Balcones Texas Blue Corn Bourbon

This is my first Distiller review. Had to leave some love for this dram because it’s one of the most unique and well-balanced bourbons I’ve had. And I think it’s been poorly represented. Bought my bottle the first week of October 2018 Color: dark almost maple syrup Amber. One of the darkest I’ve seen. Nose: Caribbean rum cake, sweet prunes, overripe fruit, allspice. One of the most unique bourbon noses to date for me. Palate: ripe dark fruit, oak, chai spice, oily, prune, tobacco, and vanilla. Extremely well balanced. Doesn’t punch you in the face with the proof. Finish: Long, complex, definitely more of the licorice and tobacco and oak spice. But all sweet with a molasses undertone. Overall... this is top shelf for me. If you love cask strength... buy it. If you love unique flavors and aren’t afraid of something a little different... get it. One of the most well balanced bourbons I’ve had. I will be picking up a 2nd bottle so I can thoroughly enjoy this dram at my leisure. Much love to Balcones for creating a unique and quality offering in the bourbon market. Hopefully it gets more recognition and wins some more awards because it’s worthy. Til then I’ll stock up ;)

I had it 5 years ago and again yesterday. Not for me and not really a bourbon in my book. Too much of a white corn alcohol flavor to me. There is some sweetness there but that white dog taste is all I focus on.

Would benefit from a mixer or more aging