Balcones Texas Rye 100 Proof

At NJ Whiskylive, for me, this was the surprise hit. 100% Rye. But...Nothing like rye at all, more like a coffee / mocha liqueur. Thick and oily. For $40, a no-brainer.

I get chocolate and vanilla with some dry tobacco on the front. It’s hot on the front and back until you add some ice. Ice makes it a smooth sipper. Good stuff.

Distinctive for sure. There’s grass in the rye, but it doesn’t taste like yard clippings, rather as a compliment. Still a good amount of toasted cereal linger. Also unmistakably Balcones in its basic flavor profile journey. Worth the buy if feeling frisky.

4.5 for me. Awesome unique chocolate rye flavor bomb.

nose: sweetened butter palate: spicy and nutty finish: the best part, chocolate and peanut butter a bit of heat in this dram, not too bad though

Nose is meh, lots of ethanol (for a 100 proof). On the palate however, things get interesting. Sooo much chocolate, more than anything I’ve tried (300+ bottles in cellar). And the finish goes on for days. Very unique for a rye, be prepared. I love it, and will be buying 2-3 back ups.