Non-alcoholic spirits: the guide Sanzalc to choose yours

Gin, whisky, rum, vodka, tequila, amaretto: the world of non-alcoholic spirits is no longer a diminished version of the classics. At Sanzalc, we have tasted, compared and selected more than 120 references to avoid false good ideas.

Our best-selling non-alcoholic spirits

• Sober Spirits G 0.0% — the best-selling gin alternative at Sanzalc, distilled from a real dealcoholized gin recipe.
• Sober Spirits W 0.0% — woody and vanilla notes, the most requested bourbon alternative.
• Sober Spirits R 0.0% — our rum alternative, ideal in a non-alcoholic mojito or daiquiri.
• Lyre's American Malt 0.0% — the Australian classic, faithful to American whiskey.
• Botaniets Original 0.0% — triple-distilled Belgian gin, rosemary and cardamom.

How is a non-alcoholic spirit made?

Two approaches dominate the market. The first involves distilling plants, barks and spices in water rather than alcohol — the method used by references like Botaniets or JNPR. The second consists of producing a real spirit then extracting the alcohol by vacuum distillation, as is done Sober Spirits from its Savoyard distillery: we thus retain part of the structure and aromas of the original spirit.

Our selection by family

Non-alcoholic gin, non-alcoholic whiskey, rum without alcohol, non-alcoholic vodka, tequila without alcohol, amaretto without alcohol. Our complete guide to non-alcoholic spirits and our opinion on Opius complete this selection.

FAQs

Is a non-alcoholic spirit really 0%?
Most of our references display 0.0% alcohol. Some, resulting from partial dealcoholization as at Sober Spirits, may contain residual traces of less than 0.5% — always clearly indicated on the product sheet.

Does it really taste like a spirit?
The best references, yes: the aromatic richness comes from the concentration of botanicals rather than the alcohol.

How to use them in cocktails?
Exactly like a classic spirit, in the same proportions.

What is the difference between a non-alcoholic spirit and a syrup?
A true non-alcoholic spirit goes through distillation, like a traditional spirit — it's not just flavored with sugar.