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Whiskey Review: Hamilton Distillers Whiskey Del Bac Dorado

Whiskey Del Bac Dorado, a mesquite-smoked single malt from Arizona's Hamilton Distillers we review, was inspired by the traditions of Scotland - but leaves the moors far behind.

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Whiskey Del Bac Dorado

Tasting Notes

About:

90-proof; malted barley smoked over a wood fire of Prosopis Velutina, a.k.a. velvet mesquite, and aged in American oak barrels (no explicit age information is provided).
Appearance:
Drawing on its rustic character, the Dorado is a thick dusty umber—the color you’d hope to spy in a cowboy saloon. The legs are thick and meaty.
Nose:
The Dorado delivers a warm aroma, syrupy and smoky, and its depths are ripe with hints of peppers and cherries.
Palate:
A melody of sweet barbecue plunges into a throaty burn, pulling the punch on smokiness for the baked-in quality of desert heat. Underneath lies the familiar roster of caramel and vanilla, with notes of peppers, cherries, and a beef jerky afterthought. Final Thoughts: The Whiskey Del Bac Dorado is unique and genuine, a homespun success. Not for mixed drinks; this should be enjoyed as it is and where it was conceived: around the backyard barbecue. Score: 86/100 [SHOP FOR WHISKEY DEL BAC DORADO]
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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.

Chloe Huckins

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