Whiskey Del Bac Old Pueblo is an unaged American single malt from Tucson, Arizona, made from two-row barley malted and smoked over a velvet mesquite fire, bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV).
Like many great inventions, Old Pueblo was an accidental discovery: when Del Bac began making its mesquite-smoked whiskeys, the distillers noticed the complexity coming off the still and decided to bottle it. It is a spirit unique to the American Southwest, made from two-row barley malted and smoked over velvet mesquite, then mashed, fermented, copper pot distilled and bottled on site, never sourced and never chill filtered. It is the unaged version of the distillery's Dorado mesquite-smoked single malt.
Desert campfire and dried ancho chili lead the nose, and the palate is rounded with white chocolate and balanced minerality.
The gold saguaro label makes it a distinctive gift.
American whiskey covers a wide range of styles, from bourbon and rye to single malts and light whiskeys, and independent blenders and small producers have made it one of the most exciting categories in spirits.
Unaged whiskey is bottled straight from the still.
American single malt is made from 100% malted barley at one distillery.
Mesquite smoke is a Sonoran Desert signature.
Serve it chilled in a small glass.
Try it in a smoky Old Fashioned with agave syrup.
It makes a bold Highball with grapefruit soda.
A splash in a Bloody Mary adds smoke.
It is a unique gift for adventurous drinkers.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Desert campfire, dried ancho chili.
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Palate: Rounded, white chocolate.
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Finish: Balanced minerality.
Specifications
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Distillery: Whiskey Del Bac, Tucson, Arizona
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Style: Unaged American single malt, mesquite smoked
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Grain: Two-row malted barley
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Distillation: Copper pot
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Proof / ABV: 90 proof (45% ABV)
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Region: Arizona, USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it chilled, or use it in place of mezcal in a smoky Margarita or Negroni. It pairs with carne asada, grilled corn or chile-spiced chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it aged?
No, it is bottled unaged.
What gives it smoke?
Barley malted and smoked over a velvet mesquite fire.
Where is it made?
In Tucson, Arizona.
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