Bourbon may get the headlines, but American whiskey is a much bigger tent. Shop American whiskey online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — Kentucky bourbon and rye, Tennessee whiskey, craft single malts, and small-batch blends from distilleries in all fifty states, every bottle available to order online.
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One Country, Many Styles
American whiskey is defined by grain, barrel, and place. Bourbon is corn-based and aged in new charred oak. Rye whiskey swaps in rye grain for a drier, spicier pour. Tennessee whiskey adds charcoal mellowing before the barrel. And a new generation of American single malt — 100% malted barley — is putting craft distilleries from Colorado to Texas to the Pacific Northwest on the map. Legacy houses like Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve, and Michter's share these shelves with blenders and upstarts like Barrell Craft Spirits and Smoke Wagon.
Start with the style you love, then wander — this collection is where bourbon drinkers find their first great rye and rye drinkers find a single malt worth slowing down for.
Browse the full American whiskey shelf and order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA — hometown store, nationwide whiskey wall.
American Whiskey FAQs
What counts as American whiskey?
Any whiskey made in the United States under federal standards — bourbon, rye, Tennessee whiskey, corn whiskey, American single malt, and blends of straight whiskeys among them.
What is the difference between bourbon and American whiskey?
Bourbon is one type of American whiskey, with extra rules: at least 51% corn, new charred oak barrels, and made only in the U.S. All bourbon is American whiskey; not all American whiskey is bourbon.
Which American whiskey should a beginner try?
A mid-proof bourbon for sweetness, then a high-rye bourbon or straight rye to taste the contrast. Bottled-in-bond bottles are a reliable quality shortcut across every style.