Balcones Texas Single Malt

Probably closer to 1:1 on whiskey and water this time (not on purpose). Allowed some of the super muted flavor to come through like toasted bread and apple crisp. Super silky and a nice light gold color. Makes me think it'd do well in a carefully made whiskey soda.

Amazing on the nose. Smooth, but a touch of water opens it up nicely. Honey, bread, and jam on the palate with a little smokey goodness on the finish. Top notch; I see why this put them on the map.

Tastes like fall. Spicy apples

Deep amber color that clings nicely to the glass. Cinnamon and cedar on the nose. Smells big and taste big - caramel and warm spice with a bit of heat. Great!

Tasting flight. This is hotter than I prefer but still has a good roasty flavor as the heat settles.

I love a good single malt and I love a good bourbon. What excites me about this whisky is the combination that makes Balcone's special and my favorite craft distillery. The nose hit me like fall. Woody, leathery, but sweet and tinged with crushed leaves. A fresh trip to Colombia forced the fruity and spicy notes into my favorite dessert of Bananos Calados. The flavor is very long and complex. Water opens it up, but the dram is still smooth for the heat at 106 Proof. So happy to see Balcone's offerings more widely available here in Arkansas. Aroma: Wood, Fig, leather, & bananos calados (banana, cinnamon, orange, vanilla) Flavor: Charred oak, dried fruits, spiced pear, & sweet cereal malt. Aftertaste: Burnt sugar, clove, malt, & oak. Body: Heavy, & silky