Del Bac Ode To Islay 750ml

Del Bac Ode to Islay – Peated Single Malt Whiskey

Age

Aged approximately 5 to 6 years in new American oak barrels, followed by a finishing period in ex-Islay Scotch barrels to integrate peat influence.

Distillery

Produced by Del Bac Distillery in Tucson, Arizona—celebrating regional grain and innovative finishing rooted in southwestern craftsmanship.

Region

Crafted in the Sonoran Desert with high-altitude climate conditions, and finished with Islay casks to introduce coastal peat smoke alongside local desert terroir.

Mash Bill

Made from 100% malted barley, emphasizing rich malt flavor and compatibility with peat-forward finishing.

ABV / Proof

Bottled at 47% ABV (94 proof)—designed to showcase complex peat and malt character while offering smooth drinkability.

Description

Del Bac Ode to Islay blends high-desert aging with coastal peat tradition. Starting as a full-bodied malt matured under Arizona’s intense climate, it is gently finished in ex-Islay Islay Scotch barrels. The result is a balanced, aromatic whiskey layered with peat smoke, desert grain sweetness, and wood-driven nuance—a cross-regional conversation in every sip.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Rich amber-gold with a subtle smoky haze and clear, inviting clarity.

Aroma

Coastal smoke meets desert sun: peat embers, sun-baked malt, desert sage, salt air, toasted oak, and faint citrus peel.

Palate

Full-bodied and savory: deep peat smoke, campfire embers, toasted barley, mesquite, vanilla bean, and mild spice. Mid-palate reveals coastal brine and desert herb echo.

Finish

Long and lingering: smoky dryness, sweet malt warmth, char oak, light sea spray, and herbal sage in a fine, enduring fade.

Accolades

• Lauded for its true-to-Islay peat layered over southwestern barrel maturation

• Celebrated for originality and balanced peat/grain integration in American single malt

Summary

Del Bac Ode to Islay is a bold yet elegant fusion of southwestern single malt and Islay peat tradition. Bottled at 94 proof, it offers refined smoke, desert spirit, and coastal elegance—ideal neat, with a splash of water, or paired with smoked cuisine.