World Whiskey Society Ducks Unlimited Shotgun Shell American Single Malt Whiskey
World Whiskey Society Ducks Unlimited Shotgun Shell American Single Malt Whiskey is a 96-proof (48% ABV) American single malt, 750mL, distilled from 100% malted barley at Scissortail Distillery in Moore, Oklahoma, and aged in new charred American oak. It ships in a bespoke red-fluted glass bottle shaped like a shotgun shell, nested in a gun-barrel-inspired metal tube case — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
This is the World Whiskey Society's collaboration with Ducks Unlimited — North America's leading wetlands and waterfowl conservation organization — pairing a genuine American single malt with the most literal hunting-themed presentation in the industry. The whiskey is NAS, aged to profile in new charred American oak, and a portion of proceeds supports DU's conservation work.
Tasting notes (retailer and reviewer consensus): nose of oak, dark fruit, cocoa, and walnut with honey and Honey-Nut cereal notes (DrinkHacker notes cedar and candied orange peel); palate of almond, honeycomb, roasted malt, and allspice with a rich, oily mouthfeel; finish of honey, vanilla, and cinnamon with a subtle smokiness lingering.
Why buy: Bottles don't get more giftable for a hunter or conservation supporter — the shotgun-shell decanter and barrel case are a display piece, and inside is a legitimately good 100% malted-barley whiskey. It's a fundraiser in a decanter: part of the price goes to wetlands. More collaborations at World Whiskey Society at Del Mesa Liquor.
FAQ — people also ask:
Q: What proof is the Shotgun Shell single malt?
A: Retailers and a published review list it at 96 proof (48% ABV) — confirm from the bottle photo, as a few retailers list 90.
Q: Is this real American single malt?
A: Yes — 100% malted barley, distilled at a single US distillery (Scissortail, Oklahoma), NAS, aged in new charred American oak.
Q: Does buying it support conservation?
A: A portion of proceeds from this Ducks Unlimited collaboration goes to wetlands and waterfowl conservation, per retailer listings. Browse more whiskey gift pieces at Del Mesa Liquor.