Balcones Texas Single Malt

Real bold!

I hate to say it, because I’ve really heard a lot about what this distillery is doing for the Texas whiskey scene, but I (after 4 times going back over 6 months) DO NOT like this whiskey. Nose: dark DARK fruit, barrel mustiness, the slight tinge of rotting leaves that I hate about the newest expressions of Highland Park 12. Just very old and musty tasting which is not what I look for in a malt heavy whiskey. Taste: Almost exactly the same as the nose. Raisins dominate with a slight sugariness. The mid pallet and finish I just don’t like. Not going to get into any tasting notes because I can barely stomach it. Its just not my thing. Not faulting you for linking this whiskey. Sometimes people don’t understand why I like Islay peated Scotch so much and I think this whiskey is just the same. It’s a very acquired taste that I don’t think I’ll ever acquire the taste for. This is a just ones opinion, don’t let this sway your opinion by any means. Especially for all the accolades this distillery has won over the past few years.

Very interesting mix. Burnt sugar. Banana. Orange. Dried chilis and pepper. Not spicy but earthy tasting. Dry finish.

Aged wood aroma. Like grandmas attic, a barn or wood working shop. Rich thick mouth feel, with tastes of dark malt & raisins. Sweet notes at the front and slight heat on the backend. I say recommended and buy again!