Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon

Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon In a small distillery squeezed under a bridge in Waco, Texas a group of guys wanted to put out a spirit that was new and exciting. After some thought and consideration they decided to make a go at it with Blue corn in their mashbill. This Bourbon is made from a four grain mash bill of roasted blue corn, Texas wheat, Texas rye, and malted barley and bottled at 46% ABV. The Blue Corn gives the spirit a different tone than most other bourbons. Let’s dive in and see what the Blue Corn Brings to the table. The nose is an amazing creamy caramel corn. As I was nosing this it took me straight to homemade caramel corn I had during fall festivals. Then honey entered the picture as the sweetness continued to bounce around my head. Just as the nose was ending peppery oak made a showing. On the Palate: The sweetness really sits on the lips as the blue corn crosses the tongue. To tell the truth this had a little funky something in it. I went to it again and then it hit me. Something I have never had as a note. Chive….. After the Chive note started to fade another note I have never experienced came to surface. Spanish Corn Salsa….. I could taste the corn, tomato, onion, and roasted pablano pepper. All of a sudden it hit me. This bourbon is truly Southwest through and through. If you are big fan Southwest favors this just might be the Bourbon you are looking for. The finish is smooth with the sweetness of the corn salsa hanging out mid tongue like a Mariachi band front and center. Then the flavors start fading away as they move on playing to the remainder of the crowd. I have to say that when I first tried this I was a bit shocked to see that the blue corn made such a difference from the sweet nose to the surprisingly different tasting notes. Give it shot and see if you get the same outcome I did. Cheers!

Good rich, grainy whiskey. Coming in hot, but good to go for both sipping and mixing.

Day 17 of #30daysofbourbon for the #30daybourbonchallenge #bhm Balcones Pot Still Bourbon 46% ABV 4 Grain, Corn. Texas Wheat & Rye, and Barley Nose is vanilla and caramel. Palate is sweet, with a grassy note, I get a little oak Finish is a little flat. Short and a hint of dark chocolate. I have been waiting to open this bottle ever since I bought it on 9/2. I had high hopes after tasting the True Blue CS last month. True Blue this is not. 😒 I will let it sit and revisit. I've learned that neck pours aren't always the best judge of a bourbon. Rating 2.8/5