Henry Deringer 8 Year Old Single Barrel American Single Malt Whiskey
USA | 750mL | 61% ABV (122 proof) | 8 Years Old | Cask Strength, Single Barrel — World Whiskey Society Henry Deringer 8 Year Old is an American single malt bottled at cask strength from a single barrel. Made from 100% malted barley and aged eight years, it is named for the Philadelphia gunsmith Henry Deringer, who designed the original Philadelphia Deringer cap-lock pocket pistol in 1825 — the pistol that made "derringer" a generic word. Bottled by the independent World Whiskey Society (CEO Alex Kogan) as part of its Western Collection, launched via official release in October 2025. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Cask strength at 122 proof, this drinks like American whiskey with a malt spine: the official release notes open with malted barley and wildflower honey, layered with dried apricot, light caramel, molasses, toffee and a whisper of tea-leaf dryness. The palate is smooth and well-rounded — honeyed malt and stone fruit unfolding into toffee, caramel, molasses and light black tea — finishing long and warm with lingering malt sweetness, soft fruit preserves and toasted grains. For whisky collectors, a single-barrel cask-strength malt with a story to tell.
Tasting notes
Nose: malted barley, wildflower honey, dried apricot, light caramel, molasses, toffee, tea-leaf dryness (WWS official PR). Palate: honeyed malt, stone fruit, toffee, caramel, molasses, light black tea. Finish: long, warm — malt sweetness, fruit preserves, toasted grains.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 61% ABV (122 proof) — cask strength, single barrel, 8 years old
- 100% malted barley American single malt — World Whiskey Society Western Collection
- Named for Henry Deringer, the 1825 Philadelphia gunsmith
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat or with a few drops of water — at 122 proof, a splash opens the honeyed malt and stone fruit.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a bourbon?
No — it is an American single malt made from 100% malted barley, bottled at cask strength.
What proof is it?
122 proof (61% ABV), bottled at cask strength from a single barrel, per the official World Whiskey Society release.
Who was Henry Deringer?
A Philadelphia gunsmith who designed the original Deringer cap-lock pocket pistol in 1825.
Is it a single barrel?
Yes — each bottle comes from one barrel, aged eight years.