Dark Double OakedBlancoDarkMidnight
Deep, spiced, and structured. Aromas of cinnamon, baking spice, and toasted wood give way to layered notes of dried fig and raisin with a hint of espresso. Rested a second time on French oak, and distilled from 100% Blue Weber agave, cut with pure Rocky Mountain water.
Opens clean and earthy, with distinct mineral notes lifted by a touch of citrus zest. The finish is long and bright, with black pepper, faint agave sweetness, and a lively, tingly mouthfeel. Unaged and distilled from 100% Blue Weber agave, cut with pure Rocky Mountain water.
Delivers a balanced sweet and spice profile. Bright vanilla and candied citrus peel lead into soft caramel, lightly toasted oak, and a touch of baking spice. Rested on American oak and distilled from 100% Blue Weber agave, cut with pure Rocky Mountain water.
Bold, rich, and layered — a whiskey-lover's expression. Deep caramel and toasted oak aromas lead into dark chocolate, warm baking spices, and a hint of orange peel, with a long, warming finish. Distilled from 100% Blue Weber agave and cut with pure Rocky Mountain water.
Colorado Distilled
2025 Competitions
Agave, Jalisco Highlands
Cinnamon & Toasted Wood
Expressive cinnamon and baking spice with toasted wood.
Dried Fruit & Espresso
Dried fruits — fig, raisin — layered with espresso notes.
Medium & Lingering Spice
Medium length, slightly dry, with lingering spice.
Clean & Earthy
Clean and earthy with pronounced minerality.
Vegetal & Citrus
Subtle vegetal notes of green pepper and fresh herbs, supported by light citrus zest.
Long & Clean
Long and clean with black pepper, faint agave sweetness, and a gentle tingle.
Vanilla & Citrus Peel
Bright vanilla with candied citrus peel.
Caramel & Baking Spice
Soft caramel, light toasted oak, and gentle baking spice.
Short & Dry
Short and dry with black pepper and a clean exit.
Caramel & Toasted Oak
Deep caramel and toasted oak.
Chocolate & Baking Spice
Dark chocolate, warm baking spices (cinnamon, clove), and orange peel.
Long & Warming
Long and warming, with lingering black pepper and cocoa bitterness.
Duelers began as an attempt to build something new between two traditions — not a tequila, and not a whiskey, but a spirit disciplined by both. Every batch starts with 100% Blue Weber agave, grown in the Highlands of Jalisco by a farmer-owned producer, then cut with pure Rocky Mountain water back home in Colorado Springs.
Fermentation with a specialty yeast strain builds the line's signature soft, sweet-and-spiced palate, and clean, precise distillation cuts keep the spirit's character intact through to the barrel. For Dark Double Oaked, that spirit spends extra time resting on a second cask — French oak — adding the depth and structure that give this expression its name. That extra time on French oak specifically is what sets Double Oaked apart from the rest of the line.Blanco skips extended oak aging entirely, staying closest to the raw character of the agave itself — the clearest read on the Duelers base spirit.Dark rests on American oak just long enough to round out its bold, whiskey-forward profile without the extended finish of Dark Double Oaked.Midnight spends the longest of any expression on oak, building the deep tobacco and caramel notes that define it — and the highest proof in the Duelers line.
Duelers is the start of something truly different in the world of spirits.— Blackhat Distillery, on the Duelers line
- 100% Blue Weber AgaveSourced from a farmer-owned producer in the Highlands of Jalisco.
- Rocky Mountain WaterCut to proof with pure water sourced near the Colorado Springs distillery.
- Double-Oak FinishRested a second time on French oak.
- Unaged, By DesignRested only briefly before bottling to preserve the agave’s natural character.
- American Oak RestA single rest on American oak builds Dark’s fuller, whiskey-forward character.
- Extended Oak RestThe longest time on oak in the line, built for the boldest, highest-proof expression.
- Small, Disciplined BatchesDistilled and bottled in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Silver
Craft Distillers Spirit CompetitionSilver
San Diego Spirits Festival, 2025This expression hasn't been entered into competition yet — Blanco is the line's foundational pour, and the base every other Duelers expression builds from.
Bronze
San Diego Spirits Festival, 2025Gold — Best in Class
Craft Distillers Spirit CompetitionBronze
San Diego Spirits Festival, 2025- 2 oz Duelers Dark Double Oaked
- 1 sugar cube or 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Orange peel, expressed and dropped in
Best Enjoyed Slowly
Dark Double Oaked was built for sipping — the extended oak rest rewards a slower glass. Distillery staff recommend letting it breathe for a few minutes after pouring before the first sip.
- 2 oz Duelers Blanco
- 4 oz grapefruit soda
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- Salt rim, optional
The Purest Pour in the Line
Because Blanco skips oak aging entirely, it's best served simply — ice, citrus, and a little salt let the agave lead.
- 2 oz Duelers Dark
- 3/4 oz lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Egg white or aquafaba, optional
A Bridge for Whiskey Drinkers
Dark is built for people who reach for whiskey first — try it in place of bourbon in a favorite whiskey cocktail.
- 2 oz Duelers Midnight
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Brandied cherry, to garnish
The Boldest Pour, Slowly
At 110 proof, Midnight rewards patience — let it breathe in the glass for a few minutes before the first sip.
An Original by Phil Lear
Each Duelers label features original artwork by Colorado Springs artist Phil Lear, whose expressive realism and cinematic use of light give the line its distinctive, gallery-worthy presence on the shelf.
It's a detail that turns every Duelers bottle into something worth displaying long after it's empty, consistent with a line built to feel deliberate in every part of the experience, right down to the label. From the barrels to the tasting room, the same craftsmanship shows up throughout the Blackhat distillery in Colorado Springs.
Blackhat Distillery 
The Duelers Collection
Duelers Dark Double Oaked
50% ABV · 100 Proof Deep, spiced, and structured — cinnamon, toasted wood, dried fig, and a hint of espresso. View Product → Duelers Blanco
40% ABV · 80 Proof Clean and earthy with distinct mineral notes, lifted by a touch of citrus zest. View Product → Duelers Dark
40% ABV · 80 Proof A balanced sweet and spice profile — bright vanilla, candied citrus, and soft caramel. View Product → Duelers Midnight
55% ABV · 110 Proof Bold, rich, and layered — deep caramel, toasted oak, and dark chocolate. View Product →From the Same Distillery
Blended Bourbon Whiskey Blackhat Whiskey Smooth, approachable, and balanced — a nutty, caramel-forward bourbon built for easy sipping, from the same Colorado Springs distillery. View Product → 