Balcones Texas Single Malt

Apple pie, cinnamon, pepper. Smoky caramel finish

More of an American style single malt and because it is made in Texas, the Texas heat plays a big part in the profile. Big burst of alcohol burn and much heavier texture and flavor than you would get from a scotch. Maybe a little longer in the barrels and a slash of water will tame this wild beast.

This malt was pretty complex the more I sat with it and added a drop of water to explore. N - sweet mulled wine flavors, some cinnamon, clove, cherry T - a combo of spice and sweet licorice. Carmel and butterscotch with hints of leather and dried apples F - earthy was the first impression on the finish with some chocolate and spice. With water black paper became more present I’ve loved trying the different varieties of American single malts and for the longest time I’ve struggled to get my hands on Balcones. Very glad to add this one to the collection! It is the perfect fall time dram. It is a bit more bourbony sweet than some other American malts I’ve tried but has way more complexity than a traditional bourbon would (IMO). Much like Del Bac to the Southwest and Westland to the Northwest, Balcones is exactly what you’d expect from a Texas whisky!

Really enjoy this. Subtly sweet but not overpowering. Strong but does not linger.