Dead Man’s Hand Barrel Strength Small Batch Whiskey
Dead Man's Hand Barrel Strength Small Batch Whiskey plays its cards uncut — 94.2 proof (47.1% ABV), 750ml, a small-batch American whiskey bottled straight from the barrel, non-chill filtered, made in California from a corn-heavy mash and finished in toasted French oak. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 47.1% (94.2 proof) — barrel strength, uncut
- Size: 750ml
- Mash bill: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% barley — grain prepared in Kentucky, distilled in California
- Finish: Aged in toasted French oak barrels; non-chill filtered
- Name: After the legendary "dead man's hand" — aces and eights — held by Wild Bill Hickok
Aces and Eights, Bottled Uncut
Dead Man's Hand is handmade start to finish — hand-dipped in wax, with a hand-silk-screened, kiln-baked bottle. The whiskey inside gets the same outlaw treatment: a corn-forward mash bill, California distillation, a toasted French oak finish, and bottling at full barrel strength with no chill filtration to strip the texture. It is bold, full-throttle whiskey for drinkers who want power and purity in one pour.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Oak, maple and vanilla with slightly spiced caramel notes — toasted oak, molasses and barrel spice at full strength. Palate: Full-bodied and fiery — charred wood, dark caramel, peppercorn, vanilla bean and a flash of dried cherry. Finish: Long and warming, with bold spice, oak tannin and lingering heat.
How to Enjoy
Neat, or with a splash of water to open the layers — it also makes a statement in a high-proof Old Fashioned or Manhattan. Pairs with smoked meats, sharp cheeses and dark chocolate. Shop more high-proof American whiskeys at Del Mesa Liquor, or see the rest of Dead Man's Hand, including the 80-proof small batch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How strong is Dead Man's Hand Barrel Strength? It is bottled at 94.2 proof (47.1% ABV) — straight from the barrel, uncut and non-chill filtered.
Where is Dead Man's Hand made? Distilled in California (Fairfield area) from grain prepared in Kentucky, and finished in toasted French oak.
What is the mash bill? A corn-heavy 75% corn, 21% rye and 4% malted barley.
Go all in on full-proof flavor — order Dead Man's Hand Barrel Strength online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.