bourbon barrels. That oakiness, along with chocolate and maple syrup, are the main flavors that come through.

And while the carbonation and viscosity are not 100 percent true to an alcoholic version of the aged stout style, the mouthfeel is there and I’ll challenge you to find a consistent carbonation profile across the country for a bourbon barrel-aged stout. If you get the chance to get your hands on this impressive limited-edition NA beer, it’s worth a taste. — Ryan Brower, Managing Editor

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