If you’re a whiskey lover, it’s likely you’ve taken sips of this incredible spirit at a local bar or in the comfort of your own home. However, have you ever spent time at Whiskey Del Bac‘s tasting room?
The team at Whiskey Del Bac, located at 2106 Forbes Blvd. #103, regularly hosts interactive tasting events, provides a stage for live music, and crafts creative cocktails with their homegrown whiskey.
Expanded Hours and New Cocktail Menu
Days may be getting shorter, but Whiskey Del Bac’s hours are getting longer. Starting Wednesday, October 23, the tasting room is open to the public from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday – Tuesday and then 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Wednesday – Sunday.
Plus, the Tucson distillery is will be offering a full cocktail menu for the first time ever!
Enjoy one of the following new cocktails featuring Whiskey Del Bac, along with individual pours and flights of their award-winning spirits.
Whiskey Del Bac Cocktail Menu
- Dorado Old Fashioned – Dorado Mesquited American Single Malt Whiskey, Simple Syrup, Angostura bitters, Garnished with maraschino cherry and dehydrated orange
- Prickly Pear Old Fashioned – Classic Unsmoked American Single Malt Whiskey, Iconic Prickly Pear Sour, Mesquite Honey, Del Bac Barrel Aged Singed Orange Bitters, Garnished with maraschino cherry and dehydrated orange
- Japanese Highball – Any Whiskey Del Bac Whiskey, Soda Water, Garnished with dehydrated orange
- Sentinel Rye Sunshine Sour – Sentinel Straight Rye Whiskey, Iconic Sunshine Sour, Garnished with dehydrated orange
- Pluma de Caballo – Dorado Mesquited American Single Malt Whiskey, Iconic Ginga Ginger Syrup, Fresh lemon juice, Ginger beer, Angostura bitters float, Garnished with dehydrated orange
Whiskey-themed events are also happening in the tasting room! Keep scrolling to see a few of the upcoming experiences, and bookmark their events page to stay in the loop for future happenings.
Whiskey Del Bac Presents “Armchair Anthropology: Chocolate at Chaco Canyon”
Thursday, October 24 from 6 – 8 p.m.
Enjoy a chocolate-inspired Whiskey Del Bac cocktail or other libation while listening to an exciting talk about ancient chocolate-drinking traditions in the Southwest.
This presentation is FREE to attend. The cost of your drinks is on your own. No RSVP is required.
Dr. Barbara Mills will discuss how archaeological research has helped us understand life at Chaco Canyon (ca. A.D. 1000-1125), including connections with Mesoamerica, how chocolate was entwined with social status, and the role of serendipity in archaeology. Her talk is based on the work of Dr. Patricia Crown and Dr. Jeffrey Hurst.
“We can’t wait for this,” said Stephen Paul, co-founder of Whiskey Del Bac. “What was the significance of cacao for the Chaco culture to value trading for it all the way from Mesoamerica? Parrot feathers, shells we’ve known about forever. But cacao? This will be riveting.”
Dr. Mills is a Regents Professor in the School of Anthropology, University of Arizona, specializing in Southwest Archaeology and ceramic analysis. Her work has been published in over 100 articles and book chapters, and she is the author or editor of 10 books, including The Oxford Handbook of Southwest Archaeology (2017).
Whiskey Del Bac Fall 2024 Distiller’s Cut Release Party
Saturday, October 26 from 3 – 6 p.m.
Enjoy live music from Gabriel Naïm Amor, food for sale from Parkie Sandwich, cocktails, small bites, samples of the Distiller’s Cut, and other Whiskey Del Bac offerings.
At 4:30, join local wine expert Arielle DeSoucey as she discusses the production of Pinot Noir, followed by a brief talk by Whiskey Del Bac Head Distiller Mark A. Vierthaler on the finishing process.
“Our annual Distiller’s Cuts are ways to explore the seasonality and complexity of American Single Malt Whiskey,” said Vierthaler. “Our Fall 2024 blend leans into the heavier flavors of autumn without being too weighed down.”
The special release started with Whiskey Del Bac’s unsmoked single malt, finished in a Pinot Noir barrel from Walnut Ridge Vineyard in Junction City, Oregon. It was then blended with Del Bac’s famous mesquite-smoked single malt, which was finished in Brazilian Amburana wood.
“The result is a whiskey dripping with bright grape skin notes, finishing with lingering notes of baking spice and graham cracker,” said Vierthaler. “Think fallen leaves, cool evening rain and pumpkin patches.”
The event is free! Bottles, cocktails, and food are available to purchase at the event.
Women’s Whiskey Night
Wednesday, November 6 from 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Join Allison from Batch and Nicole from Whiskey Del Bac for this evening of whiskey education and community building!
“We’d like to welcome all women, trans, femme, and non-binary folks with all levels of knowledge and interest in whiskey to join us for the launch of our Women’s Whiskey Series! This evening will include a welcome cocktail, a tour of the Whiskey Del Bac facility, and guided tasting following the tour.”
Whiskey Del Bac is located at 2106 Forbes Blvd. #103. For drink specials, happy hours, and other special events, visit whiskeydelbac.com
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