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Whiskey Review: Whiskey Del Bac Distiller’s Cut Summer 2021

We review Whiskey Del Bac Distiller’s Cut Summer 2021. It's a mesquite-smoked American single malt finished in Sauternes casks.

OVERALL RATING

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Whiskey Del Bac Distiller's Cut Summer 2021 (image via Whiskey Del Bac)

Tasting Notes

About:

American single malt. A blend of mesquite smoked and unsmoked whiskey’s finished in ex-sauternes barrels. Non-chill filtered and no age statement. 114 proof (57% ABV). $88 suggested retail. 755 bottles produced. Taste sample from bottle 751.
Appearance:
Clear with a sepia to tawny tone. Tightly grouped tears forming on the side of the tasting glass.
Nose:
Banana, apricot, and vanilla right up front, followed by malted barley and biscuit notes. Baking spice reveals itself on subsequent whiffs.
Palate:
More fruit right away, but this time it is more of the stone fruit variety. Jam, with a slight black pepper sensation. Faint smoke, but a sweet smoke akin to candied bacon. A farmers market of flavors.
Finish:
Comments:
Definitely enjoyable. It starts off seeming to want to go in a breakfast cereal direction (like a of a lot of young American single malts), but the sweetness of the mesquite smoke and the influence of the Sauternes cask seem to calm it down and give it some depth and personality. Summer is right on the label and the barbecue awaits. Enjoy the sunshine.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Jason Marshall

Jason Marshall has dedicated his career to championing and mentoring bartenders, fostering an environment where fresh talent and innovative ideas thrive. Through this process, he has cultivated his own creativity, nurtured aspiring individuals who have pursued their passions, and organized cocktail competitions with a focus on community engagement. A certified Executive Bourbon Steward, Jason currently holds the position of Officer and Board Member of The Oregon Bartenders Guild USBG/Oregon.

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