🥃 Christian Brothers Honey
Christian Brothers brandy with added honey; 35% ABV (70 proof); the brand's first flavoured expression, launched in 2011.
Christian Brothers Honey is the honey line of Christian Brothers Brandy, which, according to Heaven Hill, was launched in 2011 as the brand's first flavoured expression. It is bottled at 35% ABV (70 proof), lower than the base VS. A retail description calls it a honey liqueur brandy.
According to a retailer's description, honey is added to Christian Brothers Brandy, which is made from selected grape varieties and aged in oak barrels. The Iowa ABD listing names Heaven Hill Brands as the producer and describes Honey as the first honey drink in the brandy category; CB Vineyards bottles it in Bardstown, Kentucky. The recipe is not disclosed, so we do not assume how much honey or sugar it contains.
Why this matters to you. Honey is not the same as Christian Brothers VS Brandy at 40% ABV: it is a sweeter drink with lower strength. Compare it with Christian Brothers Peach and Apple for taste. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Year founded | 2011, first flavoured expression of the brand (per Heaven Hill) |
|---|---|
| Raw material | Christian Brothers brandy (grapes) and honey |
| Cask type | oak barrels (brandy base, per the retailer's description) |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 35% ABV (70 proof) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Christian Brothers Honey → kind of → 🍇 Grape brandies → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 Oak barrel
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Christian Brothers Brandy, 🥃 Brandy, 🍇 Grape brandies
- Related to
- 🌍 North America
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Christian Brothers Apple, 🥃 Christian Brothers Apple, 🥃 Christian Brothers Peach, 🥃 Christian Brothers Peach
Frequently asked questions
Is Christian Brothers Honey pure honey?
No. It is a Christian Brothers brandy with added honey; the retail description mentions honey and other natural flavourings.
What is the strength of Christian Brothers Honey?
35% ABV (70 proof), according to Wegmans and the Iowa ABD listing.
Who makes Christian Brothers Honey?
Heaven Hill Brands; CB Vineyards bottles it in Bardstown, Kentucky, according to Wegmans.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🌍 North America — US and Canada: 9.5 million US cows gave 232 billion lb of milk (2025); Wisconsin makes a quarter of US cheese; Canada runs on dairy quotas.
- 🥃 Christian Brothers Apple — Christian Brothers brandy with natural apple; 35% ABV (70 proof); the brand's third flavoured expression, January 2016.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
Similar
🥃 Christian Brothers VS Brandy · 🥃 Christian Brothers Apple · 🥃 Christian Brothers Peach · 🥃 Macieira Five Star · 🥃 Bénédictine B&B · 🥃 Crown Royal Black
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Heaven Hill: Christian Brothers Introduces CB Peach (5.8.2014; VS Brandy base; flavors bottled at 35 % alc./vol.; CB Honey first flavor 2011)
- Iowa ABD: Christian Bros Honey 750 ml (Heaven Hill Brands; first honey-flavored spirit in the brandy category; 70 proof)
- Wegmans: Christian Brothers Honey Liqueur Brandy 750 ml (35 % alc./vol., 70 proof; honey infused into Christian Brothers Brandy)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)