Del Bac Dorado American Single Malt Whiskey

Tucson, Arizona. Mesquite Smoked. Extended Aging. The Pinnacle.

Del Bac Dorado is the flagship premium expression from Hamilton Distillers — the pinnacle of their mesquite-smoked American single malt program. Where the Old Pueblo is the classic and Frontera is the entry point, Dorado takes the signature mesquite-smoked malt and elevates it through extended aging and careful cask selection in the extreme Arizona high desert climate. The dramatic temperature swings of the Sonoran Desert — scorching days and cool nights — accelerate maturation and develop a depth and complexity that drinks well beyond its years. "Dorado" means golden in Spanish, and this whiskey earns the name.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Aromatic mesquite smoke intertwined with rich caramel, vanilla, and dried apricot — luxurious and deeply inviting
• Palate: Luxuriously smooth — honeyed malt, toasted oak, baking spice, and the signature sweet mesquite smoke with a depth and richness that speaks to extended desert aging
• Finish: Exceptionally long and warming with lingering toffee, smoke, and subtle desert herbs

Specs

• Distillery: Hamilton Distillers, Tucson, Arizona
• Style: Mesquite Smoked American Single Malt Whiskey — Dorado Extended Aging Expression
• Smoke: Sonoran Desert Mesquite Wood
• ABV: Varies / Proof: Varies
• Size: 750ml

The golden pinnacle of Del Bac's mesquite-smoked lineup — Dorado is the premium Tucson expression for the collector and connoisseur who wants the very best of Sonoran Desert single malt.