Howler Head is it a Bourbon or It Is A Banana Lolly in a Glass?

2025-05-15

Tonight, we’re diving into Howler Head – the official flavored bourbon of the UFC – and possibly the wildest pour yet on Aussie Bourbon Lovers. This banana-flavoured bourbon takes us straight back to Aussie childhoods, lolly bags, and sugar highs – and maybe a little bourbon underneath? We chat about: 🥃 Banana lollies vs. real banana flavour 🧠 What (if any) bourbon notes are still in the glass 🍌 What this bottle says about where flavoured bourbon is heading 🥊 And yes, a lot of confu...

Tonight, we’re diving into Howler Head – the official flavored bourbon of the UFC – and possibly the wildest pour yet on Aussie Bourbon Lovers.

This banana-flavoured bourbon takes us straight back to Aussie childhoods, lolly bags, and sugar highs – and maybe a little bourbon underneath?

We chat about:

🥃 Banana lollies vs. real banana flavour
🧠 What (if any) bourbon notes are still in the glass
🍌 What this bottle says about where flavoured bourbon is heading
🥊 And yes, a lot of confused UFC banter

Fun, punchy, nostalgic and weird — just like the bottle.

🟠 Keywords: Howler Head, UFC bourbon, banana bourbon, flavored whiskey, bourbon podcast, banana lollies, Aussie bourbon, novelty bourbon

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Howler Head Bourbon
03:02 Tasting Notes and Flavour Profile
05:55 Bourbon Classification and Regulations
08:46 RTDs and Bourbon in Australia

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