Curious No. 8 vs No. 9: Booze-Free Bundle Comparison
By CURIOUS ELIXIRS | Booze-free Craft Cocktails | Nonalcoholic | Published: 2026-10-19
Category: Comparisons
Compare Curious No. 8 Digestif and Curious No. 9 Cocktail bundles. Find out which nonalcoholic option suits your after-dinner or party needs.
Quick answer
Choose Curious No. 8 if you want a complex, bitter-sweet digestif for after dinner. Choose Curious No. 9 if you prefer a lighter, sparkling rosé cocktail for social sipping.
Flavor profile differences
Curious No. 8 is a 'Black and Blue' amaro with deep, bitter-sweet notes that help settle the stomach after a meal. Curious No. 9 is a sparkling rosé with fizzy-lifting lime and botanical infusions, designed to be more refreshing and uplifting.
The digestif is best served neat or over ice, while the cocktail shines when chilled and poured into a flute or coupe glass.
When to choose each bundle
If you often host dinner parties or enjoy a quiet evening with a complex sipper, the No. 8 bundle (24 or 72 servings) gives you a consistent after-dinner ritual. If you entertain larger groups or want a crowd-pleasing aperitif, the No. 9 bundle offers a festive, alcohol-free sparkling option.
Both bundles provide multiple servings, but the serving size differs: No. 8 is typically 2 oz per serving, while No. 9 is a 5.5 oz can.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Flavor intensity: No. 8 is bold, bitter, and complex. No. 9 is light, fruity, and bubbly. Choose based on your mood: deep and contemplative vs bright and celebratory.
- Best occasion: No. 8 shines after dinner. No. 9 works as an aperitif or party sipper. Match the drink to the moment for the best experience.
- Serving size & format: No. 8 comes in 4-bottle (24 servings) or 12-bottle (72 servings) bundles. No. 9 comes in 5.5 oz cans, sold in bundle packs. No. 8 is better for home bars; No. 9 is more portable and shareable.
Product facts at a glance
- Curious No. 8 Booze-Free Digestif: Curious No. 8 Booze-Free Digestif is a craft, non-alcoholic 'Black and Blue' amaro designed to soothe your spirit after a meal. Its bitter-sweet profile makes it ideal for slow sipping and aiding digestion, not for mixing or high-volume drinking.
Curious No. 8 Booze-Free Digestif - Curious No. 9 Booze-Free Cocktails: Curious No. 9 Booze-Free Cocktails is a sparkling rosé with fizzy-lifting lime, infused with chardonnay grapes, rose, California poppy, and South African kanna. The light, effervescent character and botanical blend make it a versatile social drink that pairs well with appetizers or light desserts.
Curious No. 9 Booze-Free Cocktails
Which bundle fits you?
Best for
- After-dinner sippers who enjoy bitter, herbal flavors
- Home entertainers who want a sophisticated nonalcoholic digestif option
Not for
- Those seeking a light, fruity cocktail for parties or brunch
- Anyone who prefers sparkling drinks over still sippers
