{"title":"Hamilton Distillers","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Tucson, Arizona distillery known for Whiskey Del Bac, an American single malt smoked over local mesquite wood. Desert-grown grain and Southwestern smoke in every bottle. Shop Hamilton Distillers below.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"del-bac-frontera-750-ml","title":"Del Bac Frontera 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDel Bac Frontera is a mesquite-smoked whiskey from Hamilton Distillers in Tucson, Arizona, made with a mash bill of malted barley smoked over locally sourced Sonoran Desert mesquite wood rather than the peat used in Scotch whisky. Aged in American white oak barrels and bottled at 90 proof, it delivers a distinctly Southwestern take on smoked whiskey, with mesquite's sweeter, less medicinal smoke character standing apart from peat. Expect notes of smoke, leather, caramel, and citrus, reflecting Hamilton Distillers' commitment to small-batch, handcrafted production. It's a strong pick for whiskey drinkers who enjoy smoky styles but want something distinct from Islay Scotch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Del Bac Frontera\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat is the way to fully catch the mesquite smoke against the caramel and citrus underneath. It also makes a genuinely different smoky Old Fashioned than a peated Scotch would.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Del Bac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44099346268378,"sku":"VWS200428103","price":95.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/del-bac-frontera-american-whiskey-750ml-849320.jpg?v=1712225922"},{"product_id":"del-bac-classic-750-ml","title":"Del Bac Classic 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDel Bac Classic is a mesquite-smoked single malt whiskey from Hamilton Distillers in Tucson, Arizona, made from 100% malted barley smoked over Sonoran Desert mesquite wood and aged in American oak. As the brand's core release, Classic represents the baseline Del Bac profile before the brand's other expressions layer in additional finishing or barrel variation. Expect a bold, smoky whiskey with caramel, vanilla, and spice notes carried by the mesquite smoke, distinct from the peat smoke found in Scotch. It's a strong entry point for whiskey drinkers curious about American single malt with real regional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Del Bac Classic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat is the best way to meet Del Bac's core smoky profile before trying the brand's other expressions. It's bold enough to also anchor a smoky whiskey sour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Del Bac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44099346333914,"sku":"VWS200428105","price":65.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/1f248e99-20ba-4e2b-ba9d-6eb503694204.png?v=1712225902"},{"product_id":"del-bac-dorado-750-ml","title":"Del Bac Dorado 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDel Bac Dorado is a mesquite-smoked whiskey from Hamilton Distillers in Tucson, Arizona, made from 100% malted barley and aged in new American oak barrels. \"Dorado\" points to a golden color and a profile positioned between the brand's lighter and more intensely smoked expressions. Like the rest of the Del Bac lineup, it leans on Sonoran Desert mesquite wood rather than peat for its smoke character, giving it a sweeter, less medicinal smokiness than a typical Islay Scotch. Expect caramel, vanilla, and a persistent smoky thread running through the whole profile. It's a bold, distinctive whiskey for drinkers who want American Southwest character in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Del Bac Dorado\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat is the way to track the mesquite smoke against the caramel and vanilla underneath. It's also worth comparing side by side with Del Bac Classic and Frontera to see how the smoke level shifts across the line.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Del Bac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44099346399450,"sku":"VWS200428107","price":65.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/dorado__67592.1656365705.jpg?v=1712225911"},{"product_id":"del-bac-old-pueblo-750-ml","title":"Del Bac Old Pueblo 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDel Bac Old Pueblo is a mesquite-smoked whiskey distilled in Tucson, Arizona. It is made with 100% malted barley and aged in new American white oak barrels. The mesquite wood adds a unique smoky flavor to the whiskey, giving it a distinct desert character. Del Bac Old Pueblo is known for its smooth and rich taste, with notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak. It is a popular choice among whiskey enthusiasts looking for something different and flavorful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Del Bac Old Pueblo\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour it neat first to let the mesquite smoke show against the malted barley base — it's a very different smoke than peated Scotch, drier and more desert-brush than iodine. A single rock is fine once you know the profile, and it holds up well in a smoky Old Fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Del Bac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44099346464986,"sku":"VWS200428109","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/OldPueblo_Shopify.png?v=1712225950"},{"product_id":"del-bac-normandie-limited-release-750-ml","title":"Del Bac Normandie Limited Release 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDel Bac Normandie is a limited-release, small-batch whiskey made at the Del Bac Distillery (Hamilton Distillers) in Tucson, Arizona. The whiskey is made from mesquite-smoked barley and aged 13 months in American oak casks. It has a deep copper color and a nose of rich, sweet vanilla and oak, moving into a full-bodied palate of smoked chestnut, caramel, and dark chocolate, complemented by dark fruit and vanilla aromas. The finish is long and oaky with a hint of smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Del Bac Normandie\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour it neat or on the rocks, and try it alongside dark chocolate to echo the whiskey's own chocolate and smoked-chestnut notes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Del Bac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44273922932954,"sku":"VWS200428833","price":95.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/DelBacNormandie__65376.1666336783.jpg?v=1700215399"},{"product_id":"del-bac-summer-release-single-malt-whiskey-750-ml","title":"Del Bac Summer Release Single Malt Whiskey 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhiskey Del Bac Summer Release is an American single malt out of Hamilton Distillers in Tucson, where the barley is malted in-house over mesquite fire, the desert stand-in for peat. Arizona heat pushes hard on a barrel, and summer bottlings usually carry that mark: more oak, more concentration, less time needed to get there. The nose gives sun-warmed grain, stone fruit and a curl of smoke; the palate turns to caramel and baked apple over dry mesquite char; the finish is clean and drying. Pour it neat, or build a smoky old fashioned and let the mesquite do the work of the bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Del Bac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47878686507226,"sku":"VWS200429284","price":125.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/whiskey-del-bac-summer-distiller-s-cut-american-single-malt-1752837297.jpg?v=1789015813"},{"product_id":"del-bac-spring-release-single-malt-whiskey-750-ml","title":"Del Bac Spring Release Single Malt Whiskey 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhiskey Del Bac Spring Release is an American single malt made in Tucson by Hamilton Distillers, the outfit that built its reputation on malting barley over mesquite rather than peat. Spring bottlings tend to show the lighter, brighter side of the house, letting the barley speak before the smoke arrives. The nose leans honeyed and citrusy, the palate runs through vanilla, cereal sweetness and a gentle mesquite char, and the finish stays warm and grain-forward. It is a good introduction to desert single malt for anyone who finds heavy peat too much. Serve it neat, or with a splash of water to open the malt.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Del Bac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47878686671066,"sku":"VWS200429285","price":125.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/DelBacSpringReleaseSingleMaltWhiskey750ml.jpg?v=1789017368"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/collections\/logo-light.svg?v=1788553274","url":"https:\/\/liquorverse.com\/collections\/hamilton-distillers.oembed","provider":"LiquorVerse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}