Whiskey Del Bac Ode to Islay is a heavily mesquited American single malt whiskey priced at around $90. The December 2024 batch is aged in New American White Oak barrels and finished with rye, Sauternes and Pineau de Charentes casks.
I believe the best way to innovate and create is to borrow from the past while creating something wholly forward-thinking, and I believe that with this expression, Whiskey Del Bac shows great promise as a long-lasting brand. My biggest lament is that I'll soon be finished with the bottle and will likely not find another anytime soon.
The taste starts off with vanilla and a subtle hint of mesquite smoke that builds to a nice peak with touches of Christmas spices and toffee, along with hints of peaches and apricots in the background.
A wild combination of three 100% malt mashbills AND three different finishes, Whiskey Del Bac’s Ode to Islay pushes the boundaries of what it means to be an American single malt.
