My mom, partner, and I had a lovely time during our last-minute trip to Del Bac over the weekend. Though finding the location was a little bit confusing (like most distilleries and breweries, Del Bac is in a warehouse), we were greeted by a cute little storefront once we entered. When we inquired about tastings, we were led to a modest, rustic bar where we shared a couple of flights and some popcorn. The flights were reasonably priced and super fun to try, and the bartender was informative! There was a tour + tasting group going on in the actual distilling facility; next time we're in Tucson it'd be fun to try that out. I'm bummed that I didn't know to look for Two-Row until seeing him here on Yelp, so that's definitely a factor in my drive to come back. :) read more

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Whiskey Del Bac is truly a Tucson treasure. At this point their business has been doing so well over the years the name is iconic. My girlfriend and I ventured in for a tasting a little while ago, and some cocktails because she was leaving and moving out of the Old Pueblo. The bartender and staff were outstanding! We were even greeted by some distillery cats, which was really fun. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor reflects the owners passion for the art of distilling, and echos the history of the art form.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their old fashions were also absolutely delicious. We had a blast and I hope to head in soon with my husband! read more

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*Whiskey distillery in Tucson - which in itself is pretty unique given location... add to that the use of mesquite in the process for some of their products ... now it's extra extra in a great way! *in addition to their whisky collection they also have a bourbon that is just lovely *Working distillery with scheduled tours available *[[HIGHLIGHT]]Intimate and cozy vibe space to raise a glass to yourself or with friends ... and a good place to bring guests visiting Tucson[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] *[[HIGHLIGHT]]2 beautiful resident cats on site.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] * I look forward to their limited edition distiller cuts whiskeys and collabs (they currently have one with Motosonora Brewing Co this is my new favorite of theirs *Tasting flight, cocktail menu and a mocktail menu available *In the past year they have amped up their event calendar which has been so fun... highly recommend as every single event I have attended has been fun and interesting *They were recently acquired by a national spirits portfolio - but nothing seems to have changed except I anticipate more exposure in other markets (and hoping the culture of whiskey del Bac persists) *cheers! read more

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I had my bachelorette party here and I immediately became a member. Best whisky in Tucson. Whenever people come to visit this is always a stop. read more

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We did the tasting tour; $25 with a taste $15 with no taste. Ian was our excellent docent. He was full of knowledge and fueled the many questions our group threw at him. Then we tasted four different types, a little chocolate, a little water. It was great. read more

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Couldn't love this place more! The cocktails are phenomenal. I got the prickly pear cocktail but it was so hard to choose! The distillery tour is so informative and the host, John, is very engaging. I could have stayed for an hour more of knowledge. Get the tasting! The Whiskey is incredible and the stories that encompass the tasting are hard to beat. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our little tour group became besties.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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What an amazing experience, I was able to take a tour with the owner Stephen Paul. Toured the location and received all the ins and outs of the distilling process. They offer private and public tours in there warehouse and have a light tasting at the end of the tour. After the tour you have a chance to purchase some of the whiskey that they distill right out of the warehouse you just toured. You can truly see the passion that he has for distilleing single batch whiskey from Tucson. He has a great story to tell on how he began and how he continue to expand his business. read more

Awesome place to come & hang out taste their new whiskey etc! [[HIGHLIGHT]]They even have live music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Friendly service. read more

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Went to the Normandy release. What a fantastic time to go taste some whiskey. My wife and I got a couple of the mixed drinks. I also got the flight. Four tastings for $20. What a great value. If you haven't been here, please go by and visit. read more

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Hard to find but worth the visit. I didn't know we distilled Whiskey in Tucson. Great little shop in a warehouse next to I-10. Attentive service & good drops. Don't let the Cat Out (Literally there is a fat cat in the place ~ don't let him outside). read more

Awesome time at a locally owned business. Our tour guide Dee was amazing. She had a lot of knowledge about the distillation process and art of whiskey. I'm sad I didn't come in sooner to a Tucson gem. The service was fast and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is quaint, but again keep in mind you're at a distillery, production environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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A Must-Visit Tucson Gem! I attended a special event at Whiskey Del Bac, and it was truly unforgettable! The whiskey flight was fantastic, and the entire experience was full of character, history, and that one-of-a-kind Tucson charm. We learned how it all started in 2006 when Elaine and Stephen Paul relaxed on their patio, barbecuing over mesquite and sipping Scotch. That moment sparked the idea for a Southwestern single malt using "mesquite" malt-bold, smoky, and uniquely Arizona. Whiskey Del Bac honors Tucson's roots, inspired by the 17th-century San Xavier del Bac mission. It combines English, Spanish, and the Tohono O'Odham language to mean "Whiskey of the Place Where the River Reappears in the Sand." A big shoutout to all the staff, especially Arielle, for the warm hospitality and for making the event so special. The tour, the cocktails, the people--everything was 10/10. I can't wait to come back! read more

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We went for a special event and had a great time. excited to go back for a happy hour. Everyone we met was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the industrial feel of the place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Sampled some different single barrel malt whiskey's and loved them all. read more

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Such a great activity for you and your friends or whisky lover! The tour is about an hour and Ian did a great job of teaching the history and the process. You get educated and get to taste some great single malts. Highly recommend! read more

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Karl gave a great tour--more informative than we'd had when we visited whiskey distilleries in Scotland and New Zealand! He explained more of how the process works (the science behind it), and answered questions on the way. Very nice guided tasting, too. Whiskey del Bac (Hamilton Distillers) is a hidden Tucson treasure! read more

Tasty whiskey drinks and pours, and generous samples for those of us new to whiskey. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love that they have 2 in-house distillery cats, and the space is a cool warehouse vibe with a shop connected.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place has a very chill vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's in a warehouse so I wasn't sure I was in the right area, but inside is very cute![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a very open space and if you're a whiskey drinker then you'll love the drinks that they have.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Comfortable and casual distillery with several different whiskeys that all had very unique flavors. The tour and tasting is $25 per person with an in depth tour of the operations and tasting afterwards. Our tour guide was very thorough, taking the group through the entire process from grain to product. They grind their own grain for the mash, something not many distillers do. He was very knowledgeable about the processes, happily asked and answered all questions and had a wonderful laid back personality. The cat followed us throughout the entire tour which is the reason you have to check off that you don't have cat allergies before purchasing tickets! The whiskey's are great! All are very unique with distinctive tastes and hug levels. It was hard to pick a favorite to try in the fourth tasting glass!! read more

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I went there for a whiskey tasting last week, as a member of Tucson Foodie. They had 3 bars & I sampled thie signaure mesquite whiskey, bourbon and rye. The staff were polite and informative. Unfortunately their whiskies were out of my price range. read more

It was a little hard to find, but glad we did! The tastings were great! Jess knew a lot about all the whiskey varieties. We took some home to enjoy! read more

Service was great, fun.... Went on a Sunday afternoon, great time tasting. Took home 2 bottles, one to drink, the other to gift.

Really enjoyed this distillery tour that ended with a whiskey tasting. The first date that we tried to book as a party of two was sold out....so, try to book in advance. The tour was entertaining and informative, and the whiskeys were very tasty. I personally much preferred the Del Bac whiskeys here than I did the ones produced by St. Augustine Distillery (which we toured in Florida about a month prior), and ended up buying their Dorado in three sizes (a 750ml, a 200ml, and a 100ml). read more

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While I was in Tucson, I enjoyed a tour of the facility with founder Stephen Paul. They are located in an industrial area right off the I-10. Whiskey Del Bac makes a single-malt whiskey and started in 2011. They use mesquite instead of peat in the malting process which makes their spirits unique to the Sonoran desert. I learned about Whiskey Del Bac when I was given a small sample bottle last year at an event. I really enjoyed how smooth this whiskey was when I first tasted it. While on the tour, Stephen took time and showed me around the facility while explaining their process. He has such a deep passion for the southwest and gave me some tips of places to check out while in Tucson. The tour ended with sampling Whiskey Del Bac's three featured spirits - Classic, Dorado, and El Pueblo. I took home a bottle of the Dorado. It's a pretty amber color and has a nice smooth smokey flavor to it. You can buy Whiskey Del Bac at many local marketplaces here in the Valley. I highly recommend booking a tour and getting to know more about one of our great local distilleries if you are in the area. read more

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John is the man! We had such a great time learning about the history and process for Whiskey Del Bac. We did the tour and tasting and had an awesome afternoon. Can't wait to go back! read more

Fun tour. Jeff was knowledgeable and entertaining. Leaned about the process. Had several tastings that I liked. Walked out with 2 bottles. 200 bucks. read more

Karl was extremely knowledgable and professional, he made the tour and tasting an unforgettable experience! Will definitely be returning and recommending to all our friends! read more

Hard to find! Once there the person that helped me was delightful. Also met a sweet dog and a cat! Whiskeys were explained and purchased by me! Tasted them and fell in love with the Dorado! Smooth flavorful, a deep flavor that is not simple but delightful. The description says: ...nose of tobacco and chocolate. Giving campfire embers... and sweet toffee on the palate. Not sure I would describe it that way, but it is good! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Quaint little place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great mix of cocktails. Had to get a bottle to go. I'd stop here again

I had no idea that such an interesting place was so close to home! We enjoyed our tour with Ian thoroughly; he was incredibly knowledgeable and guided us through the distilling process as well as the tasting with ease. Would recommend to anyone who would like to understand more about the whiskey distilling process or would just like to enjoy a night out! read more

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Taking trip to the distillery and store front is always a good idea. While you can buy around town at local bottle stops going to the storefront has other things to purchase. I like the flask size bottles and gift sets. Follow their newsletter for special releases. You can also sign up for tours and tastings. Over all a wonderful local family business. And did I mention the Whiskey..yum! read more

Love, love, love!!!! The owners are so informed and able to educate the consumer on how the whiskeys are made and the varietals. This is a family-owned and run business, and there are also a dog and cat on site (yay!!!!). I'm not usually a whiskey drinker, but this whiskey is smooth. The amber color is beautiful, and the depth of flavor is incredible. Please, visit this local Tucson distillery if you can. You can also find it's products at fine retailers such as AJ's Fine Foods and Costco. read more

Incredible! I've loved Whiskey Del Bac for quite some time, so given the opportunity, I HAD to stop in. The Whiskey has a unique flavor, and every time I'm in Tucson, I try to grab a bottle of the Dorado American Single Malt whiskey. You can't get much more Southwest than this! The tasting room is open every day from 11-2. We stopped in about 12:30 with a party of four. The tasting included 5 different spirits, and we spent time walking through each one. So good! I really appreciated the time the distiller spent talking about each one and answering all our questions. We ended up leaving with a couple bottles and some swag. Like I said, Dorado is my favorite, but you can't go wrong with any flavor. This was well worth the stop! read more

Wonderful tour and great whiskey tasting ! Very knowledgeable tour guide. Thank you for a wonderful time!

Interesting choice for a retail location....the front door is not marked and if you are parking next to the freeway onramp you are in the right place. Once inside the lobby area for retail sales is a bit tight but the warm smiles from the father/daughter/cat/dog owners was nice. They have gift packages available that would be good to give anyone who likes a good ol'fashioned with locally made whiskey. These owners are so proud of their products and are not afraid to tell you how each of them came about and the differences between each. I was unable to take a tour because I came during the week but we may go back on a Saturday so we can see how it is all made. It is really neat that there is a distillery in Tucson. I feel strongly this would be an excellent cafe/gift shop in a different location with a little more space to lounge and take in the sights. Overall, I would visit again as I would like to see this local business grow. read more

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We moved back to Tucson in March and we're delighted to discover whiskey del bac! I've been following them on Instagram and will pop in when they have a new or special release. We've enjoyed most everything in their collection especially, Frontera and Normandie. Today we decided to pop in for a tasting of the new rye Sentinel and were impressed with the new tasting room and welcoming service! Ian was our host and gave us an excellent and informative tasting of the new Fall 2022 release and Sentinel. What a great experience! Ian was great to talk to, we also got to meet the owner! What a great experience!... they've definitely upped their game!Can't wait to come back with friends for a tour! read more

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Discovered this place as part of a Yelp event and cannot wait to return. First it's great to support a local craft business that uses indigenous products that reflect the heritage of the community. The staff was knowledgeable about their products and took me through each offering highlighting the merits and flavors from each product. They also occasionally create limited run special offerings. If you're visiting Tucson, or local, this place should be on the short list. Even if you're not a big drinker still come by, have a chat, and maybe pick up a bottle for someone in your life who might enjoy. read more

Whiskey del Bac is one of only 7 grain-to-bottle whiskey makers in the U.S. I tried their standard mesquite-smoked variety a few months ago, and was so impressed I took a bottle along on a weeklong canoe trip to share with my compatriots. They thought it was the equal of any of the Scotch whiskeys they brought. What I appreciate about it is the "cleanness" of the taste. I can't describe in more detail what it means, but it's the best way I can think of to describe it. Yesterday I showed up 30 minutes before they opened and stood in line for one of the limited release bottlings, their Winter variety with a heavier malt bill, extra smoke, and finished to 100 proof. I had a taste at the end of the line and it is wonderful! If you want to buy a bottle at a future such event, I suggest you get there early - it wasn't clear that the people that showed up later would have anything to purchase! Please support this local craft beverage maker. They are doing great work and deserve to prosper. read more

Whiskey Del Bac - Waiting in line for the winter release - Distilleries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This place is the definition of a gem. Great flavor and local. The whiskey is a perfect gift and they have great varieties. I would definitely recommend for gifts for men! Try the smoke flavor. read more

Whiskey Del Bac - Distilleries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We had a fantastic tasting experience here! The whiskey is wonderful, the space is set up well for tasting, and they have a distillery cat! It is definitely worth a visit and if you aren't sure about whiskey they even have small bottles you can purchase vs only full size. Give it a try! read more

My wife and I did the tasting & tour, and had a WONDERFUL time. Our tour guide was Luka. It was Luka's first tour and while he was nervous he had heart and did a great job. Janie (? I'm so sorry if that's not the spelling) assisted and was expertly knowledgeable about the distillation process and the two of them introduced us to the 5 whiskies we would taste at the end. The whiskies were excellent. We sampled the Classic, Dorado, Sentinel, Frontier, and Distillers cut. We had great seating and ambiance, and Luka made sure to ask our opinions and tastes of each of the whiskies. At the end, Janie gave us a Dorado Old Fashioned which was perfectly balanced and a great way to end the night. Would definitely do this again, and we're also interested in volunteering to bottle! Luka reminded us that happy hour is Fridays from 3-5pm, and I'm definitely going to be back. read more