BoneTree Single Malt Whiskey
54.7% ABV (109.4 proof) | 750mL | Cask strength | Aged in small-format oak casks — BoneTree American Straight Single Malt Whiskey is bottled at full cask strength: an unpeated 100% malted-barley whiskey aged in small-format oak casks at the family-run, grain-to-glass Bonetree Distillery in Huntington Beach, California (husband-and-wife team Marcus and Teresa Osso, operating since 2021). Small casks and the SoCal coastal climate accelerate extraction. Bottle note: the bottle for this listing shows 54.7% ABV (109.4 proof) — the specs below reflect the bottle, not the distillery's 112.2-proof batch. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
A rich tapestry of brown sugar, vanilla, and mild oak with a touch of cocoa — full-bodied malt through and through. Among American single malts, BoneTree stands out for its all-cask-strength house style: this 109.4-proof expression is meant to be tasted with water added to your own taste.
Tasting notes
Nose: brown sugar, vanilla, mild oak. Palate: full-bodied malt, brown sugar, vanilla. Finish: mild oak, touch of cocoa. (Per Bonetree Distillery.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 54.7% ABV (109.4 proof) — cask strength, 750mL
- Aged in small-format oak casks
- Unpeated American single malt, grain-to-glass in Huntington Beach, CA
- Family-run craft distillery (since 2021)
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat first, then add water a few drops at a time — at 109.4 proof it opens dramatically with dilution.
Frequently asked questions
Is it really cask strength?
Yes — 109.4 proof (54.7% ABV), per the bottle label.
Is it peated?
No — it's an unpeated single malt.
Where is it made?
Bonetree Distillery, 15557 Graham Street, Huntington Beach, California.
How old is it?
No age statement — the bottle does not state a specific age.