Whiskey Del Bac Ode to Islay American Single Malt Whiskey

Malt Whiskey | 55% ABV

Producer: Hamilton Distillers

Commercial Description:

Formerly Winter Release, Ode to Islay is Whiskey Del Bac’s homage to our heavily-mesquited roots. We raise a glass in honor of the heavily-peated single malts of Islay, but utilizing the distinctly Southwestern ingredient of velvet mesquite.

Ode to Islay is a more substantially smoked version of our Dorado American Single Malt Whiskey, initially aged in New American White Oak barrels, and then blended with a unique mix of casks and finishes every year.

The 2024 batch of Ode to Islay has a backbone of high-spice rye barrel finishes, bolstered with small additions of Sauternes and Pineau de Charentes finishes into the blend.

Like walking through the old barrios of downtown Tucson on a winter’s night, this single malt is bold and assertive while simultaneously refined and smooth. We recommend serving Ode to Islay with good friends and even better stories.

The final result is a beautiful love letter to both inspirations. The last Ode to Islay expression won a Platinum medal and Best in Show at the TAG Global Spirits Awards.