January 22 – Desert Dyes – The Colors of Tucson’s Presidio
Join us on Thursday, January 22nd at 6 pm at Whiskey Del Bac for a special collaborative educational seminar with the Presidio San Agustin! This interactive lecture and cochineal demonstration will provide insight into the traditional methods to dye fabrics from an historical perspective, led by Educator and Engagement Specialist at the Presidio, Wolf Whitney-Hul. While most people don’t know it, one of the most valuable Spanish exports from their co
November 14 – Tucson Foodie Private Barrel Release Party
For the first time ever, Tucson Foodie and Whiskey Del Bac have partnered together to craft a special Mesquite smoked American single malt dram, exclusively bottled for Tucson Foodie Insider’s and our Tucson community. This cask strength whiskey boasts a nose of chocolate covered cherries, oak, and mesquite smoked vanilla and a palate dripping in mesquite BBQ, mayan chocolate and tres leches cake. Sip samples of the new release, vibe out with DJ Hans
February 07, 2026 – Tucson Symphony Orchestra at Whiskey Del Bac
Join us at Whiskey Del Bac for our first ever chamber concert performance from the Tucson Symphony Orchestra! This one hour performance by a string quartet will include one contemporary set and one classical set, showcasing the versatility of Tucson’s own local symphony orchestra. Your ticket will include one welcome cocktail (or NA mocktail) and light bites. Doors open at 6 pm. Performance begins promptly at 6:30 pm. Performers: Grace Nakano
November 13 – Armchair Anthropology : Road Signs & Walking Shoes
Road Signs and Walking Shoes: Sandals and Sandal Imagery as Part and Parcel of the Chaco Road System. For over 25 years, Dr. Benjamin A. Bellorado has conducted collaborative research with descendant communities, archaeological fieldwork, and collections-based research. As Assistant Curator of Archaeology at the Arizona State Museum, his work focuses on understanding the ways that ancient cultures interacted with the social and natural worlds and how ident
October 21st – Saloons of Tucson – Book Discussion w/ author Homer Thiel
Join us from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, October 21st at Whiskey Del Bac for a book reading and discussion of Saloons of Tucson, with author and archaeologist, Homer Thiel. Homer Thiel is a native of Traverse City, Michigan and has archaeology degrees from University of Michigan and Arizona State University. He has worked as a historical archaeologist in Tucson since 1992. In 2006 he led an excavation that uncovered the Cactus Saloon on N. Toole Avenue. During Cov
October 26th – Single Origin : The Art of Whiskey & Chocolate Pairing
Join us for Single Origin- The Art of Chocolate & Whiskey Pairing on Sunday, October 26th from 3:00-5:00 PM. We’ll be co-hosting this guided whiskey and chocolate tasting at Whiskey Del Bac with our community partners from Embers Chocolate. This seated, guided chocolate and whiskey flight will explore the nuances of pairing artisanal chocolates with our award winning American single malt whiskey. After a brief tour of the distillery, Tandy from Ember
