Kin Euphorics High Rhode Non-Alcoholic Aperitif | Elevate Your Social Hour | Adaptogens, Nootropics & Botanicals | Rhodiola Rosea, 5-HTP, GABA | Citrus, Bitters & Spices | 16.9 fl oz

This is my first time trying Kin Euphorics. I first had a sip of it unmixed and it vaguely reminded me of gin because of the bite and the aftertaste. Overall, I would recommend sticking to drinking it with the recommended mixers (which for the High Rhode is tonic water and lime juice). The first we had a 'Kin & Tonic' my partner and I actually cleaned the house...so not exactly a social event. However, we were both feeling really loose and silly during the evening. Kin turned an otherwise ordinary boring night of cleaning into a fun and refreshing experience. I will keep trying Kin & Tonic for future social gatherings. I see the value and love the flavor. Avoiding hangovers is a great perk as well. The ONLY thing that I would change about my Kin experience is the bottle. The bottleneck is not conducive to clean pouring. The liquid dribbles down the side of the bottle and stains the label, which just aesthetically bothers me because the bottle is already so beautiful and I'd love to display it on my bar cart, but it looks a little gross with the stains. Definitely give Kin a try if you're on the fence!

This stuff is marketed like a booze replacement, which in my mind is both silly and irresponsible. Firstly, the stuff tastes nothing like booze, even though it looks like whiskey. It tastes like sour vomit. If I notice anything, it's that my stomach is upset by the flavor and acidity. It does make you sleepy, somewhat like melatonin. In any case, if you're looking for a booze replacement, this will disappoint. Maybe it will help you go to sleep, if you find drinking a thick brown vomit flavored liquid before bed relaxing. I held off purchasing this until I had enough income to justify throwing money away on a 'pay to play' marketing ploy. Hope you can resist doing the same.

I’m going to talk first about the product itself. The taste and effect as which I think is most important when buying. I saw a lot about the packaging and that unfortunately happens during shipping. And not the producers fault. Effects & Taste: I think these mimic in a light way, dark liquor. I’ve included the back which gives a suggestion how to consume. Kin website gives more recipes. I used to drink but due to my condition, being without alcohol will help me recover faster. I’m no addict but do enjoy a nice beverage at times. And I would consider myself a picky enjoyer of fine mixed drinks. This did it for me. Day time drink (High Rhode), and evening (Dream Light). High Rhode gives a lovely boost of positive mood. And a small kick of energy. I mix H.R. with a sparkling flavored soda (bout 4-6oz). I’m sure a juice would be fine. Very refreshing. Dream Light; it really relaxes me and I get a really good nights rest. I feel so relaxed that I sleep on time. I have trouble sleeping due to anxiety and other things. So I love this one in particular. A true night cap. You could drink this on it’s own like a shot I suppose. Not the best taste in its own (it’s made to be mixed), but I don’t know what “liquor” does haha. I love them both. I’d say I feel the effects maybe between 15-30mins. Depending on how much you ate. Packaging: As you can see, it was packed with care, and arrived safe. I’ve gotten plastic bottles that burst open due to lack of care from drivers. So please keep that in mind. It’s not Kins fault. I find it strange when people get upset at the producer when it’s the shipping responsibility (90% of the time). Makes it hard to gauge the real product. Only Con: It is somewhat pricey. You get 11-14 servings from a bottle. Making it about $2.30ish a glass. Not bad. High Rhode does say you need to consume within 14 days. But that’s fine. Not a deal breaker. Just means the ingredients lose its effects as time goes on so I understand completely. I don’t want to ingest bad preservatives just to make the product last longer. Overall: I’ll definitely buy again. Hoping the price can be in the mid or low $20’s eventually to buy habitually. Mid or high teens would be amazing. Otherwise, $65ish every 3ish weeks is a lot.

This product is not misadvertised in the least. It is a gentle pick me up that generally provides a minor uplifting yet relaxing boost. I would call the flavor complex. It basically tastes like green coffee bean extract mixed with orange bitters with a a mild sweetness and a light floral note at the end. It hits you fast because it is a liquid. My problem is that you can virtually get the same effects from any number of over the counter supplements for a fraction of the price. For example, I take a supplement that contains higher amounts of rhodiola root and ginger, as well as other mood lifting substances for .15 cents a day. My multivitamin has 100 milligrams of caffeine in it as well as other boosters for .25 cents a day. One serving of this is over 3.75 at the time of this review. The brand is attempting to get you to pay an major premium for a product that other products do better. If you want a bad tasting but uplifting social elixir, I think that a good Tongan or Samoan Kava would easily blow this out of the water. With all of this said, I would recommend this product, but I would not recommend it for over $20.00 a pop. Better yet, make something similar yourself by making a green tea and adding these supplements to the tea and strain it through a pair of panty hose and store it in your fridge in a mason jar. You'll get the same amount and effects for about an 8th of the total price.

I tried this product a few years ago and really felt a nice "buzzed" effect from it. Unfortunately my friends and I used Kin last week before we went to a concert and none of us felt anything. Literally $36 down the drain and we ended up needing to get cocktails at the concert. It does mix well so it is good for recipes but do not buy as an alcohol replacement.

So, for some background I've recently quit alcoholic beverages and I've been looking for a substitute for social drinking situations. I've been looking something to replicate the "let your hair down", playful and relaxing side effects of booze w/o the actual...yah kno...booze. My taste leans towards tart, bitter or botanical things. I don't like highly sweetened things much, or cocktails that are basically using sugar to hide the booze flavor. A lot of people don't like Kin b/c of the taste. To which I would say...a lot of alcohol isn't the best tasting at first. This tastes a lot like black unsweetened tea that has sat in the sun. Which to me tastes better than most booze. It's also really easy to mix, but you're going to have that left over odd flavor. It's not a bad taste, but I'd say if you don't like botanical flavors or your look looking for something like juice or coke than you're going to either not like this or have to mix it a ton. You can mix it and have it taste pretty good if you like diverse flavors and trying new things. If you're picky about flavors this may not be for you. Now...on to how it made me feel. At first I did like a two tablespoons to a half can of seltzer with a splash of juice. I felt nothing. I went back and did about a 1/4 cup of the Kin to half can of seltzer. About half way through I could feel it. It felt like a nice buzz, and would be great for social drinking. I wasn't dizzy or anything, but it did make me feel a little goofier than normal (placebo or real idk) but I was drinking with a friend and we both enjoyed it...laughed a lot. I would say mess with the ratio to see what works for your body. I would say this is a pretty good product and worth a try. I think it will come down to flavor preference and your bodies response to different drinks. Side note: Not a promotion, just something I've found works for me. If you're looking into something like this I would suggest you also try HOP WTR the 12pk variety pack. It's got no sugar, no side effects and it just makes me feel happy. Also, bonbuz Slow Burn is pretty good and I think the flavor is a little bit easier to blend into your typical cocktail. Kin is good, but I did feel a little off the next day...nothing like a hangover...just not as good as I felt after I drink HOP WTR with is like a flavored seltzer with a lil hop taste. Which is my absolute favorite for now. Happy Sipping!

First of all, if you are looking for something that is just like alcohol...this is not for you. If you are looking for a nice alternative to alcohol this is great. I love the taste and it does mix well with a variety of mixers. This is not an alcohol buzz at all and I was not looking for that. I enjoy a refreshing drink to wind down at the end of my day that isn't alcoholic. This is a nice adult beverage for just that. It is a bit pricey but there are several servings in it.

I am so disappointed in this product. Granted, I had my initial doubts but it truly did nothing. I drank almost half it tasted awful. I mixed it with soda water and cran juice and it was an all around terrible experience. I haven't drank in 3 months and was looking forward to a nice alternative with some kind of mind altering affect but alas... A waste of $40. Definitely not worth the money. Wish I could say something good, but I honestly can't.