99 Apples Review – Sounds Good, Right?
Hopefully you reached this 99 Apples Review before you tried it. I might have just saved you. š Reviewing foods and drinks can be extremely tough considering everyone has vastly different tastes. As for this review of the alcoholic drink 99 Apples, I think it will be a different story. If for some reason you are the minority and disagree with my review, feel free to post a comment telling me what you think. š
For around $16 you get yourself a 750 mL bottle of 99 Apples, 99 Berries, 99 Bananas or whatever other “flavors” they’ve made. Seems like a steal, right? Don’t get your hopes up. If I’ve learned anything about alcohol itās that you NEVER buy the cheap, bottom shelf stuff. Yes, $16 for 750 mL is considered cheap when we’re considering any kind of hard alcohol.
99 Apples is an 99 proof schnapps, meaning it has 49.5% alcohol content, even the best and most expensive alcoholic beverages donāt necessarily have great ātasteā at that level, but this one takes it to a whole new level. I donāt think Iāll ever fully understand why itās named Apples. If it had even a slight apple flavor I think Iād give it a pass but this stuff doesnāt resemble even a minute apple taste. Honestly, the name should definitely be changed ASAP. 99 Burn or 99 Battery Acid would suit it much better.
The Bottom Line
I wouldnāt recommend 99 Apples or any other āflavorā to anyone. If youāre able to down a shot of this and keep it down Iāll give ya props, one thing I will say though is you have terrible taste in alcohol. I tried this once and will never try it again. The bottom line, stick to the top shelf. š
UPDATE (4/1/23):Ā Time flies, and I thought it’d be fair to give 99 Apples another shot (pun intended) since my initial review. So, has my opinion changed, or do I have any new insights to share?
While I don’t have quite as negative of an opinion about it as I did before, I still wouldn’t say it’s my go-to choice for a drink. I’ve discovered that 99 Apples can be somewhat more palatable when it’s heavily mixed with something else. The right mixers can help balance out its potent flavor and make it more enjoyable.
That being said, I must admit that I would still take most other alcohol options over this. There are simply better-tasting alternatives available, especially if you venture towards the top shelf.
So, the updated verdict: 99 Apples might not be as bad as I initially thought, but there’s still plenty of room for improvement. If you’re feeling adventurous and want to experiment with mixers, it could be worth a try. However, my recommendation remains to explore and check out the abundance of other alcoholic beverages out there.
Cheers to finding the perfect drink! š
It really isn’t as bad as you make it out to be. I agree that it is bottom shelf but i consider it more of a triple-sec. Something you add to a drink not drank straight up. What sucks is that you really can’t readily find good apple schnapps in the US.
You don’t drink this straight it’s a best in mixed drinks. Try with pineapple or orange juice, I like it best in frozen drinks ( daiquiri any flavor) use in place of liquor given on directions. Don’t be fooled the taste is tropical but it will sneak up on you.
Hi there! I believe that it’s a matter of taste. I personally do get that Apple flavor.. I use to mixed it with orange juice and didn’t like it. I buy those little bottles ,one shot ones and drink it straight. . I like it like that but it does sneak up on you. Happy end of 2015, Have a great 2016!! Cheers!!!
It’s not as bad as one would think. Take the 99 black cherries , cherry juicy juice, apple juice and ice and it tastes just like fruit cocktail. It will knock your ” black censored block here ” if you are not careful with it. CAn’t be scared all your life. Just try it.
I use it in Apple pie or to snazz up apple cider. It does have a strong burn like cheap vodka if you drink it straight but if it’s mixed with almost anything it goes away. It’s high proof mean use just a little and it goes a long way.
I tried this for the first time last night. This drink did burn when it went down but it honestly wasn’t that bad. I did 15 shots of this stuff and I was still fine. I am only 137 pounds and I don’t drink often. The last time I had drank before then was a month before. I had no hang over and was great and up by 8:30 in the morning. I had started drinking st 3:30 am and stopped at 6:00.mthis isn’t as bad as you make it out to be
I drink Platinum vodka, and love Apples 99, I drink about 4 a day. No chaser. I think it tastes great!