Lyre's American Malt is a non-alcoholic bourbon-style spirit at under 0.3% ABV, part of the Lyre's range launched in 2019 by Melbourne-based founders Mark Livings and Carl Hartmann. Rather than dealcoholising whiskey, Lyre's constructs each expression from scratch using natural flavour compounds, glucose syrup, caramel and botanical extracts blended in a water base, with steviol glycosides as a sweetener. The flavour profile centres on mellow caramel and vanilla backed by toasted nut character, sweet spice and a cedary dryness that mimics charred oak. It lacks the heat that alcohol provides in a straight bourbon, but in a Whiskey Sour or mixed long drink over cola it holds up well. Nutritional values from the Amazon UK listing put a 30ml serve at around 3.4 calories. At 700ml and vegan, gluten-free and caffeine-free, the American Malt is the right call for fitness-focused drinkers who want to keep cocktail habits going through training blocks. It also fits well for drink-free days when you still want the ritual of a proper glass. One of the stronger performers in the UK alcohol-free spirits lineup for whiskey-style mixing.