Esquire magazine says Tucson whiskey is one of the country's best

Whiskey lovers, rejoice! Tucson's very own Whiskey Del Bac has been named one of the top 10 distilleries in the country right now.

While the article is clear that Kentucky still produces the best whiskey in the nation, writers still scoured the country for the best in each state and took it a step further by selecting a top 10.

Coming in at number seven is Whiskey Del Bac, founded in Tucson in 2011 and available for sale in six states.

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The article raves about the distillery's new blend, Dorado, which is made from mesquite-smoked malts.

"It is always stunning when a new micro-distillery releases a standard, under-aged, corn-based whiskey, because the Wild Turkeys and Buffalo Traces of the world have pretty damn well perfected that recipe—and they can sell it a hell of a lot cheaper," the article says. "But Whiskey Del Bac is different, truly one-of-a-kind, like drinking a bag of Barbecue Lay's."

Check out the full article here and see what other whiskeys are considered the country's best.