Add the first 6 ingredients to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover and lightly simmer for 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Let steep for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags from the mixture.

Whisk in brown sugar until fully dissolved.

Add 2 cups whole milk or dairy alternative (coconut milk works well). Bring back to boil, then remove from heat.

Strain through a fine-mesh strainer. Makes 8–10 cups of chai.

Add 2 ounces Talnua Continuum Cask Whiskey to a warm mug, then top with the chai blend.

Stir to combine and garnish with ground cinnamon.