Balcones Texas Bock

Malt, cherry, Camp coffee. Bit of spice on the finish. Syrupy. I’m not familiar with Shiner Bock, but it makes for a very tasty whisky.

This whiskey is clearly Balcones, and it is also clearly Shiner Bock - both of which I happen to love! The nose and palate up front is all Balcones, and then it's all Shiner Bock on the finish. Don't go into this one expecting a typical whiskey profile or you may be disappointed. But if you go into it expecting something beautifully unique and wonderful, then I think you'll be very happy with it!

Definitely Balcones in the nose and taste. Wood, malt, cinnamon and vanilla on the nose. Syrup sweetness on the palate with some red hots on the finish. Fun whiskey, but I do not enjoy this one as much as some of Balcones other whiskeys.

I am not a fan of rating whiskies on a number scale. I judge them off “was it a good buy” and then “would I buy it again”. This one is worth buying once. It is hard to say if I get a resemblance of Shiner. Not a great Balcones example but if you like Balcones this is a fun one to have something different. I think this one deserves a higher rating...if I was into that sort of thing.

Balcones is one of my favorites. The color is beautifully dark amber. The nose is cherry, some charcoal, and licorice. Taste is joyful. It is for sure Balcones. The cherry is there along with some light coffee. It has some slight burn following that holds you for a while. I love Balcones and Texas.