Balcones Texas Blue Corn Bourbon

What a lovely dram! On a recent visit to the Balcones distillery in Waco, TX I tried this with a few other drams (see other recent reviews), and found this to live up to its reputation here in Texas. On the nose, it's a more full bodied version of their Baby Blue, with almost a smooth tea note and some leather (think leather bound books). The taste is super smooth, with sweet corn notes, black tea, and lots of oak from all that time in the barrel in the Texas heat. The finish is moderate but with minimal burn. A bit pricy due to the Angel's Share here in Texas, but a quality drop if you find it near you.

This is far and away the best Texas bourbon on the market. Nose: Rich molasses, corn, toasted sugar. Taste: Molasses, toasted marshmallow, corn, caramel. The oak is there throughout but not overpowering. Mouth feel: Rich and velvety. High oil content that makes this a luxurious experience. Finish: As big and bold as Texas itself. Great smoothness with lingering heat. Definitely the best bourbon in Texas, and a bourbon whose uniqueness gives it a spot in the upper echelons of bourbon today.